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I’ve been spending an inordinate amount of time on my taxes this year which has been rather unpleasant; however,  I did come across some information that might be of use to others:  if you or someone you know doesn’t typically file taxes, you should do so this year because you are probably eligible for a rebate, which you can’t get if you don’t file.  Maybe everyone knows this already, but I thought I should pass it along just in case. According to the IRS, about 20 million people aren’t required to file a return because they earn too little; however, they could still be entitled to a rebate.

The other tax tidbit I have to share is that if your taxes are confusing or you run into a situation that you can’t solve by searching the internet for hours and days to read about other people’s experiences and opinions (which is what I’ve been doing for the last several weeks), you can pick up the phone and call the IRS (1-800-829-1040).  I know what you’re thinking, that it would be a hassle, that you’d never get through, etc; however, I have now been on the phone with them three times, and each time, my call was answered right away and I was put through with a minimum of waiting time to a person who was skilled in my area of concern.  

Finally, I am a person who believes in taxes (I want good schools and services), but….does it have to be this complicated?? Once you start delving into the tax code, you feel as if you are in the mines of Moria and have awakened a balrog! I’m just saying, it starts to feel as if the tail is wagging the dog.