Real Taxpayers of Genius e-file

February 9, 2009

That's the message from Maryland tax officials.

Taking a cue from those great "Real Men of Genius" beer ads, the Old Line State tax office salutes Mr. Frustrated Taxpayer, who reduces his tax hassles by e-filing.

Maryland's tax advice YouTube spot incorporates the background quips theme of the Bud Light radio ad originals.

But despite the light-hearted presentation style, the Maryland video has a serious message. "Bringing humor to the otherwise stressful topic of doing taxes is one
way we hope to grab people's attention," Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot said in a release.

The Maryland e-file video closes with Franchot appearing on screen to remind taxpayers that online filing is faster and easier than mailing in a return. And, as the video points out, no more paper cuts.

If you can't see the video above, click here to view it.

If you're a Marylander or owe Maryland taxes, you can go to www.marylandtaxes.com to e-file and get other state tax information.

And if you just want to spend some time ROFLMAOPIPing, then head on over to this Fun Times Guide post, which has audio clips of many of the hilarious Bud Light ads.

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