Are there alternatives to the IRS?

Comments Simplify the system Re: Nolan Finley’s June 9 column, “Let’s get rid of the IRS”: There are better ways to fund the government. What do Americans think when the IRS contacts them? They have fear, panic or dread. That is wrong. There are much simpler ways to fund the government that would not put fear into the hearts of innocent and productive citizens. There are more practical ways to collect and more direct ways to do this without forcing each family to hire an accountant to tell you if you are breaking the law or really paying what you owe. Kelli DuBois, DearbornTransparency threatens power Washington, especially the left, would not allow taxpayers such a transparent tax system as...