Tax Regulation Gifts

Royal tax collector: 'You say you rob from the rich and give to the poor, but you srill need receipts.'

'Thanks for the jar of honey, Mr. McWit. Unfortunately, we only accept cash.'

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

Late Stage Capitalism and the Biosphere Engage in Some Meaningful Dialogue...

'What do you want first - The bad news or the even badder news?'

'Progress of a bookshelf'

'...And here we have the 'Laugher Curve.''

"Just because I can deliver toys around the world in one night, doesn't mean I understand the tax code."

"We won!"

'Hey! Hey! You need a trout stamp! Where's your trout stamp?!'

G7 Tax Multinational Companies

"The Capt'n maintains a balanced portfolio should include a number of off-shore accounts."

US v.s. Tech Giants

'You have to reconcile your gross habits with your net income.'

"Just remember if we don't enjoy it we can claim it as a tax-deductible business meeting..."

"It's the new simplified tax demand from HMRC. . . Three Questions - How much did you earn last year? How much have you got left? And how soon can you send it. . .?"

"I'm as progressive as they come, except for my money. No one touches my money."

Flat tax - equal burden?

'Brilliant, Prof.Brainstorm. Any fool can come up with a new product, you've come up with a new tax break.'

"My accountant is brilliant - he has just had a loophole names after him!"

I don't think we can survive here. There's little chance we can afford the taxes.

'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!

IRS Audits. That's your fourth "honest" mistake in a row!

'...and at this point I'm afraid the tax laws become totally theoretical.'

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

"These are just the guidelines, the forms are in the truck outside!"

"Tax evasion is like a cancer, it's growing exponentially!"

European Union Health and Safety Direcorate rules

'Check with legal and find out -- maybe we're a non-profit.'

"Don't worry! He's totally changed..."

I'm afraid neatness doesn't count, Mrs Wilson

'In this class you will learn to apply the talents of creative writing to accounting.'

Dr. Kapuchnik, I feel like there are powerful, sinister, unseen forces conspiring to do me harm, even though I haven't done anything wrong. Does this condition have a name? It's called April 15th, Al. Tax day.

'I couldn't imagine bringing a child into the current fiscal-cliffy world.'