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To: flashforward2009 who wrote (311638)	10/1/2025 2:24:13 AM
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I asked copilot. what options does the US have to pay off its massive debt The U.S. has several strategies—some conventional, others more controversial—for tackling its massive national debt, which surpassed $34.7 trillion in mid-2024. Here's a breakdown of the most discussed options: ?? Revenue-Increasing Measures Raise Income Taxes: Increasing rates for individuals and corporations, especially high earners. Implement a Value-Added Tax (VAT): A consumption tax used widely in other countries could generate substantial revenue. Expand Payroll Taxes: Raising Social Security taxes or broadening the taxable income base. Introduce “Sin” or Carbon Taxes: Taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and emissions could both raise revenue and influence behavior. ?? Spending Reductions Cut Discretionary Spending: Reducing budgets for defense, education, and other federal programs. Reform Entitlements: Adjusting Social Security and Medicare, such as raising the retirement age. ?? Economic Growth Strategies Boost Immigration: Encouraging legal immigration to expand the labor force, entrepreneurship, and tax base. Stimulate Innovation and Investment: Policies that encourage business growth and productivity can increase GDP, making debt more manageable. ?? Structural Reforms National Sales Tax: Similar to VAT, but applied at the point of sale—controversial but potentially effective. Limit Tax Deductions: Reducing loopholes and preferences to broaden the tax base. ?? Unorthodox Ideas Inflationary Policies: Allowing moderate inflation can reduce the real value of debt—but risks economic instability. Debt Monetization: The Federal Reserve could buy more government debt, though this risks inflation and loss of confidence.