Playing the Tax Game

That which is due Caesar And what he thinks is due himself Are not necessarily the same. Got to play, you know, the tax game. Figure this; figure that like a rat Deduct this, deduct that Trying to outdo the tax man, Necessary that you have a good plan: Keep those records, but don’t lose your shape; Get some exercise and avoid a saggy nape. If your neck is all hangin’ down As you write those numbers with a frown, Think o’ that money goin’ to waste By your government always in a haste To spend it on this or that – “program,” For most of which ya give not a damn! Let me decide where to give my money. Maybe I’ll go out and buy some honey; Give it to the poor or fix a door! Rather that than give it to some federal whore, Spending money on useless “programs” – Opening the door to all kinds o’ scams! Let the poor man plead for donations If he can’t pay what is his due; Plenty of folks out there Who care about more than just the air.

0845 on 17 Feb 2022