Bible Quote by Leonard Lance
“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.”
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.
Advocate for tax simplification.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative debate
- tax preparation
- public policy analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does complexity affect taxpayers?
- What reforms could simplify it?
Reform is politically difficult.