Let's make this birthday one to remember.

77 years old (Born on July 18, 1947)

Happy Birthday, Steve Forbes! May your celebrations be as delightfully flat and straightforward as the tax system you've championed for decades. Your unwavering commitment to simplifying taxes has made you a legend—proving that sometimes less really is more (especially when filling out IRS forms).

From steering Forbes magazine with sharp insight to boldly stepping into presidential primaries armed only with economic charts and dry wit, you've consistently shown us how clarity can trump complexity every time. Here's wishing you another year filled with prosperity—and perhaps finally convincing everyone else of what you've known all along: simplicity truly pays dividends!