A consumption tax also gives the working poor tremendous levers to better their circumstances. They aren't taxed on necessities for food and folks who make unde

A consumption tax also gives the working poor tremendous levers to better their circumstances. They aren't taxed on necessities for food and folks who make under a specified amount don't pay the tax at all. Most of the potential issues you pointed out impact any taxation system (i.e. carve outs for the wealthy) because they're political/power problems.