Silly Reality

Selected References: Vox, National Geographic, Economist, Peter G. Peterson Foundation, The Balance, Sales Tax Handbook, Internal Revenue Service.

Acknowledgement: The main premise of this cartoon is based on the referenced tax article from The Economist which points out that “If you are a high earner in a rich country and you lack a good accountant, you probably spend about half the year working for the state. If you are an average earner, not even an accountant can spare you taxes on your payroll and spending.” In this context, “the state” includes all forms of government: federal, state, and local.