The east coast is getting pelted by wind and snow. People rush to the grocery store to help them “survive” for a couple of days. Really? What do people need? First is beer! Of course, why didn’t I think of that. Second was “bubble bath” soap to keep the kids busy. Third was ice cream.
The “tribal dance” on preparing income taxes for 2014 has begun. Forms are starting to arrive in the mail and information is funneling in on 401(k)’s and IRA’s. I have been hooked on “Turbo-Tax”to prepare my taxes even though it costs me $50 for the software each year. I recently spent my money and got the Deluxe version of “Turbo”. I found out several weeks after buying Turbo-Tax that after 10 years, Deluxe version does not do what it did in the past. One of the forms I need has been transfered to “Premier” version of software. I needed to upgrade for another $30. Assh—-. I have no problem with Turbo-Tax changing their sales programs but to be sneaky about it really burns my a–. Wait! News alert. Turbo-Tax has received such negative “feed back” that they are offering a $25 refund for anyone who was misinformed. What a gesture! What happened to the $5 extra that I had to pay. Okay, okay. I won’t quibble over $5. I went on line to claim my $25 and found out that I will get it after I file my taxes in April. Really? Why do I have to wait for my refund? April? I predict the next roadblock will be proving that I have been a long term customer of Turbo-Tax along with purchase receipts. Alas, you know as well as I do that I will never get my $25 because I won’t have all the information. I get the ultimate laugh. I will never, ever use “Turbo” again. Clark Howard says TaxAct is pretty good for the money.
And so it goes. Tax time is never a fun time. Snow last night. The wrong NFL teams will be in the Super Bowl. The good news is your Mom and I have been eating free at our favorite restaurant by using our Christmas gift card from Grasshopper No.1 (and favorite Son-in-law). Also the Marcus Theater gift card keeps giving (from Christmas) and is doubly good if you are a senior.
Inflate those footballs.
Love
Dad