Wow, only an idiot would make an assumption and then call someone an idiot based on that assumption.
Under every flat scheme proposed so far, the 1% pay less, hence the push.
Research first, insult second.
You are absolutely incorrect. Flat wrong.
Let me work the numbers for you...
Let's say the standard deduction was set at 65K... (just for the sake of the example).
Those who make less than 65K simply do not pay taxes.
Those who make more pay only on the money above 60K...
So, let's do the figures. For this example we'll set the tax rate at 20%...
I can use the figures from above but most of it would be nonsense, so I'll work it this way.
$0 to $65K will pay no tax.
$70K pays the flat tax on $5,000 So they pay $1000 or 1.5% of their total income.
$100K pays the flat tax on $35K so they would pay $7000 or 7% of their total income.
$150K pays the flat tax on $85K so they would pay $17,000 or 11.3% of their total income.
Notice how the bill and the percentage of their income increases with each step?
The reality is a flat tax with a standard deduction would ensure a progressive tax system that was much simpler, and allowed for less shenanigans.
You simply set the rate where it is needed, and set the standard deduction where it is needed and blammo... A relatively fair and easy tax system that doesn't take 70,000 pages of Sanskrit...