Sales taxes are very regressive, perhaps a simplified tier structure. The complexity of the IRS comes from Congress, both sides

Paying rent to the government on property you paid for outright, forever.

And capital gains

Yes. But, at the same time I'd probably pass out with joy if it were to pass with the listed cuts.

Yes to all, but what comes to mind today when I read this is something I recently heard someone say, something along the lines of "beware the government that no longer needs your tax money" 😨