Tax Activist Mugs

"We at the Internal Revenue Service are cognizant that the individual citizen, in many cases, pays more tax than some of the larger corporations...nonetheless we also feel that we have a good thing going."

'What I don't understand is how all three of us managed to get the figures wrong!'

'He's refusing to die as a protest against Inheritance Tax.'

"How is the budget forecast looking?"

European Union: Entering a prohibitive tax zone.

'We decided the current system for reviewing corporation tax was too complex so we'll trial the 'think of a number and then double it' method.'

"Thank you, and may the I.R.S. accept all your deductions."

'Do you, John, accept a married tax allowance with Sandra ?'

'How's daddy's little deductions doing?'

"You may think the government is a big 'Giveaway' program, but you can't deduct your tax as a charitable contribution."

Footing The Bill

Congressional Budget Committee: Benefactor...Victim

"Don't you think we should wait to see the effects of the new tax code?"

'So, they weren't interested in your Robin Hood tax then.'

"It's no use, Super Rich! Your labyrinthine, yet entirely legal tax structures are too powerful for me!"

'Okay... now everyone smile and say: 'that;s not deductible'.'

'Aluminum siding will be used to cut costs in restoration at the U.S. Capitol.'

New Improved I.R.S.

Osborne's Tax Cuts

Please be seated. A jack booted government thug will be with you shortly.

'Wouldn't it be easier if the banks simply merged with the Inland Revenue?'

'We're all wearing them - they were a gift from Warren Buffett.'

After thirty years of hard work, Tom was beginning to get a little upset with the ball and chain forced upon him.

Wall Street In Jail

"Let's give him a few minutes to grieve. His idea of taxing the air taxpayers breath was rejected."

"I realize how helpless and needy they are, but I'm afraid you still can't claim a human as a dependent."

'I sent my mother to jail. I work for the IRS.'

'Right you've got 30 minutes...start squeezing.'

'Of course, we could drop the enquiry and agree to henceforth leave each other alone.'

Ever sensitive about its image, the IRS tries a more service-oriented approach.

"Tell the press direct EU-taxation is necessary..."

'Is it true that you people give tax breaks for minority-owned businesses?'

'Stick a few upper-class tax cuts to it and it'll pass like a bran muffin dipped in vaseline.'