Talking Tax Reform

Tax season was recently upon us once again, and with it came widespread calls for reform, including simpler forms and a more streamlined filing process. What do you think about making tax-filing less complicated?


“With e-filing, the government’s seizure of nearly half my assets was quicker and easier than ever this year.”

Caroline Reece • Waitress

“I agree that there is a major need for Rax reform. They routinely fail to maintain a well-stocked salad bar, and the waitstaff is quite rude.”

Ed Howard • Systems Analyst

“Technically, I work for the U.S., but as an Indonesian shoe-factory worker, I’m lucky enough not to have to pay taxes.”

Ubit Batangpang • Shoe-Factory Worker

“Taxes?”

Gordon Biasucci • Custodian

“For all the taxes I pay, I should at least be allowed to use the roads. What? Really? Hot damn!”

Nelson Childs • Chiropractor

“I pay almost 40 percent of my total income in taxes, but at least it pays for a top-notch educational system, responsible community policing and comprehensive health care. Of course, I’m Canadian.”

Liz Dryden • Teacher