> Both of these things suck, but if I just got a bill from the IRS I'm just going to think "maybe I could've done better" I don't think anyone is advocating fo

> Both of these things suck, but if I just got a bill from the IRS I'm just going to think "maybe I could've done better" I don't think anyone is advocating for removing the option to file taxes manually. Just let the IRS send a bill by default, and give you the option to file your taxes yourself if there's something wrong or you think you can do better.