The ritual of preparing tax returns is here again.
I purchased my Turbo-Tax software and loaded it onto my computer.
“Turbo” immediately checked for updates and downloaded those onto my computer.
I got to download my one free State tax software program.
I gathered my receipts into a box.
For “backup” and detailed explanations, I picked up a free copy of Federal Tax Publication 17 from the local IRS office. It is a good reference book.
Finally, yes finally, I could start to enter my information onto the Turbo-Tax program. It seems to get more complicated each year.
I have a few thoughts to share about taxes (hey, it is my blog)!
First, old retired people should not have to fill out tax forms.
We should not have to pay Federal or State taxes.
The government should have to support me in the style to which I have become accustomed.
All medical programs should be “free”.
Long term care should be mandatory unless one of my kids would like to take in a cranky old man (the choice should be mine). There have been cases of abuse.
Oh yeah. I think all Senators and House Representatives in Washington should have to live by the same rules that I do. Hmmm! Maybe that is what would change the complicated tax/medical system around. Don’t hold your breath for that to happen.
Enough bitching. I need to fill out my Turbo-Tax to see if I get a refund.
Love,
Dad