Could Bitcoin Replace the Dollar?
People continue to ask if Bitcoin will replace the dollar. They believe that the recent surge in Bitcoin indicates that it will topple the USD as the world’s reserve currency, [...]
IRS: Hello; This is the IRS helpline. What is your problem?
Obviously, you owe us money or you would not be calling.
CITIZEN: Can you explain why I owe you money?
IRS: Its called taxes.
CITIZEN: Well how much do I owe?
IRS: That is your job to figure it out.
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CITIZEN: So why won’t you tell me?
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CITIZEN: What if I get it wrong?
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take your home and put you in prison.
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CITIZEN: What is that?
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