Tax Rule Explorer Gifts

'...and then you smile and say...all together now...'that's not deductible.'.'

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

US v.s. Tech Giants

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

G7 Tax Multinational Companies

The transparent safe box of Panama

Flat tax - equal burden?

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Congressional Budget Committee: Benefactor...Victim

"Carpe De Revenue!"

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

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

'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?'

New Improved I.R.S.

Osborne's Tax Cuts

'I feel I owe a lot to my country.' - 'So, you haven't paid your income tax again.'

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

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

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

"Yes, we're a letterbox company. How can I help you?"

Basic Tax Law/Loopholes.

'The new regulations arrived earlier today.'

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

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

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

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

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