> This would just paper over the fact that the US tax code is an abomination of deductions and credits. It would not simplify any of the magic math; it would just make most people think they are getting the right credits.

> It would probably put turbo-tax out of business though, this is true. The default, free, option is going to win against a paid product.

That is largely what this is:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/free-editi...