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Lyr Add: The Taxman's Christmas

27 Oct 04 - 02:57 PM (#1308870)
Subject: Lyr Add: The Taxman's Christmas
From: Leadfingers

Thought I would put this one in too - Cant remember where I got it !
^^
On the twelfth day of christmas my taxman sent to me

Twelve Bills for Payment

Eleven Last Reminders

Ten Cheques for Signing

Nine Forms for Filling

Eight Large Policemen

Seven V.A.T. Men

Six Burly Bailiffs

Five High Court Writs

Four Tax Returns

Three More Bills

Two Summonses

And a Rebate of twenty one P.


28 Oct 04 - 01:42 PM (#1309711)
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Taxman's Christmas
From: katlaughing

What are V.A.T. men, LF? Thanks for sharing this one!


28 Oct 04 - 04:20 PM (#1309868)
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Taxman's Christmas
From: alanabit

I thought that was funny. However, I am going to be a bit pedantic here. There is no such thing as a "tax rebate" - contrary to mythology. Tax "refunds" or the Revenue's preferred term "repayment" (happily) both occur. A quick reference to your dictionary will explain everything!
I'll pinch that song off you though, Leadfingers!


28 Oct 04 - 07:32 PM (#1310032)
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Taxman's Christmas
From: Leadfingers

I just wish I could remember WHO I stole it from though !!


V.A.T men are the branch of the Excise who chase up Value Added Tax problems - V A T replaced Purchse Tax when we started the procedure to join up with Europe !


29 Oct 04 - 01:21 AM (#1310261)
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Taxman's Christmas
From: katlaughing

Thanks!