I read somewhere that the convolution of tax returns system is intentional as the right thinks that the federal government should collect as little tax as possi

I read somewhere that the convolution of tax returns system is intentional as the right thinks that the federal government should collect as little tax as possible. Making people suffer to file their taxes aims to reduce the federals from levying more taxes without popular opposition. Providing a free, digital service to collect taxes would then be considered a real threat.