To be fair, that includes the code, regulations, and IRS rulings. Most of that information would never be read by individuals filing their taxes, because it isn't needed.

I didn't know anything about the tax code before taking a Federal Income Tax course in law school. In it I realized that the tax code is actually a very simple thing. The hype about how complicated it is is a little overblown.

Most people would need to fill out a ezform and be done with their taxes in an hour.

Now, partnership and corporations have a more difficult time with their taxes and probably do need a lawyer or accountant who understands the regulations and IRS rulings.
 

I am sure that for the most part the tax code is not important for most people. Even with a regular 1040 tax form I am able to do my taxes in an evening.

My point, and that of others, is that each of the pages, regardless of how many there are, represent various exemptions and loopholes that are extremely narrowly targeted.

Here is the code online... it isn't 50,000 pages but it is long.
 

Interesting graph! After reading the comments to your post, I tried graphing a different measure of tax complexity--the amount of time needed to fill out your tax forms. Not as dramatic as your graph, but it still shows increasing complexity. You can see it here: http://aconstrainedvision.blogspot.com/2004/11/measuring-tax-complexity.html
 

We world of warcraft power leveling always archlord power leveling and flyff power levelingand flyff gold orflyff gold link 2moons gold or2moons dilwow knight online power leveling
 

My point, and that of others, is that each of the pages, regardless of how many there are, represent various exemptions and loopholes that are extremely narrowly targeted.