Rick McKee draws a straightforward scene with IRS tax return drop boxes colored blue for liberal and red for conservative. The blue box looks standard, like a mailbox, while the red one has a jagged, toothy opening that resembles a monster's mouth. A man in a pinstripe suit stands there, holding a yellow folder presumably containing his tax return, with his finger to his chin in a thinking pose. The sign above points down with an arrow, labeling them clearly.

No hidden meanings jump out; it's all right there in the visible details. The color choices nod to political party associations, blue for Democrats and red for Republicans, common in American cartoons. The monstrous conservative box adds a layer of dry humor, making the decision seem risky for one side. McKee's style keeps it clean and direct, focusing on the absurdity without cluttering the frame with extra elements.

Cartoons like this thrive on timeliness, and this one from 2014 ties into IRS news without spelling it out. Editors appreciate the simplicity, as it lets readers connect the dots. The composition balances the elements well, with the man offset to the right, drawing the eye from the sign to the boxes and his puzzled expression. Tags such as IRS satire, political divide, tax cartoon, conservative monster, and liberal normalcy capture the essence without overreaching.