I think the issues that you mention were overly conflated. People do not need to get "involved" into legislating beyond voting for someone representing them -

I think the issues that you mention were overly conflated. People do not need to get "involved" into legislating beyond voting for someone representing them - and choosing the person they believe will do so. People do most certainly are clear what their obligations end up being when they submit their tax return. The question is only whether the process should be easier or is it better if it is tedious and ineffective. The question of whether Intuit also profits along the way is almost marginal here. As much as I wish the world was logical, I came to believe it isn't - it is always full of unintended consequences.