Very broadly, it seems like tax policy fails to cope (pleasantly) with anything other than totally standard earnings. If you earn a steady wage, or simple capi

Very broadly, it seems like tax policy fails to cope (pleasantly) with anything other than totally standard earnings. If you earn a steady wage, or simple capital gains, things go fine. Anyone dealing in options, variable hours, contract work, or anything else unconventional faces totally irrational outcomes unless they're exceedingly careful.