I think the impact is near zero but not zero. For example, it might mean someone has to work a year longer before accumulating wealth and retiring. The benefit

I think the impact is near zero but not zero. For example, it might mean someone has to work a year longer before accumulating wealth and retiring. The benefit far outweighs the cost, but the cost is still there. Taxes are inherently a restriction on what one can do with their money. That said, without them we wouldn’t have roads, police, healthcare, social security, etc…which does add freedom to many peoples lives. I think another comment said it best, laws can increase overall freedom in a society, but they do still restrict individuals.