The other day, while on
my way, I decided to investigate the best way to start a business. Or at least, the right
way under Big Brother's eyes. I had heard that the economy was growing. I had heard
the country needed the small businessman. I thought maybe they meant me. But where to
start? Surely, I thought, with my education ... with my practical experience ... I could figure out how to pay taxes on my imagined income.
( Though I had every intention of using the proceeds for educational, scientific, and religious purposes .... I soon discovered there are strict rules for non - profit organizations. Logic didn't have to play a part in the rules. So, instead of fighting the system ... let's just forfeit ... I' ll pay the taxes, anyway. )
"Do you have a copy of the US Tax Code?"
"The what?"
"The US Tax Code."
"I will have to connect you to reference."
"Do you have a copy of the US Tax Code?"
"The what?"
"The US Tax Code. Or, do you know where I can find it?"
"You will have to call a business library."
I call Temple University Library ...
"Do you have a copy of the US Tax Code?"
"The what?"
"The US Tax Code."
"I will have to connect you to reference."
"Do you have a copy of the US Tax Code?"
"The what?"
"The US Tax Code. Or, do you know where I can find it?"
"You will have to call a business library."
Finally, after several similar phone calls, I give up hope of finding it within a