I finally knuckled down on Saturday and submitted my 2014 federal and state tax forms (due April 15th here in the USA). It was the first time in many years that I had to get my hands dirty and do the work myself (without the help of H&R Block or my firm’s resources).
I selected TurboTax tax software to prepare and file the forms electronically. The outcome : NO tax refund for me! I have to send in a check since I paid too little during the year. It was a little unnerving to enter my Social Security Number and financial information on-line. Identity theft and tax refund fraud have skyrocketed in recent years .. and the IRS is simply not equipped and staffed to handle all the thievery. Come on, Congress ! Get some funds and help the IRS to put better processes, checks and systems in place !