[geodel]

Well this is indeed stupid.

> if you just got charged the right amount in the first place?

right amount is loaded phrase. There is big range and disagreement over what is right amount.

> And then isn't the role of society ... to simplify the tax code?

It is about as intelligent as saying isn't it role of society that ensure we all live peacefully, then we don't need armies, defense budgets and so on.