Tax Investigation Gifts

"Actually we're one of the few businesses that enjoy VAT visits."

'I'd like to investigate your tax return.'

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

The Anti-Agent

"I'm curious about your dependent children, Scamp, Flop, and Spunky."

There's a crew here from 60 minutes and they're coming this way.

"You're either lying or not telling the truth."

Flat tax - equal burden?

Lady Justice and Confidential Files

Money laundering - shows money flowing out of US vault.

Fred Dinsdale - Forensic expert.

Acme-5000 Lie Detector

"True crime meets reality TV"

"...We've traced your lineage all the way back to a 15th-century East European Count."

Anderson Cooper as a Kid. Today, an expose that asks the question: Who IS Simon, and why must we do what he says?

'Are you ready for your FISCAL examination?'

Lots of famous art may have been inspired by taxes. Jackson Pollack's "Number 5" could be a visual representation of global regulations. And perhaps Rodin's "The Thinker" is a man trying to understand those rules. Maybe Roy Lichtenstein's "Ohhh ... Alright ..." shows a woman being told to continue holding to get her tax question answered. And they there's Edvard Munch's "The Scream" ... Nothing makes you feel like that more than preparing a tax return!

Rumors, lies and innuendo.

Journalism student ponders which course he wants to major in.

"It only made sense for us to finally merge."

IRS Audit Section

'So, in room 1 we sweat them. 2 is for grilling, 3 is for roasting. We leave them to simmer in room 4...'

'Due to recent staff cut-backs and consolidations, I'll be handling your death AND your taxes this year!'

"Other folks have to pay taxes, too, Mr. Herndon, so would you please spare us the dramatics!"

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

Tax Collector

IRS agent to professor scrutinizing tax return under microscope: 'Still looking for that tax loophole, professor?'

'He's trying to persuade the Inland Revenue that it's a tax haven.'

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

'You think he overheard my last lecture on tax code revision?'

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

'I know a lot of folks get us confused, but I'm actually taxes!'

A spy peering round the corner.

'This is a simple case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.'

"Facts are good, but we need all the rumors, gossip, and speculation to fully understand the situation."