Tax Season

Tax Thoughts

Tax rebates have to be one of the funniest things that people think are great. You are paying a service money to file your taxes in order to get some of your money back from the government aka the worst spender of money in the history of the world. They burn through trillions per year like it is water and provide lackluster services yet you are supposed to feel happy about getting $300 bucks back in your pocket. Laughable. 

They also want you to report Crypto on your tax forms. Just one step closer to making sure they regulate the decentralized market here too. 

Finally, remember when they wanted to tax unrealized gains? This month and prior month are examples of how dumb that is. Given market down turns, you would have been taxed on money you not longer have earned... stop voting for these people please.


Sports

Hope everyone likes basketball, soccer, and hockey since baseball is not happening anytime soon. There is no chance players report on time in February and you have many starts still unsigned. Get Manfred out of there asap.

The Bulls need to get healthy. No excuses. They are good and a legit contender if healthy. IF.


Creative Thoughts

In the age of providing services, I love the idea of providing something virtual that can be done online for free. Just think of it. 

Example: Charge $5 for a 15 min zoom about resume review and building. Both parties are happy and it is quick cash.

The ironic part is you could Google it and get the same information for free. But isn't this all services at this point?

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