Tax Policy Aficionado Mugs

'Oh no you don't! I have a signed pledge here!'

"Are you asking if I'm lazy because I'm in the 47% or the 99%?"

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

Contrary to popular belief, the road to Hell is paved with a comprehensive, lifetime tax return.

Next time, a larger tip for the server and less free tax advice.

G7 Tax Multinational Companies

The Current Separation of Church and State Explained.

'As the government sees it, the U.S. budget would be fine if more deficit earners like you, Mr. Wald, go on the ball!'

Minion, I've noticed several of the patrons are working on their laptops, tablets and phones. Yeah, that's what people do in cafes, boss. Are you aware, minion, that states and municipalities regularly tax people who conduct business within their borders? I don't see why the state should have a monopoly on taxation. Do you, minion? Inform the patrons they've missed the cafe's April 15th filing deadline, so there will be penalties. If the government can be "We the People," Armstrong Maynard can b

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

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

'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."

"Look at that – they’re retreating!"

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

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

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

You want an extension? Good heavens, man, we haven't even paid for Reagans boondoggles yet!

Congressional Budget Committee: Benefactor...Victim

"Carpe De Revenue!"

"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.'

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

"There's no business deductions like show business deductions."

Osborne's Tax Cuts

'You realize, of course, Death is the ultimate tax shelter?'

New Improved I.R.S.

"Our accountant is great. We were a C corp, but now we're a B- corp."

"I now represent both death and taxes."

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

Stimulus bust

Budget reaction.

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

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