>Although a value-added tax (VAT) taxes goods and services at every stage of production and sale, the net economic burden is like that of a retail sales tax

1. all goods and services taxation is regressive.

2. VAT is better than alternative goods and services taxation methods.

Argument for removing goods and services taxation is one thing.

Argument for compensating good and services taxation to the poorest (as is common) is another.

None of these are arguments against VAT itself. VAT is harder to avoid and brings more money and allows lower tax rate all things considered.

In the source you provided look up the:

>Why is the VAT administratively superior to a retail sales tax?

What if you waive it on food, school supplies, public transport &c...