IIRC, the vast majority of americans use 1040 and 1040EZ. Both of these can be automated. Norway just asks upfront. Yes, I have to try to predict what I'm goin

IIRC, the vast majority of americans use 1040 and 1040EZ. Both of these can be automated. Norway just asks upfront. Yes, I have to try to predict what I'm going to make that year, but yes, I can update it if I change jobs. Marriage, children, etc all gets factored in. If I don't change things, I think it stays the same. The vast majority of folks don't have to self-assess like Americans do, and thinking that we need to do it more seems to be more leaning towards an attitude of Exceptionalism - which seems to be just as much an excuse as it is something folks have pride in.