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To be completely fair, most Americans can fill out either the 1040A or 1040EZ, which are short (the 1040A is two pages, the 1040EZ is one page). And while they
by ubernostrum 11y ago
To be completely fair, most Americans can fill out either the 1040A or 1040EZ, which are short (the 1040A is two pages, the 1040EZ is one page). And while they don't come pre-filled, these forms are extremely simple ("look at the form your employer gave you; fill in the value from this box"-type instructions).
The complexity doesn't kick in unless you hit higher income brackets, need to declare income from a business you run, or want to itemize rather than take the standard deduction.
- matt_wulfeck 11y agoWith Health care requirements even that is becoming harder. Besides, if it's so easy why doesn't the government just do it automatically for you?
- ubernostrum 11y agoThe usual explanation cited is lobbying by tax-preparation companies to prevent moves which would cut their business. Also, on the short form there's just a box you check to say "I had health insurance all year".