The way to fail Arizona taxpayers: A return-free filing system Amidst the Covid pandemic, Arizonans and all Americans may face the most complicated tax season in history. However, instead of encouraging taxpayers to rely on accountants or tax experts to ensure they are getting all the tax credits and benefits they are entitled, some members of Congress are proposing a return-free filing (RFF) system. The truth is an RFF system would be disastrous. It would bury the IRS in paperwork and eliminate the role of taxpayers, accountants, and other private entities from the tax filing process. This would allow the IRS total jurisdiction over each American’s taxes. Given the IRS’ less-than-stellar performance regarding the disbursement of stimulus checks and PPP loans, how do we expect the IRS to operate effectively with this far greater level of responsibility?