EDIT: A lot of you are reading into the tweet while still somehow agreeing with the overall message. No one is saying we should eliminate music programs or that we should teach toddlers about healthcare plans. The tweet is making this thing called a --checks notes-- joke, that also conveys the message that schools could teach more practical skills that young adults will need going forward.

  • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet@lemmy.world
    94·
    10 months ago

    I’m not defending our tax system, I’m saying that with a remedial education you can figure out how to file your taxes. I agree that our system is overly complex to benefit the wealthy. It would be great if they just told us what we owe and we confirm it. But given the system we have, you can figure out how to file your taxes. It’s not that difficult for an average person, in an average situation.

      • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet@lemmy.world
        41·
        10 months ago

        Pretty confident, because there are instructions for everything, and there are free web based filing systems that will ask you those questions, and put the values in the correct spots. Free Tax Act is one such application. But what you described is far from an average person, filing an average claim. Many of those circumstances are unique.

          • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet@lemmy.world
            4·
            10 months ago

            Oop! Free Tax USA is the one I was thinking of too.

            Just want to sneak in I admire your faith in people’s ability, whether I agree with it or not.

            Hehe. Thanks (I think). I have been accused of over-estimating people’s competence on more than one occasion, so I concede that it’s entirely possible that I’m wrong about this subject.