Jo's Cafe

We Owe, We Owe!!  (ugh)

Last year at tax time we ended up having to pay Federal Taxes.   We made some adjustments, but even though the amount we owe this year is considerably less than 2008, we still have to pay.  And surprisingly, we also have to pay Alabama state taxes!   This is weird because usually what we have to pay in GA taxes wipes out our Alabama tax debt.

But … I’m thinking that in the end this is a good thing.  First of all, if we did have a refund, with the massive amount of Obama spending going on, would we even get the money?  With interest?  We already know that if we overpay our Federal taxes, and get a return, the government doesn’t give you interest on that overpayment.  Come on – do you think they’d to the right thing and pay you back with interest for what you gave them too much of?

Georgia is in another pickle this year with refunds.  Last year, we received a 4 cent interest check on the taxes they owed us back because they didn’t have the funds.  This year looks to be going that route too.  (No, we didn’t even bother cashing a 4 cent check.  Please)

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) -  State budget cuts will likely mean delayed Georgia income tax refunds this year, unless you file electronically.

The State Revenue Commissioner says staff cuts mean there are fewer workers to handle paper returns. This will more than likely lead to a delay.

H&R Block says if you file electronically you should get your refund in about 10 days.

Last year, 278,000 Georgia tax payers got their refunds late. The incident cost the state 2 million dollars in interest.  via WTVM.com

Yes, it sucks to have to pay extra taxes to the Obama Administration’s bank account that they can send to ACORN or other progressive, union based groups that are trying to destroy this country – but, its the law and they won’t be coming after us for breaking the law.

So, a check will be written and our duty done.

But it still sucks.

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