Turbo Tax is God

Hallajueh! My 2005 taxes are completed and submitted. I must have been very good last year, because Uncle Sam was generous.

Who are those people who wait until April 15th to submit? With Turbo Tax and e-filing it is almost too easy. I have such a strong distane for math, I would trust most anything Turbo Tax spits out at me. So easy, a couple numbers here, a few numbers there, click this box, check your deductions. Finito! 48-hours from now you have a whole new bank account balance

I'll allow myself a few moments to daydream about the Diane von Fursteinburg wrap dress I lust after... Now back to the reality of my greedy friends American Express, Visa and Discover.

Tax Season

Every year, I use Turbo Tax to process my tax return. It is easy, quick and with electronic returns and direct deposit, I have a couple thousand dollars in my bank account in a matter of days.

However, this year my industry friends are buzzing about a particular tax guy who specializes in returns for the PR/Marketing gal. Apparently, he has perfected the “formula” which takes into consideration every possible deduction and he doubles most everyone’s tax return. This guy has the stamp of approval from the heads of top NY marketing agencies and his calendar is booked nearly through tax season.

A friend just offered me her appointment.

I’m tempted. I can almost feel the $4K in my pocket. Then my delirious happiness, is interrupted by a nagging fear of the IRS. What if I get audited? Is this guy legitimate? I haven’t kept a receipt in years…

If I were a bolder individual, I would accept the appointment and take the $4K without question. However, considering that the IRS has something like six years to audit you, I just might play it safe.
Although that $4K would be magnificent...