Taxation Thrill-seeker Mugs

At IRS office, people come out smaller than when they came in.

"I understand that the left hand didn't know what the right hand was doing, but that's no excuse for unreported income."

'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.

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

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

'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?'

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

"Look at that – they’re retreating!"

Footing The Bill

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

Congressional Budget Committee: Benefactor...Victim

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

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

'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

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

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

New Improved I.R.S.

Budget reaction.

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

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

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

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

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

I.R.S.: 'All's fair in love & taxes'.

'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.'

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

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