I saw this in a discussion over on Slashdot about New York sales/use tax - someone mentioned that “New York has always been a bit bizzare about taxes.” Someone else replied with:
They’re not bizarre; they’re just greedy for every dollar they can get their grubby little paws on. Just remember that the only difference between the government and the Mafia is that the government controls the schools.
Funny, yes, but there is an alarming amount of truth in that statement…
Yep, it’s that time of year again. April 15th in the United States has a special meaning - it’s tax day. File your yearly income tax return OR ELSE!
Normally I’d spend all day ranting and raving about how much I hate the IRS (which I do) and how taxes are evil (which they are) and so forth. But honestly I’m just too tired to do that today.
I had my taxes prepared professionally this year - the move, along with some other things, introduced some complexities to my return that I just didn’t want to deal with, so I paid some people who’s logo is a rather uninspired green square to do it for me.
Of course, that doesn’t mean I’m any less angry at the IRS for taking my money away from me. What was that quote… ah yes, that April 15th is “the day I capitulate to the reality that the USA is actually socialist.” So true, so true.
Not to dampen anyone’s spirits, but if you’re feeling pretty happy today because you’re getting a refund on your taxes, just remember - that’s your money to begin with. You just “lent” it to the government, interest free. Nice deal for them, eh?
Ah, taxes…
Keithius | August 27, 2008
