Ahhh Tax Day...

[Kaylara]

And on this day, I would like to pay tribute to those American Forefathers who started a revolution, and broke away from England because they didn't like the taxes imposed on them...

Kaylara

[Phoenix Blue]

. . .since the forefathers couldn't vote in Parliamentary elections. Ergo, taxation without representation.

That analogy just doesn't hold anymore. American citizens have the power to change the aspects of government they don't like--but too many have been brainwashed into thinking they can't make a difference. However, when enough people speak up concerning a particular issue, the politicians always listen.

Remember, politicians can be rented--but they can't be bought, because no amount of money can buy your vote.

[Arduinna]

All I can say is, I'm glad I did them last week! No standing in line at the post office for me!

And boy did I have a HUGE tax bill this year.

[Phoenix Blue]

I actually had a good-sized refund. I planned it that way. . . I like having something to look forward to when I file my taxes. It also gets them out of the way early--I tend to file in February. This year, I e-filed (the Air Force prepares and files tax forms for its members at no cost) and had my refund by the first of March.

[WandererInGray]

*soft smile*

'Tis better to PAY taxes than to get a refund.

Refunds means the government has gotten to use your hard earned money all year at NO INTEREST. :mad:

[Phoenix Blue]

Quoth WandererInGray:
*soft smile*

'Tis better to PAY taxes than to get a refund.

Refunds means the government has gotten to use your hard earned money all year at NO INTEREST. :mad:

Yeah, so then I would have spent it, and then griped because I wouldn't have had the money to pay my taxes come 15 April. :p No, no, I like refunds, they pay for things like down payments on engagement rings.

Seriously, it may be better advice to owe taxes from a fiscal standpoint. . . but from an emotional standpoint, it's much more rewarding to have the money come back to me. And that means more to me than a couple percentage points' interest.

[MammaStar]

Today is my older bro's birthday. He usually grumbles about it, but I saw him yesterday & gave him a really cool present (Playstation 2--yep, I'm an awesome sister :D ).

[Phoenix Blue]

You rock! :D Adopt me?

[MammaStar]

You rock!:D Adopt me?

How do you think I got him! ;)

[WandererInGray]

No, no, I like refunds, they pay for things like down payments on engagement rings.

An engagement ring?

:eyebrow:

Who you buying an engagement ring for, busther?




*laughs and runs away very very fast*

[Phoenix Blue]

**Limps after Wanderer, using the cane to alternately support himself and shake it menacingly** Whipper-snapper!

[Nyx]

I did my taxes in Feb. Not that I made enough to owe any money. :rolleyes:

[MammaStar]

No, no, I like refunds, they pay for things like down payments on engagement rings.

I think you need to tell Eshallet that for me!!!!

Cause, that's something he needs to put on his "to buy" list this year. :D

[NightSkye]

my grandma did her taxes in feb .i`m lucky i don`t have taxes :p ;)

[shnen]

I did my taxes and got my sorry excuse for a refund back :dis:

[flar7]

hmmmmm, taxes. I am gonna have to think about filing those one
day!:eek:

as to representation, people have been screaming to their representatives
about income tax ever since it started, and it has gone nowhere but
up!

[manstranger]

in five days it will be "that other day" that some look forward to in April ... mol, if I recall, should know what i'm talking to. So look ahead the the future!

[Garnet]

My taxes were done in Feb. because I go to a 'take a number & wait' place & I want them done before the place gets busy.
I haven't done my own taxes in years. The laws & rules are so complex & strange & seem to change so often that I was getting letters from our pals at the IRS every year about the dumb mistakes I made. It's worth the money to have someone else keep track of all the silly blankety-blank rules.

[Arduinna]

Originally posted by WandererInGray
*soft smile*

'Tis better to PAY taxes than to get a refund.

Refunds means the government has gotten to use your hard earned money all year at NO INTEREST. :mad:


I heartily agree!! I would rather have use of ALL my money during the year and owe, than let them have it interest free!

My philosophy has always been that as long a I owe less that about $2000 I'm thrilled!

[Radocs]

I did my taxes on Sunday. When I dropped 'em off at the post office it was kind of funny to see the box overflowing with other people's tax returns. I do love procrastination!

[CopyrightPolice]

Standing in line at the post office? You mean not everyone filed electronically? *gasp*

We're getting back almost 2 grand, which is good, since we're getting ready to buy a new car. woohoo!