A Closer Look at the Size of the U.S. Tax Code And What It Costs Americans Begets the Question: Why?

A Closer Look at the Size of the U.S. Tax Code And What It Costs Americans Begets the Question: Why?:
"As of right now, the federal tax code runs more than 70,000 pages.
And that is just the federal code. 
Each state and many local areas have their own codes and requirements as well. 
It takes precious time and money to understand and then comply with these regulations.
Take a look at how these have changed over the years:"