“Trump’s Fast-Food Dilemma: Will a Day at McDonald’s Turn His Tax Strategy Upside Down?”
In a world where presidential antics keep us guessing, one can’t help but wonder: what happens when a former president trades the Oval Office for a fryer at McDonald’s? Well, the answer’s not just fast food—it’s tax season sprinkled with a side of political humor! In a recent revelation, President Donald Trump expressed his concerns about how his brief stint flipping burgers while campaigning could complicate his tax filing. With visions of 1099s dancing in his head, Trump lamented the possibility of a higher tax bracket and how self-employment taxes could make his life a whole lot messier. After all, who knew that working the drive-thru could lead to IRS headaches? And just when you think it couldn’t get more absurd, he might just opt to abolish the IRS altogether! Dive into the hilarity of this unexpected financial dilemma—where burger flipping meets budget balancing! <a href="https://theonion.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/TrumpWorriedNIBPHG.jpg”>LEARN MORE.
WASHINGTON—Complaining that all the extra income would likely bump him up to a higher bracket, President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday he was worried that the day he spent working at McDonald’s while on the campaign trail would screw up his taxes. “Last year, my taxes were perfect, but this 1099 is going to send my earnings through the roof,” said the 45th and 47th president of the United States, adding that while he was accustomed to receiving significant refunds from the federal government, his paycheck from the fast food restaurant would likely throw everything off. “Sure, it was fun working the fryer and the drive-thru, but I’m not a full-time employee, so that self-employment tax is going to really screw me. And now I’m going to have to pay taxes in Pennsylvania. I should have just listened to my tax guy and taken cash.” At press time, reports confirmed Trump had opted to skip the hassle of filing his taxes and dissolve the IRS instead.
