Most people would probably never make a connection between love, sex and the Internal Revenue Service.

However, playwriters William Van Zandt and Jane Milmore did— so much so, they wrote a play combining all three.

Under the direction of Kay Mueller, the whole play is a “charade,” said Brad Mills, operations manager at Ingersoll Dinner Theater.

The play is a “hilarious tribute to the depths people go to avoid paying taxes.”

“Love, Sex and the IRS” is a comedy that tells the tale of what happens when “couple” Jon and Leslie try to outwit the IRS.

Two out-of-work musicians rooming together in Manhattan, Jon and Leslie are running short on funds.

In a grand scheme to save some cash, Jon decides to file his tax returns listing Leslie as his wife.

The problem? Leslie is a man.

Jon’s plan seems to be working until the IRS informs the “couple” they are being audited.

To keep their cover, Jon’s fiancee Kate helps Leslie dress and act like a housewife.

The plot thickens when Jon’s mother drops by unexpectedly to meet Jon’s new fiancee.

Things get progressively worse when Leslie’s ex-girlfriend shows up, demanding to know why Leslie has changed and won’t see her anymore.

As an added bonus to theater-goers, John Thompson, long-time actor for the Ingersoll, will be performing his 100th show in “Love, Sex and the IRS.”

Before the show, join the Ingersoll for dinner.

The theater will be serving a variety of main entrees including carved roast beef, white fish in a lemon-pepper sauce, California-style pasta and Irish beef stew.

Hot vegetables, cold and tossed salads and homemade rolls are served on the side.

“Love, Sex and the IRS” will be playing evening and matinee performances until Nov. 9.

Tickets range from $26-31 and include the home-cooked, four-entree buffet before the show.

For further ticket information call the Ingersoll Dinner Theater, (515) 274-4686.