NFIB vs. NSBA - Which is Stronger on FairTax?
From the mailbag, a reader wrote in regarding small business associations...
The NFIB has taken no real position on overhaul of the tax system. In their page on “Tax Gap and Tax Simplification”, they have deferred to a shell organization called “The Coalition for Fairness in Tax Compliance”. This “coalition” is doing nothing I can see to serve as a voice for tax reform - either the fair tax, the flax tax or any other major reform. I wrote to NFIB 2 months ago to determine their position on tax reform before signing up as a member - I have not received a response. Here’s their link.
The NSBA has adopted the FairTax as a priority issue and stands ready to address this within Washington D.C. I see their approach as uncommon, but very admirable. One of the lobbyists key functions has to continuously navigate Washington to seek “improvements” to the tax code for the folks who fund their existence. NBSA appears to be ready to break that cycle. Here is their link.
As small business owners or folks with family who run small business, I believe we really need to rally behind one of these groups to press that it’s a priority for us as well and that NOW is the time. In considering which to join, I am now a strong advocate of NSBA and feel they are the best vehicle based on what I’ve read. NFIB has not taken a position and I’m sure they’ve received plenty of cajoling. Would like to know your observations as well.
