Tax Humor
“People who complain about taxes can be divided into two classes: men and women.”
—Author unknown
“The nation ought to have a tax system which looks like someone designed it on purpose.”
—William E. Simon, Secretary of the Treasury 1974-1977
“I believe we should all pay our tax bill with a smile. I tried but they wanted cash.”
—Author Unknown
“I … shall never use profanity except in discussing house rent and taxes. Indeed, upon second thought, I will not use it then, for it is unchristian, inelegant, and degrading—though to speak truly I do not see how house rent and taxes are going to be discussed worth a cent without it.”
—Mark Twain
“Where there’s a will, there’s an Inheritance Tax.”
—Author unknown
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