'Simplifying' the tax code is a priority mainly for people who make enough money to want to avoid paying taxes, and who make their money by means unorthodox enough to make avoiding taxes possible and desirable.
This quote highlights the potential hypocrisy in political efforts to 'simplify' the tax code. Often, such initiatives may cater to the interests of the wealthy, who benefit from loopholes and complex structures that allow them to minimize taxes. Instead of addressing tax fairness universally, these efforts can serve those who have the resources and ingenuity to exploit the current system. The critique underscores the importance of scrutinizing whose interests are prioritized when discussing tax reform, reminding us that simplicity should not come at the expense of equity and transparency for all income groups.
