♦ The end of March brings up the beginning of April – Tax time. America has the highest standard of living in the world. Unfortunately, we can no longer afford it. Cindy Adams, NY Post, 3-29-09

♦ An accountant was attending a tax seminar in Las Vegas. The lawyer sitting next to him was obviously bored with the presenter, Bob McKenzie, and suggested the two of them slip out to the lobby for a cigar. The accountant replied, “Well, thank you for the invite, but I tried smoking cigars once, and I did not like them… I will have to pass”.

A few minutes passed, and the lawyer asked, “This is a very tiresome presentation… how about we slip down to the bar and have a cocktail?” The accountant replied, “Oh, I tried drinking once, but I did not like it very much.”

Finally, after about a half hour, the lawyer says, “Listen, tonight after the seminar a couple of us are heading to the tables to do some gambling. Would you care to join us?” The accountant replied, “You know, I tried gambling once, but it just did not appeal to me… but I will tell you what, my son is flying in tonight, and he might want to tag along with you.” To which the lawyer said, “Your son? Let me guess… an only child?

From Past Presidents:

♦ Tax avoidance means that you hire a $250,000-fee lawyer, and he changes the word ‘evasion’ into the word ‘avoidance.’ Franklin D. Roosevelt

♦ To the extent that some people are dishonest or careless in their dealings with the government, the majority is forced to carry a heavier tax burden. –John F. Kennedy