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That's what they do anyway if you don't file. Yeah, mandating filing is increasingly becoming a control mechanism as filing's only purpose.
by jksmith 4y ago
That's what they do anyway if you don't file. Yeah, mandating filing is increasingly becoming a control mechanism as filing's only purpose.
- stetrain 4y agoIf you mean control by corporations who make money on the current process then yes. https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-turbotax-20-year-fight-to-stop-americans-from-filing-their-taxes-for-free/ https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-turbotax-20-year-f... https://www.nbcnews.com/news/ncna736386 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/ncna736386
- jksmith 4y agoGranted, yes. But as more digital capabilities creep into the financial system, what if gov knows what you owe (and kills turbotax market) but still mandates you file a return?
- stetrain 4y agoWhy would they do so? Simply stating what you owe and demanding you pay it seems plenty controlling.