E. Simms Campbell: Dependent Exemptions

E. Simms Campbell's Harem Girls cartoon from the April 1937 Esquire may seem a tad dated today. Now, as a result of our new tax law, after the 2017 tax year dependents are no longer subject to an income tax exemption, although the standard deduction has been increased. Someone is going to have to inform the sultan.

"You mean I can claim an exemption if I have children?"
E. Simms Campbell
Esquire, April 1937, page 42

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In the United States, federal income tax needs to be filed by tomorrow, April 15. Back in 1937 when this New Yorker cover by Constantin Alajálov was published, the income tax was due on March 15. As you can see, at the time people were as conflicted as they are today about having to pay it.

Constantin Alajálov
The New Yorker, March 13, 1937

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