Tax Jokes

The average man now lives thirty-one years longer than he did in 1850

He has to in order to get his taxes paid.

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Income tax is Uncle Sam's version of "Truth or Consequences."

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Doing your own income tax return is a lot like a do-it-yourself mugging.

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A certain tax attorney took on a very complex case of tax evasion for a rather mysterious client. He devoted over a year to the case, familiarizing himself with every loophole and angle of current legislation, and made a brilliant argument before the court.

His client was called out of town when the jury returned with its verdict, a sweeping victory for his client on every count.

Flushed with victory, the lawyer exuberantly cabled his client, "Justice has triumphed!"

A realistic fellow, the client immediately wired back, "Appeal at once!"

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Contributed by Blakely Sanford, EA of San Diego