How do I tax thee?: a field guide to the great American rip-off

Introduction: The taxman owns you

Part I: The basics. Transportation : the fleecing starts on your way to work ; Food : time to panic

it's too expensive to buy organic! ; Renting : renting? Welcome to the 4th circle of Hell! ; Utilities : help! The taxes are coming from inside the house! ; Cable : what Game of Thrones really costs you ; Debauchery : too faded to notice you're getting screwed? ; Cell phones : your smartphone is way smarter than you ; Leisure : having a good time? Pay the toll! ; Sharing economy : you're sharing with more people than you realize

Part II: Advanced adulting. Cars : animals on wheels must pay ; Pets : the hidden cost of unconditional love ; House : buying a home? Your dreams are in escrow ; Vacation taxes : resort robberies ; Education : if $200,000 in tuition weren't enough ; Medical : and you thought $500 for a pill was ridiculous ; Death : free at last? Not so fast

Part III: What you can do. Not a single penny : is it possible to pay no taxes? ; Pursuing alternatives : it's right to demand better.