IRS

For whatever reason, I was thinking about my troubles with the IRS last year. To remind, I paid all of my taxes and on time, by April 15. There was never any question of that. The problem was I owed more than $1000 (which, remember I paid in ful and on time). But the IRS wanted my money early, paying quarterly on "estimated" taxes. And, of course, the IRS imposed a penalty and additional interest. Several things...

One, this year, after paying quarterly, I received almost $3000 in refund. First, why didn't the IRS have to pay me quarterly? Let's see: I have to give them my money early and can't use it, say to keep in the bank and make interest before paying. The IRS gets to keep my money and I can't use it, say to keep in the bank and make interest. Second, with the refund, why do I have to continue to make quarterly payments? Third, I just wonder if Charlie Rangel and Tim Geitner had to pay fines and penalty interest? After all, I never cheated on my taxes; I always paid in full. They "forgot" (yeah, right, "forgot," when they make the tax laws and code!) to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Just what were their penalties? Government jobs and no scrutiny by the media, I guess.

For fun, maybe I'll send this to my two US Senators, Levin and Stabenow, who were of no help to me (they, each, suggested I go to the IRS Web site!). I wonder why they still voted to confirm Geitner and why they haven't spoken out against Rangel, head of the Ways and Means Committee in the House. I know they, all four, are Democrats, but what's right isn't always convenient, but it's always right. Phil Hart is, once again, turning over in his grave. I wonder if they ever think about Phil Hart....

And, I'll bet, Washington, Jefferson, Madison, et al are also spinning....