Financial Reflections

It’s that time of the year.  Taxes are due on April 17th, so I thought I would round up a few items that might prove helpful if you’re scrambling to meet the deadline.

1. Don’t be a Hatch: Richard Hatch’s shrewd dealings got him past the other Survivors and a prize of $1,000,000.  But he couldn’t convince the IRS - Hatch is now in jail for failing to report that money.
2. Tax Avoidance, too good to be true?  The IRS warns about tax scams.
3. Patience is a virtue:  refund anticipation loans.
4. What I do when it’s time to do my taxes.
5. I recieved (and spent) a big refund this year.  I actually want zero refund next year.

As with everything on this site, keep in mind that I’m not an attorney, tax advisor or financial advisor.  Every situation is different, so what I say might not apply to what you’re doing.  But consider this as general information that you can consider and talk over with whoever advises you.