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How is “keep tax codes complex” not equivalent to “prevent the IRS from making it simpler”? Besides that, you’re definitely wrong. They do lobby to keep it com
by sockaddr 4y ago
How is “keep tax codes complex” not equivalent to “prevent the IRS from making it simpler”?
Besides that, you’re definitely wrong. They do lobby to keep it complicated and actively try to confuse customers into thinking they need to pay more for no legitimate reason at all.
Intuit causes great harm and so does anyone that works for them.
- 8note 4y agoThe tax code is the underlying ruleset. The UX can be easy or hard, to input data that meets said ruleset. Even with a complex tax code, you could still fill in three values and get your correct result
- quietbritishjim 4y agoIf keeping tax codes complex was the same concept as keeping the process of electronic filing complex, what would be the point anyone buying Intuit software to do it? By your logic, it would still be just as complex anyway.
- rolenthedeep 4y agoIntuit provides a layer on top of the e-file process. Their software does the complex actions and presents you with a relatively simple interface. This is generally how a lot of software works: a simple interface in front of a complex process
- quietbritishjim 4y agoRight, it's possible for the tax code to be complex but still present a simple user interface. That means that it would, hypothetically, be possible for the e-file process to include a simple user interface (using, as you say... software). If you chase up the comment chain you replied to, you're really agreeing with me using a tone of disagreement. sockaddr says that filing has to be complex because tax codes are complex. We both disagree with that.