Tax Talk Enthusiast Mugs

'Honk if you detest the alternative minimum tax.'

"Only one thing could be worse than paying income tax. Not having to pay it."

'You can't sit like that all the way through the Budget.'

IRS, 'About this new tax plan -- I'd like to volunteer to be in the control group.'

'This is the part of my paycheck that goes to taxes.'

'I warned you - NEVER mention flat tax while Nelson is eating!'

Fiscal Cliff

IRS, 'It might make you feel better if you just think of it as a negative entitlement.'

'I understand that you got away without paying Income Tax for 15 years - come round to my place for a drink tonight, I'd like a word with you...'

'Don't worry, 28 of my salary goes to the government, so I decided to work 72 of the time.'

"Sure they love us, but once we turn 18 and are no longer a tax deduction, they'll tell us to move out!"

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

'Taxes are going up, but that's no excuse to earn less, Mr. Syms.'

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

Tariff Wars

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

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

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

'Do you, John, accept a married tax allowance with Sandra ?'

"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?'

Footing The Bill

"Look at that – they’re retreating!"

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

'Not only can I not find the middle class tax cut, I can't find the middle class.'

Congressional Budget Committee: Benefactor...Victim

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

"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?"

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

'We do spend a lot and tax a lot, but it's the price you pay for living in a money-based economy.'

'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.