Friday, March 21, 2008

If someone can claim you as a dependent, do not check box 6a.

Despite the fact that I received a notice I will be receiving $600 later this summer, I still owe dollars to the IRS on my federal return. I've been dragging my feet over getting the paperwork done for weeks, but tonight the pressure climaxed and I took out my pen and worksheets and began the ugly process.

Turns out I owe less than the rebate thing we will get this summer, so that is good, but it's still painful to do this paperwork. I've done my taxes incorrectly the last few years, so this time I am paying careful attention to lines 18 and 26. I have a feeling something will be awry despite my conscientious outlook.

Oh, and one thing I've learned is that doing your taxes isn't so bad if you have both brownies and red wine as companions.

Spring break is around the corner and things look to be turning around...

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