"In the United States, taxes are a DIY affair, even though the Internal Revenue Service already knows how much money you make and how much you owe."
"Nine in 10 households take the standard deduction, making their liability easy to glean from payroll and banking data, yet Uncle Sam demands that Americans file their taxes themselves."
"The average filer spends 13 hours on their 1040, a time tax that many wealthy peer countries have reduced to a couple of minutes."
"The complexity of the tax code, with 10,000 sections and numerous carve-outs, is a significant factor in the inefficiency of the U.S. tax system."
The U.S. tax system forces individuals to handle their own tax filings, even though the IRS already possesses most of the required information. Most Americans spend an average of 13 hours preparing their taxes, while other countries have streamlined processes that allow for quick and easy filing. The average cost for tax assistance is $290 per person, which is significantly higher than the IRS's budget. The complexity of the tax code, created by politicians, contributes to this inefficient system.
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