Why Do We HATE Paying Taxes?

The video explores the cultural aversion to taxes in the US, highlighting historical defiance and the psychological concept of loss aversion. It discusses the complexity of the US tax code, the tax gap, and the role of tax expenditures. The video compares the US system with simpler international models and suggests that simplifying the filing process and closing loopholes could improve public perception. Despite low tax rates, Americans feel angst due to perceived unfairness, yet they maintain high compliance rates, viewing tax payment as a civic duty.

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