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Tax Limerick

There once was a man from Halifax Who refused to pay all of his tax He failed the audit Although he fought it Now in a jail cell he tries to relax He was sent to a prison for white collar crime And in there he would serve all of his time He tried his best To fool the IRS But ended up the subject of this little rhyme Now our taxes are used to keep him at bay Which add up to more than he didn’t pay So it costs us more Than if he was ignored Kind of ironic, don’t you think, is what I say

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 2/22/2011 10:48:00 AM
Congratulations Joe on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest "Taxing Times". Love, Carol
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Date: 2/4/2011 4:02:00 PM
Hi Joe - Congratulations on your WIN in Carolyn's contest! Best wishes, KC
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Date: 2/4/2011 12:04:00 PM
Many congratulations Joe on your win in Carolyn's contest....:)
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Date: 2/3/2011 11:26:00 AM
Joe, a worthy poem, honored in the top three, "Congratulations!" Agape, Moses
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Date: 2/2/2011 10:56:00 PM
Yes, I sure remember this one. A well deserved win for you, Joe. Congratulations!
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Date: 2/2/2011 6:56:00 PM
I dont know how Carolyn ever judged this contest. so many great ones..including this one..well done..congrats. BG
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Date: 2/2/2011 6:44:00 PM
Great trio of limericks. Congratulations on winning in Carolyn's contest.
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Date: 2/2/2011 4:30:00 PM
Great win, Joe, Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 2/2/2011 2:45:00 PM
you betcha Joe...congrats on your win!
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Date: 2/2/2011 1:45:00 PM
Congrats on your well deserved win, Joe. Nice going. Ralph
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Date: 2/2/2011 12:55:00 PM
this is adorable Joe, congrats on your win in the contest
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Date: 2/2/2011 12:54:00 PM
Having taxpayers foot the bill for incarcerating tax evaders makes my blood boil, Joe. Great work! Congratulations on taking third place. The competition was very strong, so take pride in your accomplishment! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/31/2011 5:08:00 PM
So funny Joe. I better pay my taxes or I might end up in jail...or worse still I could be the subject of your next little rhyme. Good luck in the contest, Diane
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Date: 1/30/2011 11:52:00 PM
Oh Joe, there is a principal here, its amazing how today some will pay more to get less, to prove a point, leaving only the lawyers to benefit, excellent limericks, must do well in contest, good luck. Harry
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Date: 1/30/2011 10:02:00 PM
you got it right, our taxes HARD at work for nothing. Good one!!
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Date: 1/30/2011 8:53:00 PM
This is great Joe. I kidda like the way it came back to the people.
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Date: 1/30/2011 8:09:00 PM
:) Somehow I just knew this was yours, Joe. Thanks for supporting the contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/30/2011 8:07:00 PM
very true Joe! good limerick...love,deb
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Date: 1/30/2011 6:27:00 PM
smart and sharp, joe! winning wishes in the contest!:) huggs, nette
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Date: 1/30/2011 6:20:00 PM
love it, good luck in the contest
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Date: 1/30/2011 6:10:00 PM
IRS Irony indeed Joe! Enjoyed your true to tax life Limerick. Good one as usual. Good Luck!
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