In cahoots...

So I used the lovely Turbo Tax program online and did my taxes this year.

I love this thing. It asks you all the questions and does the math all while running a tally in the left hand side.

Like playing the slots at the Hard Rock - depending on what button you push this number goes up or down.

This year I was smashed with a little Hurricane called Wilma. This year it was a question on my tax form. And as I pressed the buttons my total went up.

I was so excited because I had to get a new roof because of it - but my insurance deductible was so high I received less than half of what the roof is actually going to cost me. So as the numbers climbed I added it to what the insurance company sent me and figured I was going to get a free roof.

Hahahaha.

Last night I got a letter that my mortgage company sent me regarding my escrow. It's that little saving account that mortgage companies keep on the side for any changes in insurance or taxes.

Well.....It just so happens that the monies I was going to get from my taxes are needed for my escrow. See - something went up and they want to make sure they have enough money to pay for it.

Hmmmmmmm.

The big question is how in the hell do they know.....I think the IRS reports my credit to a secret society of collectors.

"Dear S.S.,

It's that time of year again and here are the shlubs that are getting money back from us this year. Now would be a great time to send out a letter reaching deeper in their pockets for their refund.

As we say here at the IRS.

Refund? You ain't getting no stinking refund!

Your 10% payoff to us for these names will be expected in 30 days.

Love,

The Internal Revenue Service."

In cahoots - I tell you!