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What are the pros and cons of a flat tax?
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Pros:
1.  A flat tax would simplify taxes for individuals, businesses, and government agencies by having everyone pay the same rate.
2.  Flat taxes are often seen as more equitable than progressive income taxes because they treat people with similar incomes in the same way.
3.  Because it is easier to calculate, a flat tax can be used to reduce the amount of paperwork needed to file taxes.
4.  A flat tax may also encourage economic growth since people will have an incentive to work harder if they know that their earnings will not be taxed differently.