there's the bit in pratchett where Death shows up and says: I AM DEATH, NOT TAXES. I ONLY TURN UP ONCE. that always seems like a good punchline for a single frame cartoon. and i don't in the least understand taxes and how $500 of $1800 can possibly be right although caijing's a tax lawyer and gives me random pieces of advice such as, don't ever pay anyone anything even if they ask you to unless you are absolutely sure you must and even then check again! and, what are you complaining about, here in australia income tax is 35-47%, and, there are two sure things in life and i make my living out of one.)