Even the clown prince of crime can’t escape the clutches of the tax code. Joker might think that his explosive antics and anarchic art are deductible business expenses, but trust me—no amount of maniacal laughter can rewrite IRS regulations.

Joker’s latest scheme? Trying to claim his endless property damage as “creative business expenditures.” He argues that his signature chaos is essential for maintaining his brand image. But the tax law isn’t nearly as forgiving as his twisted sense of humor. Whether it’s his extravagant makeup, his custom-designed clown car, or even the cost of his “special effects” (read: explosives), the IRS sees them all as nothing more than expenses of criminal misadventure.

As Batman, I’ve seen many villains try to outsmart the system—and Joker’s deductions are just another punchline in Gotham’s long history of fiscal folly. The IRS, like me, never sleeps. They’re always ready to pounce on the next attempt at creative accounting. In the end, Joker’s tax deductions aren’t a cunning loophole; they’re a liability waiting to be audited.

So while he may revel in chaos, remember: even in Gotham’s underworld, every villain must eventually face the harsh reality of the taxman’s justice. No clowning around when it comes to paying your dues.