Friday’s Tax Quote – July 31, 2009

Today’s quote comes from Bruce the Tax Guy over at the quality tax law blog lrtaxprep.com.

"There’s nothing wrong with the younger generation that becoming taxpayers won’t cure."

- Dan Bennett

Back in November 2008, Bruce compiled an anthology of tax quotes that you can read by clicking here.

Friday's Tax Quote - July 24, 2009

"Crime had to be committed before liability for the imposition [of disputed levy on illegal liquor] arose. Taxes are not so conditioned."

- Pierce Butler

Friday's Tax Quote - July 17, 2009

"When I was young, I was taught the story of Jesus and the taxman. The point was that Jesus was good to everyone; so much so that he would even eat with the taxman. The story tells a lot about being good, but it also tells a lot about historical perceptions of the tax collector."

- Christopher Bergin

Friday's Tax Quote - July 10, 2009

"The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments."

- William E. Borah

Friday's Tax Quote - July 3, 2009

"No nation ever taxed itself into prosperity."

- Rush Limbaugh