The Beard Tax: Why Were Beards Taxed in Russia, History?
“Don’t judge a man by the size of his ego or his heart, but on the epicness of his beard and the beautiful woman on his arm” – Abraham Lincoln…
Category Archives: Taxes & Finance
Pretty Sweet Taxes & Finance:
Here at PrettySweet.com we are serious about taxes. Sure, we hate them, but since they’re unavoidable we all have to at least accept them and pay what we owe. The good news is that we can help you find deductions plus exclusive savings on tax prep software including TurboTax, QuickBooks, and TaxAct so that you won’t pay a dollar more than you need to. Groups like students and customers of various banks and organizations can often get a special discount on these top brands, too! Here are our latest posts about taxes, and thanks for stopping by Pretty Sweet! (formerly Mighty Taxes)
How Taxes Caused the U.S. Civil War (Not Slavery?!)
Taxes caused the Civil War: Although I’m no scholar of American history, there are a few seminole events that I’ve always felt confident in having a basic understanding of. One…
Rosetta Stone Translation: It’s Mostly Just a Tax Document!
The Rosetta Stone is the most important Egyptian archaeological discovery of all time. It was first unearthed by Napoleon’s officers near the northern Egyptian town of Rosetta in 1799 and…
21 Uncle Sam Propaganda Posters + History: I Want YOU!
Uncle Sam poster history + designs: When it comes to taxes, you probably think of paying them to your humorless and strict uncle, Sam. So, who is Uncle Sam, and…
Death & Taxes Quote: Origin & Meaning: From Ben Franklin?
“In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” We’ve all heard the quote, (or, misquote?) and it’s cemented a place in our history and popular culture. The quote…
39 Funny Tax Quotes, One-Liners, and Memes for Tax Day
Paying your taxes can be a miserable experience, so why not at least have a sense of humor about it. Over the years many famous people from Mark Twain and…
13 Bad Things People Would Rather Do Than Pay Taxes:
Tax Day: Two words that strike fear into the hearts of many. Yet this annual ritual of paying the piper won’t be going anywhere soon. Taxes help finance schools, fix…
17 TurboTax Super Bowl Commercials + Funny TV Ads
TurboTax has run some pretty memorable ad campaigns over the years on TV during tax season. This includes running some pretty funny Superbowl commercials over the last 8 years in…
TurboTax for Lyft Drivers: Tips for Deductions + Filing
TurboTax tips for Lyft Drivers: So, you’re a Lyft driver and planning to use TurboTax? Great choice on tax software, as they’ve recently updated their Self-Employed edition to be even…
Tax Tips for Veterans: Military Pension & Disability Payments?
As a veteran of the military, you have the same obligation to file a return and pay taxes as other Americans do. But in appreciation of your service to the…