taxes on rich

Jul
3
2026
Explain Socialism
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
Republican Elephant Leads Tour Through Democratic Socialists Policy Attractions
ELEPHANT TOURS DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS ATTRACTIONS by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
An elephant representing Republicans conducts a tour of attractions labeled Democratic Socialists on July 1 2026. Three signs advertise health care for all, taxes paid by the rich and housing that average people can afford. A young visitor in a cap asks where the house of horrors is that was promised. The scene uses the classic elephant symbol to frame policy offerings as ordinary exhibits rather than frightening outcomes.
Elephant barker questions Democratic Socialists booth promises
ELEPHANT BARKER AT DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS BOOTH by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
An elephant dressed as a barker stands at a Democratic Socialists booth displaying signs for health care for all, rich folks paying taxes, and housing you can afford. The figure holds a pointer toward the arch and addresses a child visitor. The child asks where the house of horrors is located. The scene is set outdoors with a building facade visible behind the signs. Publication occurred on July 1 2026.
Blue State Wealth Tax Chasing Rich Out
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
Feb
3
2026
Creative Writing Classes Pay Off in Tax Season Satire
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
This tax season humor cartoon depicts an older man seated in a red armchair, penning details on an IRS 1040 form, as his wife stands nearby with a tray of steaming cups, delivering the punchline about creative writing classes paying off. The satirical view of income tax returns captures a domestic scene tax time parody, where the husband channels his educational investments into what appears to be an imaginative approach to tax filing. With a humorous take on tax preparation creativity, the illustration pokes fun at the notion of turning literary flair into fiscal advantage, all set against a simple indoor backdrop with wall art and a window view. The witty commentary underscores how seemingly unrelated skills like those from creative writing classes can 'pay off' in unexpected ways, especially during the dreaded tax season. Artist signature 'Schwadron' adds a touch of authenticity to this political cartoon on tax evasion creativity.
Dec
23
2025
Money Talks
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
Jul
29
2025
Tax Code
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
Jul
8
2025
Diogenes' Search
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
Tax The Rich and Other Political Buttons
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
Monopoly Man Celebrates Tax Cuts While Congress Buries Government of the People
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
On June 30 2025 the cartoon shows the Monopoly Man dancing over the grave of government of the people by the people for the people dated 1789-2025. Papers labeled big beautiful tax cuts tax cuts for the rich Medicaid cuts and spending cuts for the poor swirl around. Shovels marked House and Senate stand ready in the dirt. The image responds to recent congressional action on a major tax and spending bill that reduces Medicaid and targets benefits toward wealthier interests.
Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Stands Tall Above Alarmed Group
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
A tall figure shaped like legislation stands in a city street with arms extended outward. Below it a group of people look upward with wide eyes and open mouths while some raise hands. The figure holds a sign reading I'm Just a Bill. Text at the top names the scene Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. The composition places the legislation form above the group in an urban setting with buildings on both sides.
May
22
2025
Big Beautiful Bill
BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Republicans pass bill to cut taxes for rich
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
Big Beautiful Bill-Invoice to Lower Wage Earners
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
May
14
2025
No Trickle Down
NO TRICKLE DOWN by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
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