Tax Tangle Survivor Mugs

I heard you unexpectedly owe $9000 in taxes. That's awful. But look on the bright side. What bright side? Well, you probably won't be able to pay that off before next year's taxes come due

'Honestly Bob, it's not that bad. If you can make as much next year as you did this year you'll be able to pay off your outstanding taxes for last year. That'll just leave the interest, the tax for this year and... my fees.'

The IRS emptied my pouch.

"I can't imagine how things could get any worse."

'Right now I'm counting the blessings that we owe to Uncle Sam.'

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

"About your tax refund—would you like to donate it to help pay off the national debt?"

'Oh no! It's VAT man!'

'I'd like to think they contribute because it's the right thing to do, but I'm not above a short sermon on tax deductibility.'

'I called you in here because your expenses and contributions appear to be quite elaborate!'

The Red-Light Accounting District

'You won't feel a thing. We make a small incision in your wallet and...'

"You can file as a limited liability company in this State, but you'll be subject to a 'Not So Fast, Buddy' franchise fee."

IRS. That was a rough audit. They disallowed all of my deductions! You can't claim all these people as dependents ... The business expenses are not correct ... and the charitable contributions don't meet guidelines. You're shredding my return with that?! Wow! Ut was The Taxes Chainsaw Massacre!

A Tax Auditor Prescribes Treatment For A Doctor's Condition

'All these stupid forms! -- You self-employed guys make me sick!'

'I wonder if I can declare you as dependents on my income taxes?'

I spent it all under the silly notion that it was all mine.

'Why I'm not my cheery self? It's tax-time...'

'This is great fiction! My cousin, an agent in Hollywood, may be able to sell book and movie rights.'

'Just because I can explain the theory of relativity doesn't mean I understand the tax code.'

'...I also do some work for the tax department.'

'Definitely not unusual behavior this time of year, but certainly seldom witnessed!'

'I'm sorry, sir, but this particular loophole is only for the use of Federal employees.'

After income tax, pension and national insurance I end up owing £450.

"If it's the I.R.S., tell them: Not a penny! Not a centime! Not a sou!"

Tax confusion.

"Lessee ... I suppose my current income is around ... "

'The all bad news is, the last check that bounced, you sent to the IRS.'

'This is kind of a bad time - could we have an affair AFTER tax day'

Snowman in front of IRS wears barrel

'Thank you for calling the IRS... Press one for laughter in the background, press two for crying in the background.'

'You want some protection money? Oh, thank God. For a moment there I thought you were from the Inland Revenue.'

"All economic hope abandon ye who enter here."

'Oh, yeah, they're cute until you can no longer claim them as dependents on your tax return.'