Taxation Hobbyist Mugs

"Well, it's not our definition of 'Offshore Banking', Mr Cameron..."

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

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

"Is this the first time you've been fishing?"

'Well, I got a hunting license and a fishing license and by golly I'm going to use them.'

'Stamp collecting has gotten more competitive.'

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

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

"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?'

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

Congressional Budget Committee: Benefactor...Victim

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

'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!"

"Look at that – they’re retreating!"

'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.'

'You realize, of course, Death is the ultimate tax shelter?'

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

New Improved I.R.S.

Osborne's Tax Cuts

'Ah, I see you made £2,000 more for me this year.'

'We learned today that the world is a huge ball, which revolves on it's taxes.'

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

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

Budget reaction.

"Son, 'Law of the Jungle' means that the tax authority guys are the predators and your dad is the prey."

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

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

'Maybe we can't fool all the people all the time, but we sure can tax all the people all the time.'

'If the meek inherit the earth, imagine the capital gains tax.'

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