Internal Revenue Service At the Door

Internal Revenue Service At the Door By Elton Camp It is a fate too frightful even to mention If you somehow should get his attention Might as well comply if he demands loot For his power is very close to absolute At the rights of taxpayers he will just sneer From him you have a very great deal to fear He is ugly, vengeful and disgustingly mean And just loves to threaten to slap on a lien Even if it’s innocent your mistake has been He will behave as if it is actually a major sin The power that he wields over citizens’ lives Other government agencies to envy drives So here are the words that taxpayers most fear “Your return’s selected for audit this year.” The agent may quickly tell what it’s about “That you cheated on taxes, there’s no doubt.” “But even if I am unable to prove your crime, For the past ten years, I’ll audit ‘em each time.” “And if any trouble about me you should give, I’ll audit your future returns as long as you live.” If, because I wrote this, auditing does bring Don’t waste time as you won’t find a thing