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Delve into the Fairtax debate with this insightful analysis, directly addressing common misconceptions and rebuttals from Fairtax critics. Authored or championed by Neal Boortz, this piece aims to present the undeniable truth behind the proposed tax reform and clarify its impact as a consumption tax model, providing clear answers to persistent objections.

Value Added Tax (VAT) is an indirect consumption tax levied on goods and services, ultimately borne by the final consumer. It is applied at each stage of the supply chain where value is added, with businesses typically able to reclaim the VAT paid on their inputs, making it a crucial component of tax systems in many countries worldwide, particularly within the European Union.