Sometimes I really don't like Uncle Sam. In fact, sometimes I want to disown Uncle Sam. Today is tax day, and I haven't done my taxes yet. Technically, I have done my taxes, I just haven't filed them yet.
Like most people (or at least most people in my generation), I file electronically. However, this year I'm actually going to use snail mail. Why? Because it's going to cost me $80 to get a $16 refund if I file electronically. I'm no math whiz, but that just doesn't seem to be the smartest choice. And that's why I haven't gotten around to filing yet -- I'm just too lazy to get the forms and fill them out.
On the other hand, I think I made the right choice by going to law school. It seems like a lot of law students are not math whizzes either. Earlier this week I sold a used text book for $32 plus $18 for next-day shipping. This same book cost me $37 new and it's available at most national bookstores like B&N or Borders for about the same price. Apparently the buyer isn't much of a math whiz either.
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