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“The Internal Revenue code has ballooned to a 5,600-page, 4 million-word complicated mess that is seven times as long as the Bible with none of the good news.” quote by Leonard Lance
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“The Internal Revenue code has ballooned to a 5,600-page, 4 million-word complicated mess that is seven times as long as the Bible with none of the good news.”

Leonard Lance

About This Quote

The tax code is excessively long and complex, far surpassing even religious texts in size without offering positive guidance.

In simple terms: Tax code is huge and confusing.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for tax simplification.

Themes

politics law complexity

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political informational

When to use this quote

  • legislative debate
  • tax preparation
  • public policy analysis

Key Concepts

bureaucracy tax policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does complexity affect taxpayers?
  • What reforms could simplify it?
A Different Perspective

Reform is politically difficult.

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