Comments on: Tax Preparation

By: emdfl

emdfl — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:54:57 +0000

I’d just be happy if they PAID their own taxes…

By: Heartless Libertarian

Heartless Libertarian — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:55:15 +0000

You should also clarify to make it clear that “do their own taxes” means using pencil and paper forms, and, at most, a basic calculator.

No TurboTax or other such software allowed.

By: ATLien

ATLien — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:27:46 +0000

The only reality show i would watch.

By: tgirsch

tgirsch — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:03:13 +0000

I’ve been mulling over a simplified tax code (one which has elements that would likely surprise some of my detractors). I really need to get a post up on that.

By: Rabbit

Rabbit — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:01:57 +0000

Oh, and Ron’s made an excellent point. Repeal the 16th, and either go to Dick Armey’s ‘postcard 10% form’ or the Fairtax.

Regards,
Rabbit.

By: Rabbit

Rabbit — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:00:14 +0000

I’d suggest they wear a shock collar which is activated any time they need to ask a question, refer back to ‘other IRS documents’, or ‘ask an expert’.

I’d recommend something in the 3 amp range, not one of those silly ‘bark collars’.

I agree on the public performance art idea, too. Let’s put them in the middle of their local large domed sports stadium and have this on live cable feed as well as up on the Jumbotron, with all their numbers posted to a display as well as the local newspaper.

Afterwards, we can introduce them to Dr. Tar and Mr. Feathers.

Me, bitter? I use a tax attorney/accountant to do mine. Keeps me from being interro…oops- audited.

Regards,
Rabbit.

By: Eseell

Eseell — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:22:48 +0000

The tax code would get simpler for congressmen. Who knows if it would get simpler for us.

By: Ron W

Ron W — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:05:36 +0000

Addendum! Especially add to the above ALL judges!

By: Ron W

Ron W — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:04:33 +0000

“I think Congressmonkies should be required, by law, to do their own tax returns. And the process should be videotaped.”

Yes! And add to that the President and his appointees.

With such a requirement, then maybe they would get on board with repealing the 16th Amendment and abolishing the IRS.

They should also all be required to read and write out in their own LEGIBLE handwriting a copy of the Constitution and Bill of Rights so we will know that they’ve read their job description at least once!

By: Mikee

Mikee — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:11:02 +0000

I think they should all have to do them in front of a live audience with their paperwork projected onto a large screen. And they should have to detail every source of donations to their office or campaign or PAC at the same time. And their relatives should all have to show where they get their money from, too (see Tom Daschle and spouse for an example of how legalized corruption works). The goal would not be to get a simplified tax return, but to demonstrate the profitable interests in which our legislators participate. Then get the tar, feathers, and the rail for them to ride out of town upon.

Alternately, we could insist none of them earn more than, say, 500,000 a year filing jointly. Seems fair to those handling private money, why not for those handling public money?