American Voices

Talking Tax Reform

April 28, 1999 | ISSUE 35•16

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

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