Tax Education Gifts

"Well, you see Mr. Hovis, let me see if I can explain this in a 'user friendly' way. The chances of you becoming a billionaire now, tomorrow, or at any time in the foreseeable future, is pretty small so you need to pay your taxes."

'What do you mean, Poll Tax?'

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

'Honestly Bob, it's not that bad. If you can make as much next year as you did this year you'll be able to pay off your outstanding taxes for last year. That'll just leave the interest, the tax for this year and... my fees.'

'Congratulations! You're the proud father of three healthy, bouncing tax deductions!'

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

'We've gone to profit-sharing. But it's with the IRS.'

'Hang on, I've just found another one. It must've fallen down behind the coffee machine.'

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

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

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

'Oh great, now I have to render unto Caesar, too.'

Footing The Bill

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

"Look at that – they’re retreating!"

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

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

IRS, 'It might make you feel better if you just think of it as a negative entitlement.'

"Well, if it's a fairy story you want, here's a good one that arrived at the office today."

"Now you know how Daddy feels when Mommy overdraws the checkbook."

Congressional Budget Committee: Benefactor...Victim

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

'Will you bring in Mr.Harris' file - you'll find it under 'U' for unbelievable.'

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

New Improved I.R.S.

Osborne's Tax Cuts

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

"Sure they love us, but once we turn 18 and are no longer a tax deduction, they'll tell us to move out!"

Budget reaction.

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

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

'Don't get me wrong, the Church is glad to hear your confession of improper contributions, but only the I.R.S. can grant absolution.'

'We learned today that the world is a huge ball, which revolves on it's taxes.'

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

'Ah, I see you made £2,000 more for me this year.'