Test of Faith
Test of Faith
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Napkins are things we use and discard
every day. Life can so easily be discarded as well.
"A Sketch in Time" takes the idea of a discarded napkin
and redeems it through the art drawn upon it. Take comfort
in knowing that God specializes in Redeeming the Discarded.
A Light in the Desert
"In the same way, let your light shine before
others, that they may see your good deeds
and glorify your Father in heaven."
(Matthew 5:16)
W W W . S A I N T E R S E C T I O N . O R G
Outstanding in His Field!
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Walrus Workout
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A Taxing Quiz
This little quiz may take some of the sting out of fi ling your tax
returns this year. Good luck!
1. Which ancient civilization revered the tax professional as the
noblest man in society?
A.
Greece
B.
Rome
C.
Egypt
D.
Incas
2. The IRS received more than 146 million individual income tax
returns in the fi ling season. How many of these returns
were fi led electronically?
A.
1,654,841
B.
59,769,000
C.
44,011,726
D.
33,691,000
3. In the Southern United States, some citizens once had to pay a
poll tax in order to vote. Often, African Americans and those with
low incomes could not aff ord to pay the tax and were therefore
denied the right to vote. The 24th Amendment declared the poll
tax unconstitutional. In what year was the 24th Amendment ratifi ed?
A.
1902
B.
1964
C.
1879
D.
1957
4. How much does it cost taxpayers for each $100 collected by the IRS?
A.
$10
B.
$2.45
C.
41 cents
D.
89 cents
5. A tariff is a direct tax on imported and exported goods.
What is the origin of the word "tariff "?
A.
the English word "tarry," which means "to delay or be slow"
B.
the French word "tare," which means "corrupt"
C.
the Arabic word "ta'rif," which means "information"
D.
the English word "tar," which is a thick, sticky liquid
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Me? Crazy?
Bumper Sticker Reads:
"My wife thinks I'm crazy,
but I'm not the one
who married me!"
Scoring:
5 = You are rich in tax
knowledge, but that's not
a legitimate deduction.
4 = Better than the average
taxpayer
3 = Do you have a receipt?
2 = Write your congressman.
1 = Add up all you made last
year, and send it in.
0 = No loopholes for you!
Answ
ers:
1. A.,
2.
C.,
3.
B.
,
4. C.,
5.
D.
Chuckle