Pay the Man II EZ Form Mystery Cache
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DO NOT PUSH, PULL, OR OTHERWISE USE ANY TYPE OF FORCE. YOU'LL BREAK IT!! TRACKABLES ARE NOT IN THE CACHE. This cache is not at the posted coordinates. The cache is located on private property and authorization to place has been obtained. Please stay off the landscaping. Hours of operation are daylight hours only. Summer Hours: 8:00 to 8:00 
PAY THE MAN II – EZFORM The tax deadline of April 15th fast approaches for yet another year. So our favorite tax authority is setting out the next geocache challenge. He understands that last year’s “puzzle” was a bit tedious for most, so has adopted the EZ form for this year’s taax challenge. By doing some fun research about the origins of tax you can complete the puzzle and be rewarded with this awesome cache. Just as with filing your taxes you must keep your aattitude focused on the positive with this cache. It requires some patience (NO FORCE) and a flip in aattitude to get things back in order. But take it slow and you are sure to smile.
Pay The Man II
Pokedad59
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| 1. |
What household item was first taxed as a luxury item in 1898 at the start of the Spanish-American War & continues to be taxed today? |
| 4. |
Which was the first state to ratify the 16th Amendment on August 10, 1909? |
| 7. |
Line 6 on FORM 1040EZ shows you what? (2 words) |
| 10. |
April 15th may now be tax day in the US, but it is also the birthday of this famous Verrocchio apprentice. |
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| 2. |
Who is credited with creating the first Form 1040? (3 words) |
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What Ancient civilization revered the Tax Professional as the most noble man in society? |
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Who stars in the short film "The New Spirit" to help the Government teach people about taxes? (2 words) |
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If you are filing your taxes and have to fill out a FORM 6197 what tax are you filing? (2 words) |
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Which President created what is now the IRS? |
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On February 25, 1913 Secretary of State __________ certified ratification of the 16th Amendment. |
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Solution:
Line 1 5(6) 7(11) 2(6) 8(7) 3(1) 1(1) 4(5) 9(4) 10(2) 6(3)
Now take your answer from Line 1 and insert it on Line 2
Line 2._________________________________
Now do the following:
a 5
b 4
c 2
d 0
e 2
f 6
g 5
h 0
i 1
j 3
k 2
l 9
m 4
n 6
o 1
p 1
q 5
r 9
s 3
t 5
u 7
v 5
w 7
x 9
y 8
z 6
Now take your answer and insert into the following:
N 42 XX.XXX W 083 XX.XXX
Additional Hints
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