It All Adds Up
It's tax time!6 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
This works well for most people. Except for those who have their own accounts they sent their tax forms to. They just do the collection
of forms and not the adding. But they usually come to the same
result. They owe.
Good luck and keep wrtiting.
Joan
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2020
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This works well for most people. Except for those who have their own accounts they sent their tax forms to. They just do the collection
of forms and not the adding. But they usually come to the same
result. They owe.
Good luck and keep wrtiting.
Joan
Comment Written 22-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2020
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I wrote this so long ago, I don't know how to even reply. I have been gone from Fan Story for several months. thanks for reading.
Stay safe!
brigitte
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My pleasure.
Joan
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Brigitte,
I was a tax preparer for years. I absolutely loved it, except for the first year after a change in the tax code. No one is ever advised on the best way to adjust their withholdings, and the result is a lot of people NOT getting the refund they were expecting. When you're the tax preparer, you get all the GRUFF!
This year hasn't been any different. I only do my own taxes, but I'm so glad I changed W4s as soon as the new code was announced - though NOT available to scrutinize until very late.
The only reason we saw a refund is that I created a business with my writing. Of course, this year, I lost money, but next year will be a different story.
Hope if this is based in truth, you didn't owe too much!
Thank you for sharing,
~patty~
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2019
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Hi, Brigitte,
I was a tax preparer for years. I absolutely loved it, except for the first year after a change in the tax code. No one is ever advised on the best way to adjust their withholdings, and the result is a lot of people NOT getting the refund they were expecting. When you're the tax preparer, you get all the GRUFF!
This year hasn't been any different. I only do my own taxes, but I'm so glad I changed W4s as soon as the new code was announced - though NOT available to scrutinize until very late.
The only reason we saw a refund is that I created a business with my writing. Of course, this year, I lost money, but next year will be a different story.
Hope if this is based in truth, you didn't owe too much!
Thank you for sharing,
~patty~
Comment Written 18-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2019
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Oh yes, you will be making money from your writing so the piper will have to paid. HaHa. Ironic, it will be a different story, write it up and share.
Thanks for reading and the review.
Mystery Writer
Comment from Tootie
Very cute and appropriate for this time of year. I enjoyed it and it made me smile. Oh, I hope I don't have to pay this year. I haven't dared look yet. Wishing you the best in the contest. Blessings, Cathy
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2019
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Very cute and appropriate for this time of year. I enjoyed it and it made me smile. Oh, I hope I don't have to pay this year. I haven't dared look yet. Wishing you the best in the contest. Blessings, Cathy
Comment Written 17-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2019
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Thanks for commiserating with me. I was inspired by the box of paperwork to be rummaged through that has been sitting on my dining room table. Farm taxes are really complicated. Thanks for reading and I hope I didn't spoil your day thinking about this miserable task.
Many Blessings,
Brigitte
Comment from Sally Law
It does and doesn't add up. This was fun and fresh. I enjoyed your themed story. I have an account, thank God.
One little critique. Your first paragraph is your opener, and needs to be crisp and clear. I would suggest the following for you second sentence:
"Rummaging through stacks of receipts and paperwork is a daunting task, but needs to done."
I hope this helps. This is a great entry for the contest and I wish you well. I will be rooting for you.
All my best,
Sal :+)
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2019
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It does and doesn't add up. This was fun and fresh. I enjoyed your themed story. I have an account, thank God.
One little critique. Your first paragraph is your opener, and needs to be crisp and clear. I would suggest the following for you second sentence:
"Rummaging through stacks of receipts and paperwork is a daunting task, but needs to done."
I hope this helps. This is a great entry for the contest and I wish you well. I will be rooting for you.
All my best,
Sal :+)
Comment Written 17-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2019
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Yes, it helps indeed. I appreciate your suggestion and have reconsidered in edit. I am appreciative of your time in reading and reviewing. Your support is helpful all the time.
Many blessings,
Brigitte
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You are welcome,e! Sal :+)
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Comment from Poetic Friend
It was at the end of the story that I realized which title you had chosen. Great usage of the title.
Your creative juices were flowing with this poem.
I read that because of tax law changes, fewer Americans would receive refunds (and owe) or would receive significantly lower refunds in comparisons to previous years.
I have not completed my taxes yet, but I am hoping when it all adds up, I will receive a refund.
Great story! Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2019
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It was at the end of the story that I realized which title you had chosen. Great usage of the title.
Your creative juices were flowing with this poem.
I read that because of tax law changes, fewer Americans would receive refunds (and owe) or would receive significantly lower refunds in comparisons to previous years.
I have not completed my taxes yet, but I am hoping when it all adds up, I will receive a refund.
Great story! Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2019
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I hope yours adds up to a big check. My muse was the box of receipts sitting on the table, ugh! Farm taxes are so complicated and I am procrastinating. Thanks for the read and review.
This title was perfect at this particular time of year.
many blessings,
Brigitte
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job, Ulla, describing the thoughts and feelings of one who is fretting over their taxes wondering if they will get a refund. Your words are focused and true. I enjoyed reading it.
Doesn't the title of your work have to be the same title as the one you chose "It All Adds Up?"
Thanks for sharing something that most of us will be doing a lot of in the next few weeks. Best wishes in the contest. Jan
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2019
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You did a great job, Ulla, describing the thoughts and feelings of one who is fretting over their taxes wondering if they will get a refund. Your words are focused and true. I enjoyed reading it.
Doesn't the title of your work have to be the same title as the one you chose "It All Adds Up?"
Thanks for sharing something that most of us will be doing a lot of in the next few weeks. Best wishes in the contest. Jan
Comment Written 17-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2019
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I believe you are correct, went back and changed the title to be compliant. Thank you for reading and helping me to make this a proper entry. Glad you enjoyed reading and the gentle reminder of what you have to do before April 15th.
Many Blessings,
Brigitte