To explain simply, some people would rather not let go of their hard earned money to taxes. However, much necessary things would not get done without paying taxes. Our schools and other public services need tax dollars to support their work. So, while it's always difficult to give money away to the government (especially when you feel that they aren't doing their job), it is a necessary evil. :)

People with wealth want to avoid taxes because they made the money rightfully and they don't believe that it should be given to the government for things like welfare (because they say poor people should do something other than rely on welfare), education (America's education system isn't good anyways), and infrastructure. What I find funny is that rich people are often Republicans who believe in doing things for the better of the country...so why are they reluctant to paying taxes? So many people believed Bernie Madoff because he was trustworthy. As a former chairman of NASDAQ and a financial genius, they trusted him. Also, they wanted to make money, which is what Madoff promised them in his scheme. I'm pretty sure they already had a conference thing in which all the financial public officers basically blamed themselves. Maybe not, but I think so.

taxes are evil; the government are vampires. i have my first real official job, thinking i would be rolling in the dough, but NO. count on the U.S. govt to keep taking my money. and don't the rich already have to pay a lot of taxes? i know some people making 6-figure salaries who have to dish out thousands a year. i am happy to pay a couple hundred. who needs 6-figure jobs anyways? :P