WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) released the following statement today in recognition of “Tax Day”, encouraging Congress to re-write the tax code:

“Americans are fed up with the current tax system and rightfully so. There’s no good reason why Americans should spend untold hours and billions of dollars in expenses annually to file their taxes. Our tax system is broken and in desperate need of reform. As Kansans and taxpayers across the country rush to finish their tax returns, we are all reminded of how complicated and burdensome our federal income tax system has become. All options for reform need to be on the table for consideration. I am committed to making sure we have a commonsense tax code in place that is fair to everyone.”

Senator Roberts is a member of the Senate Finance Committee and has long supported tax relief on individuals and small businesses.

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