Thursday, December 22, 2011
Christmas Gifts for that Special Tax Person
For Counsel (Products and Gifts for Lawyers) sells an exact reproduction of the original 1913 Form 1040 (for $245):
Four pages long, including one page of instructions. Impressively framed in classic mahogany with beaded edge and segmented mat of ivory. Brass plate mounted on the mat states: "1913 Inaugural Form 1040." Framed dimensions are 30" by 24". Comes with Plexiglas and all accessories for hanging.
Unframed copies of the 1913 Form 1040 can be downloaded for free at the IRS and the Tax History Project. There are also copies available on eBay (here and here).
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