But for years, our tax code has actually given billions of dollars in tax breaks that encourage companies to create jobs and profits in other countries.

WHITEHOUSE: The President��s Vision for the Economy

George Bush has consistently skewed our tax code to the wealthy.

CNN: Part 1 of CNN Democratic presidential debate

We can only hope that the new Treasury Secretary has learned a lesson in accountability, and that he has a new appreciation for the complications of our insane tax code.

WSJ: Tim Geithner's Tax Code

Our own Steve Forbes has argued that one way to clean up the tax code and expose hidden taxes is through the adoption of a federal "flat" tax, a single rate for individuals and business that would eliminate most of the deductions and exemptions now in place.

FORBES: Magazine Article

Paul Volcker's Economic Recovery Advisory Board has been given the unenviable but worthy task of simplifying our ridiculous tax code.

FORBES: Magazine Article

He has pushed for a just budget and a fair tax code to relieve our deficit.

CNN: Romney's way: Let middle class pay the rich's tab

"This has been a major priority of his because he thinks it is inexplicable that our tax code would actually be written in a way that rewards companies for taking jobs and profits offshore, and thereby penalizes companies for doing what we want them to do, which is create jobs and opportunity here in the United States, " Carney said Tuesday.

NPR: Apple's Cook Faces Senate Questions On Taxes