My resolution of being more proactive has begun and I spent this afternoon prepping all my stuff to file my taxes.
I went through a year of bank statements and credit card bills itemizing deductions. I went and calculated fees, gross, net, what qualifies as a transaction and what qualifies as a gift from Etsy, PayPal, Square and my day job. I printed off paystubs and reviewed changes in 401k and domestic partnership taxes as well as healthcare and life insurance fees.
I’m ready to go into my tax person’s office, throw the papers and excel spreadsheet I made across the desk and scream:
“Here are my finances, my truth! My bad decisions and convoluted spreadsheets. Please help me!”
Then I’ll calmly tuck my legs up underneath me, pull up the hood of my cloak and wait to see if I should just grab my bugout bag, witch kit, and live in the mountains.
