To think that they would rather saddle themselves and others with this monstrosity than to accept freedom. Fear is once again the key. They fear the unemployment line. They fear a paper tiger. Accountants are skilled and educated people.
Industry is at an all time high.
Transferring the income tax burden away from corporations, the major accountant employers, would free up assets for other investments. Those assets still need to be accounted for. Some accountants will likely move on to better jobs with all of the great new opportunities that the new found corporate cash will create. Who wants to be an IRS agent. They are generally hated by the public at large.