If you haven’t heard about the healthcare bill in Congress being pushed for a vote on Sunday you’ve been living under a rock. I don’t mean to be cynical because I know there are some serious problems with our healthcare system but I’m of the opinion that Uncle Sam will do little to actually improve the situation. I see it more as saying that our capitalist U.S. government can fix the problem of greed. The money will most likely change hands. The unfortunate thing is the taxpayers will be left to pick up the tab… as well as their children and their children’s children. So much for controlling the deficit.
Tag: Uncle Sam
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The Taxman Cometh
My mailbox has been filled with those special envelopes marked “Important Tax Information” which can only mean one thing: tax season is upon us. Living in the greatest nation on the planet has its advantages, but also a very hefty price tag. Seems Uncle Sam gets a little hungrier every year. Thanks to the lovely 1040 ES forms I get to pay estimated taxes every quarter! I must be a little sadistic, otherwise I wouldn’t insist on doing taxes myself. My wife always said if I wasn’t an artist I’d probably be an accountant — I’m starting to agree with her!