My new IrritationđŸ˜†

I guess as I get older, some little things bother me more. Like a stone in my shoe, or a ketchup pack that you have to open with your teeth, I get mildly irritated. I do not get bothered by the big things in life, but little things just irritate me. Things like 7″ of paper towels in the bathroom, auto faucets that don’t work, neighbors that don’t pick up after their dogs, loud talkers in restaurants, long lines at the checkout, and people that mumble.

Recently, I got a new irritation. One that really tweaked me!

I saw an advertisement on TV for a “Tax Relief Company!!” According to the ad, the company will help you get relief from paying your taxes to the IRS. I pay my taxes and have done so for 40+ years, why do people need “relief?” I don’t want to listen to IRS tax relief!! Pay your taxes.

I researched a few of the “tax relief companies.” To “qualify” for their help, you have to owe over $10,000 to the IRS and pay about $500 up front. The companies total fees are about $2000 to $5000 to help you setup a payment schedule to pay down your tax bill. I am not familiar with any “debt forgiveness.” The IRS always gets their money.

My irritation is people not paying their taxes, and having the funds to hire companies to avoid paying their fair share. Ugh!đŸ¤£

Published by bluesage82

I am a retired international business leader, current college professor, historian, macro economist and outdoorsman. I have lived in 7 US states and had long term stays Tokyo, London and Geneva. I have also worked for the US Dept. of Commerce and the State of Delaware Dept. of Public Instruction. I am a native of NY but grew up in VA. My wife and I have 7 children including 2 in-laws.

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