Tax Benefits

An Indian politician went to the US to visit one of his counterparts. When the American senator invited him home for dinner, the minister was very impressed by the lavish mansion, grounds and the costly furniture.

He asked "How can you afford all this on a meagre senator's salary?"

The senator smiled knowingly and took him to the window. "Can you see the river?"

"Yes."

"Can you see the bridge over it?"

"Of course", said the minister.

"10 percent", said the senator smugly.

Some time later, he paid a return visit. The Indian minister lavished his hospitality on him. When he came to his house, the American was stunned by the huge palace the minister had built.

"How can you possibly afford this, on your salary?", he asked.

The minister called him to the window. "See the river over there?"

"Sure", cried the senator.

"Can you see the bridge over it?"

The senator looked, was confused, peered closely and said, "No, I don't see any bridge."

"100 percent", said the minister !!