December is usually reserved for holiday shopping, parties, and skiing. No one wants to think about taxes, right? To keep it light, we have compiled words of wit and wisdom for your amusement.

“Worried about an IRS audit? Avoid what’s called a red flag. That’s something the IRS always looks for. For example, let’s say you have some money left in your bank account after paying taxes. That’s a red flag.” Jay Leno

“The only difference between a taxman and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin.” Mark Twain

“The difference between death and taxes is death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets.” Will Rogers

“Two years ago it was impossible to get through on the phone to the IRS. Now it’s just hard to get through. That’s progress.” Charles Rossotti (former IRS Commissioner)

“A liberal is someone who feels a great debt to his fellow man, which debt he proposes to pay off with your money.” G. Gordon Liddy

“Day in and day out, your tax accountant can make or lose you more money than any single person in your life, with the possible exception of your kids.” Harvey Mackay

“If you get up early, work late, and pay your taxes, you will get ahead – if you strike oil.” J. Paul Getty

“If you are truly serious about preparing your child for the future, don’t teach him to subtract – teach him to deduct.” Fran Lebowitz

“Our party has been accused of fooling the public by calling tax increases ‘revenue enhancement’. Not so. No one was fooled.” Dan Quayle

“The question is: What can we, as citizens, do to reform our tax system? As you know, under our three-branch system of government, the tax laws are created by: Satan. But he works through the Congress, so that’s where we must focus our efforts.” Dave Barry

“I wouldn’t mind paying taxes… if I knew they were going to a friendly country.” Dick Gregory

We hope you enjoyed these quotes. But please remember this: there’s nothing funny about paying taxes you don’t legally have to pay. If you’re looking for a plan to pay less tax, call us today!