i can see the future

i spent a few hours this morning doing my taxes based on the information i already have (w-2, preliminary 1099).

i’m so going to get audited. the sheer number of deductions i have (and resulting refunds) must be enough to merit a flashing light on some irs auditor’s desk.

i may still end up using a professional for the final preparation. they may be clever enough to find more deductions, or talk me down from any deductions i shouldn’t be trying to take.

» Sunday, February 8, 2004 @ 11:25am » 2 comments, add yours

« shh • charity, january and february 2004 »

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You recommended me an accountant some years ago; I'd very much like to recommend him back.

I've no doubt that he'll earn the $400 (or whatever it is) several times over in knowing the deductions better than you do. :-)

» Ask Bjørn Hansen (link) » Sunday, February 8, 2004 @ 1:19pm

use an accountant/cpa/tax preparer - the irs gives more credibility to your return when they see their signature as opposed to yours.

» anon » Monday, February 9, 2004 @ 10:54am