Michele Bachmann was a tax professional.

I saw two interesting Bachmann-related tax stories that prompt me to remind you that Rep. Michele Bachmann was a tax professional.  So she knows everything about taxes.

For example, she knows that taxes have gone up on average families--

The Des Moines Register reports that Bachmann, speaking at a campaign appearance in Ottumwa, said “The average amount of taxes that the average family (paid) was 5 percent overall,” in 1950, as way of saying that the tax burden in America has gone through the roof.

Except for it not being true.

She also wants you all to know that she too has worked on a "flat tax" plan.  It just wouldn't be flat. 
I like how she's still keeping this race interesting.  I think that's the word.