Exactly what https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32301945-a-fine-mess https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32301945-a-fine-mess argues. Note that it's not a US-o

Exactly what https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32301945-a-fine-mess https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32301945-a-fine-mess argues. Note that it's not a US-only issue, France has exactly the same problem (too many obscure rules granting exemptions). Simplification results in a more just system, and it is entirely possible to lower tax while increasing tax revenue for the state (I think Sweden did this, can't find citation ATM).