Contributing to the Solvency of the United States
All across the country, independent contractors, the self-employed and countless others contributed to the United States Treasury yesterday. That was the deadline for filing tax forms with the IRS for those who took advantage of the six-month filing extension. How many? I don't know, but for a lot of people, that six months provides a buffer that allows them to finally put together enough money to pay the previous years taxes, along with whatever penalties accrue.
Like many of those taxpayers, checks are finally written and e-filing payments are finally made, and apparently just in time. My check to the United States Treasury cleared this morning, since I sent it on the 10th, so apparently the folks in charge of depositing those checks aren't furloughed.
Yes, I'm lazy about filing my taxes. I can't remember the last time I filed on April 15, or around that time. IRS Form 4868 is the self-employed American's friend. Tons of small businesses do the same thing every year. Private contractors, too. We're all loyal taxpayers, but rarely have the funds needed at the time they are needed.
Anyhow, money flows into the Treasury in mid-October. I'm not sure how much, but it's a substantial amount. Having done my part, I'll be watching to see if the Republicans and Teapukes let the United States meet its financial obligations. They'd better, damnit!
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