Alternatively, maybe this could be the excuse for the IRS to walk away from that horrible deal they made with the tax prep companies. That's why they don't just

Alternatively, maybe this could be the excuse for the IRS to walk away from that horrible deal they made with the tax prep companies. That's why they don't just automate the forms, fill them out for me, and send me the damn draft to approve or dispute. Like in other countries. It's not like I have secret income the IRS isn't aware of. And for people who do have secret income, they'll either voluntarily report it or won't.