> They could send you a bill and ask you to fix it, but many people wouldn't know where to look to find mistakes.
The overwhelming majority of people do not have complicated taxes. That is the exception and as others have pointed out, they could hire an accountant just like they do today.
Having the IRS mail out your bill would eliminate the need for most people to purchase accounting software each year, which is exactly what Intuit doesn't want.
The overwhelming majority of people do not have complicated taxes. That is the exception and as others have pointed out, they could hire an accountant just like they do today.
Having the IRS mail out your bill would eliminate the need for most people to purchase accounting software each year, which is exactly what Intuit doesn't want.