It is possible to have a progressive tax that is also simplified. The tax forms I fill out here are one page. There are very few things that can be deducted from your taxes (mostly to do with dependants -- infirm spouses and parents, children, etc.).
The tax rate goes up as you earn more. I currently pay 14% with the ceiling being 20% for someone who is making more than $320,000/year.
The rest of it is extremely simplified.
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