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Treasure in a VAT?

A value-added tax seems a likely solution to the swelling U.S. deficit, and it would mean a lot of work for businesses.

By Dave Lindorff | Updated on June 01, 2010

With the U.S. federal deficit mounting and budget demands soaring to fund wars, healthcare, education and retirement benefits, there’s growing pressure to find new sources of government revenue. One that’s perennially raised is the value-added tax or VAT–a tax levied on goods at every stage of production.

With the economy on the skids, it’s unlikely we’ll see a U.S. VAT anytime soon. But given that almost every other country has one (not having one puts the U.S. in the company of Greenland and Middle Eastern countries), a U.S. VAT seems likely someday. If so, what would it mean for businesses?

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