I've heard that too. And the idea is disgusting to me. I assume those who genuinely espouse this idea are those who are rich enough to have an accountant do all their taxes for them.
Is it really necessary to "encourage" me to dislike taxes? Is not the money leaving my pocket sufficient?
I've also heard Republicans claiming that IRS-provided tax bills/refunds is equivalent to a tax. I guess the implication is that the government is going to intentionally charge you more.
Having to use TurboTax or someting like it is equivalent to a tax, but it's paid to a corporation instead of the government. If I had to choose between my money going to the government and Intuit, I'd choose the government.
Is it really necessary to "encourage" me to dislike taxes? Is not the money leaving my pocket sufficient?
I've also heard Republicans claiming that IRS-provided tax bills/refunds is equivalent to a tax. I guess the implication is that the government is going to intentionally charge you more.
Having to use TurboTax or someting like it is equivalent to a tax, but it's paid to a corporation instead of the government. If I had to choose between my money going to the government and Intuit, I'd choose the government.