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Get your taxes done at the bar
OK, so you’d have to go to New York or New Jersey to do it, but the company Tavern Tax which advertises as “Convenient on-site tax preparation in a friendly environment” is still an interesting concept that could trickle to Ohio some day. They do tax returns in local bars for a convenient, less stressful experience. They have a little blurb on the brief history of taxes that seems appropriate reading for today …
The earliest known taxation occurred in Ancient Egypt 2000 BC, as depicted in cave drawings. The earliest tax collectors were known as scribes and they actually imposed a tax on cooking oil during one period. Yikes! In 1404, the English Parliament passed the world’s first income tax. The tax was so unpopular that not only was it later rescinded, but all records of it were ordered burned by Parliament. Too bad the world couldn’t leave well enough alone. Tax collection became ever more important during the 17th century for the English. They were known to employ tax collectors that found themselves going to great lengths to collect taxes. They would frequent the markets, churches and yes taverns to collect taxes due. Hence the establishment of Tavern Tax, just to throw it back a few hundred years and remind you that The Man will find you!
The thing most interesting is in the FAQ section, they say they are doing this as a way to expand their current client base. So the question becomes, would you ever get your taxes done at the bar? I don’t want to be closed minded here, but I think I prefer a small intimate room with my accountant and a glass of water. What say you?
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