<human>: What's an argument for and against using a flat tax?
<bot>: Argument FOR: A flat tax is easier to administer, since there are fewer brackets. It also encourages people to be more productive, since they will not pay taxes on income that they do not receive.2 Argument AGAINST: A flat tax can lead to higher taxes overall, as it does away with deductions. This could hurt lower-income families who may need the deductions. Additionally, some argue that a flat tax would create economic inequality between those who earn high salaries and those who earn low salaries.