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This is good news, right? I'm kind of amazed that good news is happening and that the lobbying forces (eventually) got defeated in this case.
by tunesmith 7y ago
This is good news, right? I'm kind of amazed that good news is happening and that the lobbying forces (eventually) got defeated in this case.
- zymhan 7y agoVery much so, if you're opposed to H&R Block and Intuit's stranglehold on tax filing.
- zozbot234 7y agoThe IRS is perhaps the one government agency that just does not fuck around. It's always sensible to make sure that filing for taxes is as smooth as possible, at least for those who wish to abide by the rules. Follow the money.
- perfectstorm 7y agounless you're extremely rich[1] or you're a Scientologist. 1 - https://www.propublica.org/article/irs-sorry-but-its-just-easier-and-cheaper-to-audit-the-poor https://www.propublica.org/article/irs-sorry-but-its-just-ea... 2 - https://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/09/us/scientology-s-puzzling-journey-from-tax-rebel-to-tax-exempt.html https://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/09/us/scientology-s-puzzling...
- Ericson2314 7y agoMany agencies are well-intentioned but wear congressional straight jackets. It's not all Anjit Pai land.
- taurath 7y agoAny further examples of regulators not captured by industry in 2019?