Man Seeking Lower Tax Bracket Becomes Children’s Author

A New York City man seeking to drastically reduce his income has successfully published his first book, “How About a Kiss for Me?” According to the publisher, the kids’ book has sold almost 8 copies nationwide since its publication in June and is likely to generate over $12 in royalties for Mr. Tarpley. One financial planner estimated that Mr. Tarpley’s second book, due out in 2012, should enable his family to file for personal bankruptcy by 2013.