Death and Taxes
I understand that both are inevitable. But is being screwed annually really inevitable, too?
Last year I understood the reason I was not getting enough back on my taxes: my parents claimed me as a dependent, even though I technically was not one. I made just enough money, I graduated and moved out just in time, and my parents did not contribute to my living or educational costs. They claimed me anyway and I had not withheld enough taxes to cover the cost. I was mad at my parents, I was mad at the government. I was just mad.
Ridiculous as it may sound, it took me a month to just get over it. I figured I would be better off next (this) year. I had no financial obligation to my parents. However this year turns out to be little different. I pay interest on my loans, I pay my bills on time, I do everything I am supposed to. How do I owe the government money AGAIN!?
I don't make a ton of money but in combination with the fact that I'm not married and or tied down by screaming children I make too much to get any kind of credit. I don't own anything, I didn't sell anything, I don't get dividends from anything and I don't have enough to give to anyone. So apparently I am penalinzed. Apparently when I hold a glimmer of hope for a tiny tax return it is too much to ask. Apparently while people who walk away from their homes, hold huge balances on their credit cards and don't take responsibility for their life take advantage of the deals at walmart and cash their big fat government checks to buy a big screen TV, I will instead WRITE a check and bitterly sign my name. Thank you Uncle Sam, may I have another?
Last year I understood the reason I was not getting enough back on my taxes: my parents claimed me as a dependent, even though I technically was not one. I made just enough money, I graduated and moved out just in time, and my parents did not contribute to my living or educational costs. They claimed me anyway and I had not withheld enough taxes to cover the cost. I was mad at my parents, I was mad at the government. I was just mad.
Ridiculous as it may sound, it took me a month to just get over it. I figured I would be better off next (this) year. I had no financial obligation to my parents. However this year turns out to be little different. I pay interest on my loans, I pay my bills on time, I do everything I am supposed to. How do I owe the government money AGAIN!?
I don't make a ton of money but in combination with the fact that I'm not married and or tied down by screaming children I make too much to get any kind of credit. I don't own anything, I didn't sell anything, I don't get dividends from anything and I don't have enough to give to anyone. So apparently I am penalinzed. Apparently when I hold a glimmer of hope for a tiny tax return it is too much to ask. Apparently while people who walk away from their homes, hold huge balances on their credit cards and don't take responsibility for their life take advantage of the deals at walmart and cash their big fat government checks to buy a big screen TV, I will instead WRITE a check and bitterly sign my name. Thank you Uncle Sam, may I have another?