Income tax is a key source of funds that the government uses to fund its activities and serve the public, but to what end does it really serve our needs? It is all being utilized properly? Is it absolutely necessary? This book explores issues related to eliminating the federal income tax including, the adoption of a flat tax; the adoption of a tax based on consumption; and corporate income taxes. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.