Many Happy Returns: An unofficial guide to your income-tax problems

by Groucho Marx, O. Soglow (Illustrator)

Classic Groucho Marx as he takes us through the foibles and confusion of our tax code, bringing laughter (if not enlightenment) to the taxpayers of America. 96 pages.

Genres: Humor

96 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1942

About the author

Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx, was an American comedian and film star. He is famed as a master of wit. He made 15 feature films with his siblings, the Marx Brothers, and also had a successful solo career, most notably as the host of the radio and television game show, You Bet Your Life. He had a distinctive image, which included a heavy greasepaint moustache and eyebrows, and glasses.

Reviews

[Ronald J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was priced at $1 when it was published in 1942. Apparently there was some controversy over the publishing of this book, since the income tax law was new and the publisher didn't want to upset the government. Groucho Marx is witty as hell, and this book will make you chuckle throughout. It's not LOL like PJ O'Rourke, or Florence King, but it's clever and insightful when it comes to income taxes. It's also short, hard to find, and relatively expensive.

My dad gifted this copy to me for my Birthday--thanks, Dad! It's a great historical book.

[Jonathan Herr · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bizarre experience. A book on income tax by a comedian is his prime. 80 years ago. It’s funny and the jokes still land. Worth the hour and a half it took to read. Any longer and it may have overstayed its welcome.

[Lawrence Cohan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely hilarious but you must hear Groucho's voice in your head while reading it.