The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn for September 24, 2024

When you rip off a crooked warden, where do you enter that on your 1040? Personal income or capital gains?

The price you paid was not taxable!

But… But… Me was spends a lotsa taxing time in there!

How can you be so obtuse

Not even my rock chisels?

I’m sure someone has tried to though!

Andy gave in to the Shawshank Temptation.

i’m 99% sure that if some billionaire would end up in jail they’d still find a way to make it tax deductible.

Expenses would be considered a deduction, not an exemption. The only thing in common is that they reduce the amount of tax you owe. Of course, this would screw up the replacement for “redemption”. I hate taxes, especially federal!

Yup, that is a truly terrible movie concept. Uh huh. Noooo question. [pause] Oh, yes, and very amusing, too. Very amusing.

“I see here you have listed a large amount spent on ‘Soap-On-A-Rope’.”

Inmates collect and cash in empties from the prison yard…The Shawshank Redemption Center.

I guess it would depend on the tax code in Zihuatanejo Mexico.

On the other hand, you don’t have any income to offset.

How about commuting expense?

Actually you can, if you are running a business from prison.

I heard that movie was a breakout hit.

Well, then, you can shiv it.

Shank you very much.

U.S. Release: 30 years ago yesterday. September 23, 1994.

Uhh… I think Mr. Dupree would already be aware of any tax loopholes.

Even for Captain Hadley?

Um. Andy did all the guards and warden’s taxes……