tricky

California property taxes could only be levied on finished projects, which is why William Randolph Hearst [1863-1951] never completed San Simeon.

French axiom

The Bread Famine in 18th-century France

"Only those who can't afford to pay taxes, pay taxes."

you need to try this

"In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."
- Benjamin Franklin

Why pay an accountant minimum $75 when you can do it yourself in ten minutes for free here.

Since World War I, twelve hundred English country houses has been bulldozed.