The month of February is marked by many milestones – Groundhog Day, Mardi Gras, and for me it’s time for another annual chore that I loathe every year. Tax time. Yes, it’s time to sit down and figure out and file my federal and state income taxes. I am one of the many folks who does their own (as well as the rest of my family’s), so at this time of year, I put out my shingle and start pestering…
Imagine you’re a pig farmer. You raise your pigs in hopes of selling them at market for a profit. You feed them, water them, make sure they have all their vet needs taken care of, and you weigh them once a week to see how they’re progressing. Your scales are electronic, and they also send the weights to your local auction house, so they also know how much your pigs weigh. This auction house also offers incentives, such as bonuses…
What is this? He’s gonna talk about taxes? Well, yes – but let me explain. While I hate tax season just as much as the next person, I understand that they are a “necessary evil”. Taxes pay for lots of services and infrastructure that we take for granted on a day-to-day basis, such as fire and police protection, roads, and education (to name just a few). Now, I’m not going to sit here and debate about what is “good” or…