The US Federal Government spent $7.1 trillion in FY2025 while collecting only $5.3 trillion in revenue — a deficit of $1.78 trillion added to a national debt that now exceeds $39 trillion. Interest payments alone consumed $962 billion, or 14% of all spending. This is unsustainable. For the full 10-year implementation roadmap with year-by-year pro-forma financials, see The 10-Year Plan on the homepage.
Budget Allocation: 10% National Sales Tax
Under this plan, the single 10% National Sales Tax would generate approximately $1.8 trillion annually (based on ~$18T taxable consumer spending). That revenue would be allocated as follows:
| Allocation | Rate | Est. Annual $ | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense & Related | 4% | ~$720B | As directed by the Constitution |
| Social Program Payback | 3% | ~$540B | Repay net obligations to SS, Medicare, Medicaid contributors |
| National Debt | 2% | ~$360B | Pay down existing national debt |
| All Other / Non-Defense | 1% | ~$180B | All remaining federal functions |
| Total | 10% | ~$1,800B |
The buyout is paid at $6.75T/year over 4 years into individual IRAs and HSAs. Debt peaks at ~$61T in Year 4 before surpluses take over. Once social program obligations are fully repaid, all surplus revenue is redirected to national debt payoff. Once all debts are paid off, we reduce the National Sales Tax from 10% to 5%.
National Debt Payoff Timeline
Under this plan, 2% of revenue (~$360B/year) is dedicated to national debt repayment during Phase 1 (Years 1–5). After social program payback is complete, the freed-up 3% is redirected to debt repayment, increasing it to 5% (~$900B/year) in Phase 2. The interactive chart below projects payoff timelines at different annual repayment levels.
Social Programs Reform — The $27T Buyout
The money contributed by individuals and employers into Social Security and Medicare has already been spent. Since 1937, Social Security collected ~$25T in payroll taxes plus ~$4T in interest = ~$29T total. Medicare HI collected ~$6T. After subtracting ~$8T already returned to retirees, the gross entitlement obligation is approximately $27 trillion. This plan buys out that entire obligation over 4 years at $6.75T/year, financed through operating surpluses, $4T in federal asset liquidations, and temporary borrowing at a refinanced 1% interest rate.
How to Sunset Social Security
- Provide 18 months notice
- End employment of all SSA workers; end employee/employer contributions
- For those currently collecting: determine total contributions vs. payments made, fund an IRA with the Net Balance
- For those not yet receiving: fund IRA starting with those closest to retirement
- Create a Personal Social Security Ledger (Lifetime Contribution Audit) for every worker
How to Sunset Medicare
- Provide 18 months notice
- End all administration employment and contributions
- Fund a Health Savings Account (HSA) with each individual's Net Balance
How to Sunset Medicaid & Federal Unemployment
Provide 18 month notice and end in entirety.