C and I finally mailed our taxes today. It took us 6 months of extensions and a full day of high tension form filling but we have determined our tax burden to the US government. It feels especially good with all of the conversations in Washington about the deficit to do this small part. It also feels like a real connection to America. Yes, we have family in the states and we carry our passport wherever we go but taxes seem more like communication with Uncle Sam.
I know, whenever I talk about taxes C just kind of nods his head and says ‘Yes, I know you feel this way.’ Not ‘Yes, i feel this way too. Filing taxes is a real important part of being in a democracy and I am so happy to get to do it this year.’ That’s the reaction I am looking for. I like to look at it as a puzzle that needs solving. Maybe when we are older or live in America and have to pay more in taxes it will be less fun, but I don’t think so.
