Able Quote by Kristi Noem
“We need to simplify our tax code. We need to make sure that it's not too cumbersome for people to be able to comply with. And that they don't end up spending more money trying to file their taxes than they do actually paying in.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Tax Reform Address, 2023
A simpler tax system should minimize burdens so compliance costs don’t exceed the tax itself.
In simple terms: Tax code should be easy enough that filing costs less than taxes paid.
Key Takeaway
Simplify taxes to reduce compliance costs.
Themes
tax policy
efficiency
fairness
Mood
pragmatic
concerned
Type
policy
advice
When to use this quote
- businesses
- individual taxpayers
- government agencies
Key Concepts
regulatory simplification
public finance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can simplicity balance fairness?
- What trade‑offs exist in tax simplification?
A Different Perspective
Complexity may be necessary for equity or revenue goals.
