While a must admit as a SciFi fanboy and an Uber Geek I love the idea of being buried in space, I don't think that a tax break for doing so in in the best interest of Virginia or anybody really. In a honesty I believe that all tax breaks are unfair. I think that on of the biggest problem with the American economy is the convoluted tax system but, I have a SOLUTION.
Here goes let me know what you think! Flush the entire tax code down the toilette, then implement on tax rate for everyone. 10% income tax on all income earned over $45,000. So, if you earn $60,000 your tax liability is $1500. this applies to every one married, single and corporation. so a 10 billion dollar business will pay $999,995,500 in taxes. no exception. period. This would replace FICA, medicare/medicaid all other federal taxes period.
How did I come up with 10% you ask. Well if you have ever attended a church you will know that in most christian sects you are expected to tithe 10% to the church. I figure that if "god" can get by on 10% so should uncle Sam!! why set the cutoff for paying taxes at $45000? Well again it is kinda arbitrary. for a family (two wage earners and any number of children) that would allow for up to $90000 tax free. and save for a few places like NYC, and LA you should be able to live on that a year just fine. if you do live some place with outrageous cost of living Move!
OK flame on and tell me how stupid you think I am but please give a good wel thought out reason.