Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Our tax system is broke

An article published in the New York Times today, I.R.S. Watchdog Calls for Tax Code Overhaul, states that the tax code must redone.  It is true, the tax code is so complicated that it is impossible for the average person to know what to do.  As a matter of fact, the Wall Street Journal, 'Temporary' Tax Code Puts Nation in a Lasting Bind, shows us that many of tax codes are just a band aid that are renewed each year.
It is easy to see that something must be done to revise our tax code.  The answer is not a simple one, but it is an interesting discussion.  As Catholics, we are obligated to pay our taxes.  The Catechism of the Catholic Church in Paragraph 2240 states:

Welcome the 112th Congress

I know it has been a while since positing anything here, but have I have had a busy Christmas and New Year's.  I have moved back home and in the process of trying to find a job.  I left my old job because I am ready to pursue other things in my life.  At a time like this, some people might think it is crazy to leave a job; however, I did not want to continue at the pace of my former job.  Additionally, I want to spend more time with those who I love.