>>>Before all of this happened, I advocated doing away with the IRS (peacefully, through legislation, just to qualify). My views are even stronger now.
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>OK. The Social Security Disability Benefit (DI) trust fund empties in 2016 after which disability benefits could continue at about 80% from payroll taxation, otherwise 0%. What's the new plan for these people? Federal sales tax? If so, you'll need to rewrite the Social Security legislation because it specifies payroll tax.
>In trying to redo the Social Security legislation, just imagine how you'll get on in Congress, Senate and everywhere where politicians are taught to try to thwart the other fellow on principle or where they see an opportunity to push a barrow of their own. Still feeling confident?
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>Of course this is just the tip of the iceberg which is a shame, because few taxpayers are enamored of the IRS!

I'm aware that many laws will need to change. I also agree it's nearly impossible in today's political climate.