> Do you have any expertise in the tax system?
None!
> If this can be made in 2 months by one person, why hasn't this already been done before?
Good question! I invented the technology that makes it possible years ago. Then I've tried for like 4 years to get someone else to do it. But then here I am 4 years later, still suffering through TurboTax bugs. I guess just gotta get it going myself.
> How will $50,000 help you?
It's more about finding early adopters. It's not about the money. It's about people that want to see this happen, and are willing to put some skin in the game.
> Your HN profile says that you're an investor - why can't you fund the project yourself?
Money isn't the problem. If we can get a community going, that's step #1. Got the problem. Got the tech. Need to get an early community organized.