After all, why not claim it as a business expense and get Uncle Sam to subsidize it — especially if you're in the public eye and can claim you need the watch to build your brand? The reality ...

Uncle Sam is one tough old avatar. Cartoonists and designers of all stripes have relied on him as a handy symbol of the U.S. government for ages. He’s evolved in small ways—his costume has ...

Most people recognize that paying taxes is necessary. The money helps build and maintain highways and other infrastructure. It helps fight crime and keeps several important institutions operating.