On the Lighter Side (March 2018)

[233 words] ON THE LIGHTER SIDE Spring FeverFour high school boys afflicted with spring fever skipped morning classes. After lunch they reported to the teacher that they had a flat tire. Much to their relief she smiled and said, “Well, you missed a test today so take seats apart from one another and take out a piece of paper.” Still smiling, she waited for them to sit down. Then she said: “First Question: Which tire was flat?” IRS FunniesHow do you survive being one of the most reviled institutions in America? Join the party. The Internal Revenue Service has a page on its web site dedicated to tax jokes and quotes, many of it taking a jab at itself.“I am proud to be paying taxes in the United States. The only thing is—I could be just as proud for half the money.” — Arthur Godfrey, entertainer“A tax loophole is something…