On Paying Taxes

"Pay me with cash and I’ll give you a special deal." "If you schedule a lunch meeting during your vacation, you can charge the whole trip off as a business expense." "Why don’t we just consider your use of the company truck as a little spiff – just between you and me." The common theme with all of these familiar practices is avoidance of taxes. That’s flat out stealing. As well as cheating your fellow citizens. And it’s illegal. I believe in good tax planning, but come on, pay what you owe and carry your share of the public burden. Repeat this: Starting with me, the privilege of living in a country with all its benefits will be something worth paying for.