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The income tax has made liars out of more Americans than golf
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"The income tax has made liars out of more Americans than golf"

- Will Rogers

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This quote by Will Rogers is a funny way of explaining the complexity of the US earnings tax system. By comparing it to golf, a game that is understood for its intricacy and trouble, Rogers is implying that the income tax system is so complicated that it has triggered numerous Americans to depend on order to leave paying taxes. This quote is a suggestion of the importance of being truthful when filing taxes, as lying can result in severe effects. It also acts as a tip of the need for a simpler and more straightforward tax system that is simpler for the average American to comprehend and comply with.

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Will Rogers This quote is written / told by Will Rogers between November 4, 1879 and August 15, 1935. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 99 other quotes.

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