Because the government cannot afford the resources to untangle it all, and the rich can afford the lawyers to exploit all the loopholes, and cover the tracks af

Because the government cannot afford the resources to untangle it all, and the rich can afford the lawyers to exploit all the loopholes, and cover the tracks after little white-collar crime "indiscretions". Who funds the lawmakers who make the tax laws? Ah... Myself - I pay my 28%. No loopholes.