Beginning with the first tenent of the tax code, that is, it be progressive (euphanism for tax some one else), the tax code has been used to promote business and social policies. It should have been used solely to raise money for the needs of the government.
Everyone has their hands in the “tax code” from the realtors who do not want the home mortgage interest deduction removed to the low paid workers where the tax code is used as a wage subsidy.
I agree completely - all the more reason to start all over.