taxman

Writting about the taxman in April is like complaining about the line at the post office, the TSA or bad caffeteria food. Everybody's got a sob story, don't burden them with yours.

Having said that . . .

I used turbotax. In the "expenses" section they remind you:

Do not include:

- Charitable contributions
- Illegal kickbacks
- Political contributions

Now is TT trying to help taxpayers out, or will we "deal with that in another section" because I think the IRS would like you to report any illegal kickbacks.

Under the state section you are asked to report any income from:

Beverage Container Recycling Income

-Yes I've amassed a small fortune from beer cans.

Compensation for false imprisonment

-I'm glad that we are taxing the compensation awarded to people who were robbed of part of their lives.

Ottoman Turkish Empire Settlement Payments

-Great we are taxing the survivors of genocide.