I just e-filed my taxes for the first time! I feel like such a grownup!

[MsAnthropy]

Wheeeee that was fun!

[dhinojosa]

1. You're still young.....

Grownups wait and count every conceivable deduction possible. :)

[Wcross]

4. Geez...I'm 40 years old

I already have my refund in my bank account. Some grown-ups procrastinate-I keep good records and e-file.

[MsAnthropy]

5. Life is SO much simpler without deductions

No spouse/house for me!

[Wcross]

6. My house is almost paid for....

The standard deduction is much larger than any deduction I would get. I just have to figure out how to get these guys a social security number and I wouldn't have to pay ANY taxes!

[MsAnthropy]

7. What a gorgeous family!

They SHOULD be tax deductible!

[Justyce]

2. You mean you're not whining about

paying your taxes?! You're definitely a democrat... ;)

[skygazer]

3. The thrill wears off quickly

Especially when you make the mistake of watching the news and see what your taxes are supporting.

[tjwmason]

8. Semi-serious question

Do all Americans have to complete a tax-return?

Over here it comes out of my pay automatically, and as my stuff is all simple I don't have to do anything else.

[MsAnthropy]

9. Over a certain set amount, yes

I don't know what that is, though. They take it out automatically but then we have to file each year to find out if they took out enough or we get a refund. It's an assinine system.