- The person responsible was out trick-or-treating
- This is the New Team Effort, i.e. No One is responsible
- You're a capitalist, quit whining
- Your comment/question has offended a protected class, apologize
- A side effect of global warming
- Psychologically, you show an anal retentive neurosis, expecting payment on time is infantile
- There are some jobs Americans just won't do!
- The dollar has fallen to a new low, you actually owe for the books you've sold
- Your Cap and Trade tax has wiped out your balance, expect an invoice soon
- The New Pay Czar has decided to punish you for excessive income