We’ve all heard the saying by Ben Franklin that, “Nothing in this world is certain except death and taxes.” Given that we’re all facing Tax Day (whether we like it or not), injecting some tax season humor might be what we all need to lighten the mood.
Even Albert Einstein admitted that taxes were complicated when he said, "The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax." So, while you’re buried in papers, receipts and tax forms, sit back, take a breather and enjoy what other famous people have had to say about taxes:
The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin. -Mark Twain
I am proud to be paying taxes in the United States. The only thing is I could be just as proud for half of the money. – Arthur Godfrey
The point to remember is that what the government gives it must first take away. – John S. Coleman
Congress can raise taxes because it can persuade a sizable fraction of the populace that somebody else will pay. – Milton Friedman
The income tax has made more liars out of the American people than golf has. – Will Rogers
The taxpayer: that's someone who works for the federal government, but doesn't have to take a civil service examination. – Ronald Reagan
The income tax created more criminals than any other single act of government. – Barry Goldwater
We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. – Winston Churchill
There's nothing wrong with the younger generation that becoming taxpayers won't cure. – Dan Bennett
Isn't it appropriate that the month of the tax begins with April Fool's Day and ends with cries of 'May Day!'? - Robert Knauerhase
The difference between death and taxes is death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets. – Will Rogers
Another idea to help take the stress out of tax season is to hire your own bookkeeper/accountant to do your accounting work for you. Instead of reading quotes from famous people to ease the stress out tax preparation, why not let me help you all year through and make your tax season more enjoyable?
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