Tax Time Blues

I am all confused about income tax credits 
Now you ask about something called debits? 
This is really driving me insane with a pain. 
Do I get interest at all for capital gains? 
What can I tell you about common stocks? 
Now liabilities and stockholder’s lock box, 
Is this really a case of stretching my brain? 
All this taxes take our money with no gain. 
Balance sheet increase, this just sounds crazy 
Income statement and loss, this is so hazy! 
It feels like my eyes are just filled with grain. 
Thank you the day is done and it was no fun 
Look at this accounting spreadsheet again? 
Help me lord, now I know I’m going insane! 


Comments:  This is a free verse narrative poem.  I had intended to make it a 
sonnet on taxation.  It was written during an income tax accounting class.  Input 
was received from several students.  Some thought it was really funny, and 
others thought it was very serious. It was read by the professor the week before 
finals and was very motivational.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2006



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Date: 1/15/2010 8:01:00 AM
The IRS!...My favorite people! ( yeah, right! ) Congratulations on a well-deserved feature.---Milt
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Date: 1/12/2010 9:25:00 AM
I love the IRS almost as much as a tooth ache. Congrats on being featured. Vince
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Date: 1/11/2010 1:38:00 PM
Many congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Joseph >> James
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Date: 1/11/2010 10:52:00 AM
Joseph~ you hit the head of the nail with this piece its funny and serious all wrapped up in clever! Congratulations on your featured poem of the week! Laura :)
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Date: 1/11/2010 4:36:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved featured poetry this week Joseph. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/11/2010 1:34:00 AM
I sure know this feeling. How are you Joseph. Miss you here at the soup. Thank you for sharing your poetic talent once again. Love, Lainie
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Date: 1/11/2010 12:03:00 AM
Congrats on your feature poem this week Joseph.Rgds Brian
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Date: 1/10/2010 4:08:00 PM
Congrats on your amazing feature poem this week! Very well deserved as always. Truly enjoyed reading. Happy New Year! Love Light Patty
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Date: 1/10/2010 12:12:00 PM
Joseph - as an ex accountant and banker I know how taxing tax can be and your piece sums it up prefectly - congrats on your feature this week. Many regards Janette
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