CELEBRITY TAX EVASION
The Founding Fathers
This may be the only time that this newsletter will talk about tax evasion in a positive light. Of course, the members of the Second Continental Congress had far more on their minds than saving themselves a few shillings when they signed the Declaration of Independence and created a sovereign United States. But taxes are our specialty, and we can’t help but acknowledge the bravery these men showed in standing up to an unjust system. We all remember the story of the Boston Tea Party from elementary school history, when patriotic protesters boarded British ships and tossed their cargo into the harbor. This and similar acts of defiance across the 13 Colonies were in response to tariffs and taxations imposed on colonists by the British Parliament. This taxation without representation lit the sparks of revolution across America.
in open rebellion of your king and country. Signing the Declaration of Independence was no less than a death sentence, should the revolution fail. And yet John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, and the 52 other delegates to the Continental Congress signed their names anyway. These men believed in creating a fair system of government where the people have a voice, including in taxation. It’s important to note that these signers and the other Founding Fathers who framed and fought for our nation were well-off before the revolution. They were merchants, politicians, lawyers, farmers, and doctors. Yet they chose to risk life and limb and abandon their lives of relative comfort to take a stand against injustice and create the United States of America.
seem relentless at times, but they are far and away better than the Red Coats. As citizens of the U.S., we always have options. There are plenty of avenues within our tax laws that you can use to get square with the IRS. We help folks do it every day.
Part of their legacy is the tax system we have today. The IRS can
It’s one thing to try to avoid paying taxes. It’s another to stand
KIELBASA KABOBS
SUDOKU
This take on the classic Italian sausage and peppers uses fully cooked Polish kielbasa so you can prep the kabobs and bring them to your next cookout.
Ingredients
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2 pounds fully cooked smoked kielbasa
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3 red bell peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 large onions
1/4 cup olive oil
2 green bell peppers
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Heat grill to medium. 2. In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. 3. Cut pepper, onion, and kielbasa into 1-inch chunks. 4. Thread onto skewers, alternating ingredients. 5. Brush with oil mixture and grill, covered, 10–12 minutes.
[NOTE: If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning.]
[inspired by Good Housekeeping
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