Taxes 101

With tax day coming up, I assume that most of you are like me and have procrastinated up until now.  So in the interest of saving time and getting back to my taxes, I think I should keep today's posting brief.

Five Ways to Spend Your Refund (Should You Be So Lucky):

• Go on vacation – I'm sure the Las Vegas Tourism Bureau would be more than happy to assist you in your travel plans
  
  
• Cash your refund check and ask for singles, then toss all the dollar bills on your bed and roll around for a bit
  
  
• Install a microwave or mini-fridge in your SUV
  
  
• Buy your way into the Karaoke World Championship
  
  
• Go out to eat and order the lobster-stuffed filet mignon taco and side salad

Five Ways to Cushion the Blow of Having to Pay More Taxes:

• Stop by the dollar store and pick up a couple dented tubes of cookie dough
  
  
• Withdraw all the remaining money from your checking account in penny form, then toss the coins all over your bed and roll around a bit
  
  
• Take a stay-cation – I'm sure with enough sand and decaying seaweed you can make the bathtub into an acceptable beach
  
  
• Try the recipe on the back of the SPAM can
  
  
• Change your identity and move to the Yukon