There is no equity in our current tax system. If everyone paid 10% of their income, regardless of how much or little they earned, the deficit would be quickly eliminatied. Do away with the refunds, deductions and allowances. There will be no need to worry about making too much money that will put one into a higher tax bracket, because it will never go above or below 10%. Corporations won't have to maintain huge legal, accounting or Public Relations departments to justify their profits.