Tax season . . .

The world just goes too fast for me! I tried Turbo Tax for filing our returns this year. It is rather intense as they seriously ask you every little question that might pertain to your income, etc. I finally got to an ending point and e-filed our returns. This morning, I got the news that while the State of California has accepted our return, as filed, the IRS did not. I can understand the State of California having no problem as it doesn't look like they are interested in actually refunding overpayment of taxes this year. I have yet to check on what the IRS requires for final acceptance of our return. Poor IRS! Whatever they may be concerned about, may be minimal as I forgot a substantial tuition deduction and can now refile with that in place. The IRS is going to be sorry they asked.

Anyway, this is still too fast for me! Other years when the IRS might have had a question, it was six or eight weeks before we found out and another six or eight weeks before any refund was forthcoming. In less than eight hours, we knew. Amazing but kind of scary world. I'm going to close the shades . . . just in case any tax authorities are looking in my window!