What are some of the most interesting funny tax evasion stories you've heard?
I heard about a man who claimed that his very large collection of comic books was a business expense because he was 'collecting for resale'. But he had no evidence of any sales or attempts at sales. It was just his hobby that he was trying to pass off as a business.
What are the most interesting tax return funny stories you've heard?
I heard about a guy who tried to claim his daily coffee as a business expense because he said he needed it to be able to think clearly at work. Obviously, it didn't fly with the tax people. It's just so comical how people stretch things to try and save on taxes.
Can you share some funny tax evasion stories?
A rather comical case involved a restaurant owner. He tried to write off an excessive amount for 'food spoilage'. However, when the tax inspector checked, they found that his records were completely fabricated. His excuse was that his staff ate a lot of the food, but that clearly wasn't a valid reason for such a large spoilage claim.
What are some of the most interesting funny geocaching stories you've heard?
There's a story where a geocacher was searching for a cache near a beach. He saw a seagull standing on what he thought was the cache. He tried to shoo the seagull away gently, but the seagull was very protective. Eventually, the seagull flew away and he found the cache. It was really funny how the seagull thought it was its own little treasure.
What are some of the most interesting cruise funny stories you've heard?
A friend told me about a cruise where they had a 'guess the weight of the fish' competition. One guy guessed a ridiculously high number, like 500 pounds for a small fish. When they actually weighed it and it was only 5 pounds, everyone couldn't stop laughing at his over - the - top guess.
What are some of the most interesting funny ancestry stories you've heard?
I heard of an ancestor who thought he could fly. He climbed up on the roof of his barn, flapped his arms made from chicken feathers, and jumped. Of course, he didn't fly but ended up in a haystack unharmed, and it became a hilarious family legend.
What are some of the most interesting funny hypocrisy stories you've heard?
I heard of a man who was constantly on social media promoting healthy eating and fitness. He would post pictures of himself with all kinds of healthy food and talk about his intense workout routines. But in reality, he spent most of his days sitting on the couch eating junk food. His online image was completely false, which was really funny in a way.
What are some of the most interesting funny true stories you've heard?
There was a student who fell asleep during an exam. When the teacher woke him up, he was so disoriented that he started writing his name on the desk instead of the exam paper. The whole class burst out laughing, and the teacher had a hard time getting him to realize what was going on. This story shows how our minds can play tricks on us when we're half - asleep.
What are some of the most interesting funny encounters stories you've heard?
There was a story of a couple at a zoo. They were looking at the monkeys and the man decided to do a little monkey impression. He was jumping around and making funny faces. Well, one of the monkeys got really interested in him and started mimicking his actions right back. It was like they were having a little comedy show just for the onlookers.
What are some of the most interesting vacation funny stories you've heard?
I heard about a family vacation at a beach resort. The kids were building sandcastles and the dad decided to join in. He was so into it that he didn't notice the incoming tide. When the first wave came, it washed away half of their masterpiece. The dad tried to save it by jumping in front of the wave, but ended up getting soaked. The whole family was laughing so hard at his attempt to protect the sandcastle.
What are some of the most interesting funny scar stories you've heard?
A guy I know got a scar on his nose. He was at a zoo, leaning in too close to the monkey cage to get a better look. The monkey reached out and scratched his nose. It was quite a shock at the time but he now laughs about how curious he was and how unpredictable monkeys can be.