I finally knuckled down on Saturday
and submitted my 2014 federal and state tax forms (due April 15th here in the USA). It was the first time in many years that I had to get my hands dirty and do the work myself (without the help of H&R Block or my firm’s resources).
I selected TurboTax tax software to prepare and file the forms electronically. The outcome : NO tax refund for me! I have to send in a check since I paid too little during the year. It was a little unnerving to enter my Social Security Number and financial information on-line. Identity theft and tax refund fraud have skyrocketed in recent years .. and the IRS is simply not equipped and staffed to handle all the thievery. Come on, Congress ! Get some funds and help the IRS to put better processes, checks and systems in place !
1. It’s amendment;
2. So cut the US Defense Budget by 18%? I’m all for that.
3. Not so sure about doing away with Social Security and healthcare for everyone. You will grow old as well.
4. And finally – like it or not – as an American you own the payment of a little interest on the US $18 trillion national debt every year.
