Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed members of the audience, I stand before you today to shed light on a topic that is as baffling as it is outrageous. We're diving headfirst into the murky waters of excess proceeds—when the government decides to not only take a slice of your hard earned cake but also the whole darn bakery! It's like they hosted a bake sale with your goodies, indulged themselves, and then had the audacity to charge you for the crumbs. I mean, really, it's like watching a magic...