Episode 15 • • 20:50 - 23:31
15: Hot Horse Meat and Hidden Salami
Tax Code Complexity, CPA Certification, and Consumption Tax
The complexity of the US tax code is contrasted with the brevity of the Constitution, noting that simplification efforts often result in more complicated laws. One host recounts taking courses to become certified for tax preparation years ago but admits the current system is too dense for non-experts. A consumption tax is proposed as a superior alternative that would encourage savings.