Show Me the Money

"Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a refund from the IRS, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with."

        - From a Washington Post word contest

This story appeared in our local newspaper several days ago, but I didn't pay much attention to it because I knew that I had no tax refunds coming my way. Then I ran across this at the National Taxpayer's Union website and thought it might be worth sharing. There's a deadline on child credit refunds:

"Families who expected but didn't receive an advance child credit payment this summer must act by December 5 to claim an undelivered refund this year. After the deadline, families must wait until they file their 2003 tax returns next year to claim the credit."

Who knows? There may be a nice check at the IRS with your name on it.  NTU makes it easy to find out. Simply type in your last name and the state you live in, and you'll be advised if you are one of the lucky people in the government's database.  Go check it out. You may get an early Christmas gift.