I’m rich. Didja know? Wildly, fabulously wealthy. Dripping in cash even. I own more homes than Mitt Romney and John McCain combined. And I will soon install a car elevator in each and every one of them.
Being so rich, I try to avoid taxes. Usually, I just make my team of accountants/tax avoiders do them and sign the form on the dotted line. Then I wash my hands thoroughly. Really, though, I don’t even like to think about taxes.
You see, I believe in the Leona Helmsley rule:
“Only the little people pay taxes“
With all that money, couldn't she afford a bag to put over her head? (Google image)
So I must say I was ticked off when the White House came up with this Widget that lets people know whether I might be paying a lower percentage of my income in taxes than they are. And just how many of my NASCAR-team-owner-buddies are too. [I was even more annoyed when, despite my best efforts and all the technological assistance I was willing to pay for, I could not embed it on my blog.]
But I learned something from this Widget, nevertheless. I learned that I am still paying a higher percentage of my money in taxes than other, lesser mortals.
Here, you try it.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/economy/buffett-rule
Happy Tax Weekend to all the little people!
(Google Image)
Ummm. That gold is mine, by the way.
FiftyFourandAHalf 