Tax Rule Explorer Pillows

'...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!'

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

US v.s. Tech Giants

Flat tax - equal burden?

The transparent safe box of Panama

'...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."

'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."

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

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

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

Congressional Budget Committee: Benefactor...Victim

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

'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.'

Osborne's Tax Cuts

New Improved I.R.S.

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

"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?"

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

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

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

Basic Tax Law/Loopholes.

'The new regulations arrived earlier today.'

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

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

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

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

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

"He's not our founder. He just found us the most tax loopholes."