How Trump Could Upend Taxation in America
Published On Sep 22, 2024, 5:00 AM
Former President Donald Trump has proposed a radical overhaul of the U.S. tax system, suggesting the replacement of income taxes with tariffs on foreign goods. He has floated ideas such as eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security benefits while restoring deductions for state and local taxes. These proposals, if enacted, could shift the U.S. closer to a consumption-based tax system, similar to that of many advanced economies.