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Per the article, the reason is that they're lobbying to keep the existing tax code rather than simplify it. I generally agree, but I think terms like "evil" an
by ukulele 8y ago
Per the article, the reason is that they're lobbying to keep the existing tax code rather than simplify it.
I generally agree, but I think terms like "evil" and "parasite" get thrown around a bit too easily.
We're all for simpler taxes, unless it removes the deductions that we ourselves enjoy. That is probably a much larger hindrance than any lobbying, but any such nuance is ignored in these types of shock value articles.
- maerF0x0 8y agoI guess the question is does the sum of fees collected + cost of lobbying exceed the value of complexity ? In some regards the cost of complexity is a tax on the general populace to deal with the poor behavior of individuals sufficiently incentivized to discover and exploit loopholes.
- ukulele 8y agoThat's a great starting point, and one this article makes zero effort to address. Unfortunately nuance doesn't get clicks.