Tax Trouble Tracker Pillows

American Gothic: Help!

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!

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

'Maybe we can rob Peter AND Paul.'

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

Boss

I can't believe that when I was young I thought "tax man" must be some sort of superhero!

Tax confusion.

"This is why I don't want you doing our taxes anymore."

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

'computer says no.....el!'

'Well, well. You made more money last year than you did the year before -- You people never learn, do you?'

"Is your glass half full with windfall profits, or half empty with a capital gains problem?"

"Could I go to jail for something I didn't do? I didn't pay my income tax."

'One day, this plant will have roots strong enough to lift up the rock. So, calm down and be patient.' (Sign reads 'Will work for food')

Room 101 Tax Inspection

'Just because I understand how to maintain the Heating and Cooling systems in the world's biggest buildings doesn't mean I understand the tax code.'

IRS. I made less money this year than last year because I spent six months filling out my tax form!

Uncle Sam.

'Gibbs, I subracted your federal, state and social security taxes and medical from your paycheck, and you owe the firm $50.'

"Post traumatic 'Below cost basis' syndrome - it's a common affliction of investors."

'I'm afraid your £20,000 fine for employing an illegal worker isn't a legit taxable expense.'

45% of my bonus goes to taxes.

'You say you were trying to squirm your way out of an audit?'

"I'll be with you in a minute, sir - Just have a seat and don't make any funny moves."

'The 22% tax I understand, but who gets the other 78%?'

IRS, 'Well, don't just sit there -- Go out and earn some more money!'

"Apparently, it wasn't a figure of speech when he said his computer locking up made him so mad his head was going to explode."

Dear Sir, We have misused all of the money that you sent us and we need you to send us more. Thank you, Internal Revenue

Me Doing My Taxes

Giving with one hand... taking away with the other.

'I know that it's hard, Fred, but we all have to give our first Tax Rebate sometime. . .'

'Dr. Jekyll, how well do you know this Mr. Hyde who prepared your taxes?'

Milk Carton: Have you seen my hard earned taxes?

"If there's discrepancies in my tax returns, don't blame me. Blame the guy in the alley I paid $20 to do them."