It is that time again…
I am sure the IRS has heard it all. Here are a few that stood out….
“I was busy stocking up on blunt instruments ahead of the impending zombie apocalypse”
Ok, so no one’s actually used this one yet as far we’re aware, but it might not be as farfetched as you think. Scientists recently conducted research into what would happen if a zombie plague broke out and found that unless dealt with quickly and aggressively, it may result in the collapse of civilization. Given the overwhelming scientific evidence, you ought to be forgiven for taking precautions. What are your thoughts?
“I’ve been kidnapped by pirates”
A little controversial, but workable. Whatever you do, don’t mention Captain Jack Sparrow.
“I suffer from late filing syndrome”
A U.S. governor’s aide who failed to pay income taxes or file returns for five years pleaded in court that he suffered from ‘late filing syndrome,’ a medical condition caused by depression which only affected his ability to fill in tax returns. Unfortunately, the American Psychiatric Association didn’t agree with him. How depressing.
So, if you going to come up with a tall tale, make it a really good one.
Link for you if your dog likes to eat paper such as Tax Returns: CLICK HERE
Taxes can be intimidating for a lot of people, but they’re easier than they seem if you’re prepared. Use this Tax Prep Checklist, (click the image to download) to get everything ready to go, and you’ll be cruising through like a pro!
Here are a few links that may suit your needs or at least answer your questions.
H&R Block Link: CLICK HERE
Turbo Tax Link: CLICK HERE
Jackson Hewitt Link: CLICK HERE
IRS Link: https://www.irs.gov/
They have all the forms & how to’s to help you.
So you don’t go out flat broke.
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