Death and taxes are two inevitable things in life. They have been the subject of much curiosity and speculation over the centuries. Riddles allow us to approach these topics in a lighter, thought-provoking way. Below are 51 riddles about death and taxes to puzzle your mind.
Riddles About Death
#1
What happens to a frog’s car when it breaks down?
It gets toad away.
#2
A doctor and a bus driver are both in love with the same woman, an attractive girl named Sarah. The bus driver had to go on a long bus trip that would last a week. Before he left, he gave Sarah seven apples. Why?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
#3
A man was found dead in a field of snow. The only tracks next to him were those of a big dog. What happened?
His dog helped dig his grave.
#4
A man is found dead in the middle of a field, lying flat on his back. Next to him there is an unopened package. There are no other tracks in the field. How did he die?
He jumped out of a plane and his parachute failed to open.
#5
I have cities with no houses, forests with no trees, water with no fish. What am I?
A map.
#6
What gets broken without being held?
A promise.
#7
A cowboy rode into town on Friday. He stayed for three nights and left on Friday. How is this possible?
His horse was named Friday.
#8
What belongs to you but other people use it more than you?
Your name.
#9
I make you weak at the worst of all times. I keep you safe, I keep you fine. I make your hands sweat, and your heart grow cold. I visit the weak, but seldom the bold. What am I?
Fear.
#10
What word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
Short.
#11
A man was to be sentenced, and the judge told him, “You may make a statement. If it is true, I’ll sentence you to four years in prison. If it is false, I’ll sentence you to six years in prison.” After the man made his statement, the judge decided to let him go free. What did the man say?
He said, “You will sentence me to six years in prison.” If it was true, then the judge should have sentenced him to four years. But because the man would have then been lying, the judge could not sentence him to six years. Therefore, by not sentencing him, the judge let him go free.
#12
What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month?
The letter “R”.
#13
A doctor and a taxi driver are both in love with the same woman. The taxi driver got to marry her and the doctor did not, why?
Because she did not have the patience to wait for the doctor!
#14
The more there is, the less you see. What is it?
Darkness.
#15
What has a head, a tail, but no body?
A coin.
#16
I follow you all the time and copy your every move. But you can’t touch me or catch me. What am I?
Your shadow.
#17
What can fill up a room but takes up no space?
Light.
#18
If you drop me, I’m sure to crack. But give me a smile and I’ll always smile back. What am I?
A mirror.
#19
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
A map.
#20
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A towel.
#21
You bury me when I am alive, and dig me up when I die. What am I?
A plant.
#22
I am lighter than a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for over five minutes. What am I?
Breath.
#23
What goes up and down but does not move?
Stairs.
#24
What is broken every time it’s spoken?
Silence.
#25
What gets broken without being held?
A promise.
Riddles About Taxes
#26
I’m taken from your paycheck each time, though you’ll never miss just a single dime. What am I?
Taxes.
#27
I make sure you pay your fair share, taking a piece of your income without care. You can’t escape me, though some might try, I’ll be after you until the day you die. What am I?
The IRS (Internal Revenue Service).
#28
You earn it by working, then pay me a share. I exist to fund public programs, which everyone gets to share. What am I?
Taxes.
#29
I’m a payment you make based on your wealth. Skirt me and you’ll pay a fine or do jail time for stealth. What am I?
Taxes.
#30
You pay me each year, though not with delight. I help fund roads, schools, and more – services to benefit your plight. What am I?
Taxes.
#31
I take a piece of what you earn each check. Pay me on time to avoid a major wreck! The IRS loves me, most hate my name, but I help fund community assets all the same. What am I?
Taxes.
#32
You can’t escape me, that’s a fact. Unless you cheat and try not to pay your tax. I help build roads and schools, services we lack. Though I shrink your pay, it could be worse – so pay me on time and avoid my curse! What am I?
Taxes.
#33
You make the money, I take a cut. Funding parks, roads, and more things we all use for free. You can try to hide, but you can’t escape me. Pay on time, or you’ll owe a penalty. What am I?
Taxes.
#34
I take a bite out of your check, a chunk you probably won’t miss. But if you skip paying me, you’ll pay a fine and owe recompense. What am I?
Taxes.
#35
You earn the cash but pay me a share, I help fund community assets like roads and schools that we all share. Pay on time or you’ll get a scare. The IRS will make you pay your fair share. What am I?
Taxes.
#36
You make the dough, I take a piece. Funding roads and schools – community needs, not just feasts. Pay me promptly and on time. If not, you’ll owe a fine. What am I?
Taxes.
#37
I take a cut of what you make each year. Pay me promptly to avoid IRS fear. Though I shrink your check, it could be worse – so pay your taxes and avoid my curse! What am I?
Taxes.
#38
You earn the cash, I take a part. To fund community programs – it’s my art! Don’t try hiding funds in the Caymans, I’ll catch you fast, pay fines and damage your plans. So pay me on time and avoid all that mess. I promise in return you’ll be financially blessed! What am I?
Taxes.
#39
You make the money, pay me a share. I help fund highways, schools and community care. Pay on time and do your civic part. If not, you’ll face fees – and collection will start! What am I?
Taxes.
#40
Pay me each year, it funds public works. Like roads and schools and municipal perks. I shrink your check but it’s for a good cause. So pay promptly and avoid the laws! What am I?
Taxes.
#41
Each check I take a bite, helping fund the public right. Pay me on time and do your part, or face fines for cheating – and IRS alerts that will start! What am I?
Taxes.
#42
I fund community assets for all to use. So pay me promptly, you can’t refuse! Try to cheat and you’ll face the heat. I’ll catch you quickly for incomplete receipts! What am I?
Taxes.
#43
You earn the money, I take a chunk. Skipping payment means fines from the IRS punks. So pay on time and avoid all that mess, I promise in return financial success! What am I?
Taxes.
#44
You make the cash, I take a part. Helping fund roads, schools – public assets aren’t free or à la carte. Skipping payment means major fines. The IRS catches cheaters all the time! So do your civic duty and promptly pay, I promise in return a financially sunny day! What am I?
Taxes.
#45
Pay me each year, though it causes you pain. I help fund fire trucks, schools – community gain. If you skip paying, an audit you’ll face. So do your duty and pay promptly to avoid disgrace! What am I?
Taxes.
#46
You make the money, pay me a share. To fund community programs – it’s only fair! Skip paying your tax and you’ll face the fine. The IRS will catch you, give it time! So pay promptly to avoid the mess, do your civic duty – I must confess! What am I?
Taxes.
#47
I take a piece of your yearly pay. Skipping me means IRS headaches will fill your day. But fund public projects I certainly do. So pay your taxes, your civic duty – it’s true! What am I?
Taxes.
#48
Pay me each year, though I make you blue. I help build highways, schools – assets for me and you! If you try to cheat, you’ll face the heat. So do your duty and pay promptly – avoid a defeat! What am I?
Taxes.
#49
I take a bite from your yearly pay, funding public programs – it’s fair to say. Skip me and risk fines, that’s a fact. So do your duty – promptly pay your tax! What am I?
Taxes.
#50
Each check I take a little slice, funding community programs – it’s so nice! But if you skip me, then look out below – the IRS will make your finances flow! So pay up on time, do your civic chore. Funding public assets I’m what I’m here for! What am I?
Taxes.
#51
You earn the money, I take a cut – for roads, schools, parks – things we all use, though some fuss and strut. Pay me on time, for civic projects I pay. Fund community assets in a significant way! So do your duty and pay promptly, I vow – financially you will see some good karma right now! What am I?
Taxes.
Conclusion
While death and taxes are unavoidable, these riddles encourage us to approach them with a spirit of curiosity and fun. Contemplating the puzzling nature of existence through the lens of humor can help us gain perspective. Taxes, though disliked, fund important public services that we all benefit from. Overall, engaging with riddles provides an enjoyable workout for our minds!
