The forms we get from the IRS aren’t what anyone would call inspiring works of art. But the concept of taxes inspires all kinds of artistic expression around the world.

In the U.K. this week, a new street art campaign was launched by a group called Mutate Britain, in support of a “Robin Hood” tax, charging large corporations more than small ones.

IRS forms may be simple in design, but they provide hours of entertainment as parody. In The New York Times last week, graphic designer Sam Potts shared his rendition of the freelancer’s write-off list.

My personal favorite in Potts’ design?: “If you do not twitter, you do not qualify as a freelancer and may not use this form” (follow us @economystory).

Here’s another link between art and taxes: In Mexico, artists can even pay their taxes with works of art. USA Today reported on a project that’s been around since 1957:

There’s a sliding scale: If you sell five artworks in a year, you must give the government one. Sell 21 pieces, the government gets six. A 10-member jury of artists ensures that no one tries to unload junk.

Under the program, the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit now owns 4,248 paintings, sculptures, engravings and photographs by Diego Rivera, Rufino Tamayo, Leonora Carrington and other masters.