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“Tens of billions ... are going into the pockets of tens of thousands of tax preparers who ... love complexity as much as the rest of us hate it”

Quote by Nicholas von Hoffman

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Nicholas von Hoffman

Nicholas von Hoffman, born on October 16, 1929, is an accomplished journalist from the United States. His career has spanned various fields, including politics, culture, and art criticism. more

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