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    The Devil’s Tax Advice

    Robert S Steinberg

    Sep 21, 2023

    1 min read

    Income Tax Individuals

    Summary

    • In his recurring Tax Bits column, author Robert S. Steinberg parodies classic songs with tax lyrics.
    • This song is based on “Oh, Lady Be Good” by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin as recorded by Ella Fitzgerald.
    • The parody is about the risks of false deductions.
    The Devil’s Tax Advice
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    (To the tune of Oh, Lady Be Good by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin as recorded by Ella Fitzgerald.)

    When I file I always try to be good
    As I know I should
    I try.

    Then I hear the Devil whispering low
    “Don’t you be a schmo”
    “Be sly.”

    “Claim some false deductions.”
    A fool, I follow His instructions.

    And one day
    I’ll maybe face a judge who will say
    “You’re going away.”
    “Bye Bye!!”

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