Tax Day Cometh

This being April 14, the most obvious topic is --- taxes.  So not to disappoint, here we go.

As usual, I tackled my own until a rough tally showed I owed several thousand dollars. 
Time to round up those stray receipts and dump them on the desk of a tax professional -- one whose
figures showed a welcomed refund.  I certainly like their math better than mine, plus they know
what to deduct, which line it lives on and on what form.  Apparently they've actually read
the tax manuals -- score points for bravery -- and understand them.

Don't want to gloat in case you're clicking those little abacus beads in haste today, but I filed my taxes
in February.  Yes, I'm stress free today, but it also means the refund is long since spent while all you
procrastinators have yours to look forward to.

I don't mind paying taxes but I'd like a say in where the money goes. No bombs, tanks or
bullets purchased with my contribution, thank you.  How about supporting a struggling arts program
or nutritious school lunches instead?

Do you think the so-called Buffet Rule will actually be in place this time next year?  I'd sleep better
knowing that Wall Street CEOs and others of that ilk pay more taxes than I do.