Happy Tax Day!

[Brian37]

I don't have to file for a while yet, as I don't owe anything, and because of my income, I'm not legally required to file a return.  I do so basically to get my renter's property tax refund.

Seriously, I hope that advice is from a licensed tax accountant or lawyer. Not saying you are wrong, but for the general public, it is well known you still have to file even if you own nothing. 

I will say this, it is a myth that IRS agents are out to get anyone. Even if one makes a mistake, or forgets to file, they are pretty good, even if you owe, about working with you. Same with banks and credit card companies. It isn't that you should do those things alone, no, but the worst thing you can do with any of those entities is to obstruct, ignore.

I missed paying my property tax and that piled up on me. But nobody busted down my door or had me arrested. I am caught up on that though. 

This actually reminds me of a recent story, unrelated, but still dispels the bullshit idea that government is always bad.

https://bep.gov/services/currencyredemption.html

There is a government agency, that when one gets stupid, and their money gets destroyed, say by fire, or termites or water, if you save enough of that left over, you can send it in and get the damaged money replaced. Point is, humans work in government, not robots, and not every individual who works in government has the same political views or economics.

I know that was a side issue, but still. I really hate how the GOP has vilified anyone who dares suggest we should do things better. 

Point is, taxes are NOT robbery and neither is social security or medicaid or medicare. The only real argument that can be had about any government budget is how to spend it and what to spend it on effectively.

---

Thank you, taxpayers.

I don't mind. It is worth it to me to keep others stable.

Now while I got money back, I still pay taxes on everything I buy so that does end up going to the big pot. 

If we had universal health care, this wouldn't be an issue.