The owner of a small New York sandwich deli
was being questioned by an IRS agent about his tax return.
He had reported a net profit of $80,000 for the year.
"Why don't you people leave me alone?" the
deli owner said. "I work like a dog, everyone in my family
helps out, the place is only closed three days a year. And
you want to know how I made $80,000?"
"It's not your income that bothers us," the
agent said. "It's these travel deductions. You listed six
trips to Florida for you and your wife."
"Oh, that," the owner said smiling. "It is a
legitimate business expense because we also deliver."
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