April 15, 2008Is Tax Day happy?It’s Tax Day. You’ve either filed your federal tax returns ahead of time, or you’re like some of the hurried people I saw this morning waiting in line at the post office. 
Also, some greeting card companies have gotten into the April 15 celebration (if you can call it a day to celebrate). At online sites for Hallmark and American Greetings, you can send free tax day cards, which include a picture of an I.R.S man and one encouraging the recipient to hope for a “groovy tax return.” In my story, a marketing professor speculates about whether retailers really can turn April 15 into a happy day with sales and special offers, like with other holidays, such as President’s Day and Labor Day. What do you think?
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Comments
[April 15, 2008 3:26 PM]
Other JohnPersonally, it's not a day to celebrate. Too many people don't really look at how much in taxes they pay, because if they truly did, they would be outraged. Tax day is a continual reminder to me about how little of my paycheck I actually get to take home, so no amount of free doughnuts or greeting cards can really help to offset that. I am by no means rich, and nearly 30% of the hourly amount budgeted to my job is wiped away by Federal and State payroll taxes. I could do a lot of things with some of that 30%, like invest for retirement, buy a computer, or fix my 1991 vintage car. So no, I don't see today as much of a reason to celebrate. Maybe if the IRS and payroll taxes were abolished like Bob Goodlatte has proposed, I'd have a reason to throw a party.
[April 16, 2008 3:43 PM]
GregApril 15th is my wife's birthday so we celebrate every year! Just as long as nobody calls her a tax baby. :-)
[April 19, 2008 4:54 PM]
MeganIf they didn't take out taxes, you wouldn't have the military and police to protect you, schools for your children to go to, aid for the needy, or smooth roads to drive on. Maybe you should think about all that taxes do for the country before you complain that you can't restore your vintage car. Also, since when is 1991 vintage?