The Tax Man Cometh

I really hate taxes. Actually, I don't mind the principle behind taxes, I just hate paying them. This year my taxes have been extra tricky. Since I moved last year, I have to file in 2 states. Well, actually just one because Washington does it right and has no state tax. North Carolina on the other hand has taxes on top of taxes on top of taxes. It's funny, people complained about the sales tax in WA being 8.9%. Try living in NC where the tax is 7% now (I think. it's at least 6.5%) and having to pay income tax. Hell, there is even a loophole where you can deduct sales tax in Wa. Anyway, my taxes this year are pretty much 0 - I owe a couple hundred to NC and will be getting a couple hundred plus change from the Feds. Next year should be fun as I get to file "married" for the first time. I'll probably owe a shitload too because of my exemptions. Anyway, taxes suck but I wanted to remind everyone that April 15 is the big day. Failure to get those returns postmarked by Mark's Birthday will get you in some serious trouble with the IRS.