The Cobbler's Children Have No Shoes

Jeanette Jamieson hasn't paid her Georgia state income taxes in eight years according to an AJC report.

This might not be so bad except for the following facts:

• She serves in the Georgia House of Representatives
• She serves on the House Ways & Means Committee which writes tax legislation.
• She is an accountant who owns Jamieson Accounting & Tax Services in Toccoa.

She has reached a settlement with the Georgia Department of Revenue to pay $45,734 by March 15th. Her excuse for nonpayment is that her public responsiblities have distracted her from taking proper care.

Maybe she advises her clients in the same manner as the old Steve Martin Saturday Night Live skit:

How to Make a Million Dollars and Not Pay Taxes

"First, make a million dollars. Next, don't pay taxes. Then when the government comes wondering why you haven't paid taxes remember these two words. They are very important. Say, "I Forgot!"