Why do I not know taxes?

I was browsing Tumblr when a text post brought up a very good point: Why are we not taught how to do taxes but Pythagorean theorem? Taxes are guaranteed for anyone to have to do in their life unless they live on a deserted island (Looking at you Tom Hanks).

Wesley Snipes was sent to jail over taxes, and taxes are what brought down Al Capone. So why isn't this valuable skill taught in schools? I understand that teachers are woefully under paid and budgets are tighter than Ebeneezer Scrooge's purse strings, but the whole point of education is to TEACH people how to succeed in LIFE. While math is important, it is very important to know how to read a map, do car maintenance, have credit information, and know how to do taxes.

I know that I've had to go to H&R Block every year to do my taxes, but can recite the Pythagorean theorem from memory. That formula helps if you want to build a home, which is unusual but does happen. Taxes however, are pervasive for people that are paid legitimately. If tax evasion (intentionally or accidentally lying or misrepresenting) is guilt enough for jail, why are we not told about how they work?

I propose there should be a cut in mathematics to anything above algebra, in favor of a life preparations class. This class would teach taxes, how to do rudimentary car maintenance, how to cook, and other important things that are needed if one is to rely on themselves. This would allow people to succeed in things besides tests. I should not have to google how to change my oil or have a police officer help me to change my tire (super nice of him, but shouldn't have needed that if I was taught).

School used to include Driver's Ed, which should be brought back. It ensures that people have a basic understanding of cars besides put the pointy thing into the car so it goes vroom vroom. Literacy has gone up from the Dark Ages due to socialized schooling, so life essentials such as taxes should be taught. This won't make anyone an expert, but it would at least give them a chance rather than shifting the burden to them.

Although I am using other life skills to further my point, the focus is on taxes. Taxes were not taught to me. I learned taxes not from school or family, but video games. I learned how interest worked through progressive enhancements and how selling used items worked. I should be taught by someone who knows taxes, not Castlevania! 

Tori Thompson brings up some excellent points

In Tori Thompson's blog: Our Crumbling Empire, she brings up racial issues. The article, titled "Racial Injustice" talks about prosecution and incarceration of African Americans. I thought she brought up some interesting statistics and information, but felt there could have been a bit more, such as a comparison of the rates Caucasian passing people get sentenced, or how the people being charged have certain photos attached to them. Overall, it was decent and well worth the read, but could be stronger.