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 (more) words of wit and wisdom for your amusement.

“Income tax returns are the most imaginative fiction being written today.” Herman Wouk

“The avoidance of taxes is the only intellectual pursuit that carries any reward.” John Maynard Keynes

“I love America, but I can’t spend the whole year here. I can’t afford the taxes.” Mick Jagger

“Next to being shot at and missed, nothing is really quite as satisfying as an income tax refund.” F. J. Raymond

“On my income tax 1040 it says ‘Check this box if you are blind.’ I wanted to put a check mark about three inches away.” Tom Lehrer

“Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors… and miss.” Robert Heinlein

” I just filled out my income tax forms. Who says you can’t get killed by a blank?” Milton Berle

“The taxpayer – that’s someone who works for the federal government but doesn’t have to take the civil service examination.” Ronald Reagan

“It’s income tax time again, Americans: time to gather up those receipts, get out those tax forms, sharpen up that pencil, and stab yourself in the aorta.” Dave Barry

“The income tax created more criminals than any other single act of government.” Barry Goldwater

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 tax pain has you looking for a plan to pay less, call us today!