Claim additional dependents for the year, and put the saved tax money in your own bank account. At the end of the year, pay your taxes with a check. That way, YOU get to collect the interests on that money. The government collects a lot of interest each year by holding on to peoples weekly deductions. They count on that extra tax freebie.
Also, for Christmas, by food. Everyone eats! Food is non taxable. A collection of nuts and cheap nut crackers go over well. Sweet cakes, cookies, jellies, cheeses, etc. That way, there's no sales tax. The dollar stores have baskets that can be Saran wrapped and tied with inexpensive ribbon to dress things up a bit.
Pay attention to what is taxed and what is not taxed. Limit those things that are taxed like a plague. You'll be surprised how much money you save, and how much money the politicians DON'T get.
Claim additional dependents for the year, and put the saved tax money in your own bank account. At the end of the year, pay your taxes with a check. That way, YOU get to collect the interests on that money. The government collects a lot of interest each year by holding on to peoples weekly deductions. They count on that extra tax freebie.
Also, for Christmas, by food. Everyone eats! Food is non taxable. A collection of nuts and cheap nut crackers go over well. Sweet cakes, cookies, jellies, cheeses, etc. That way, there's no sales tax. The dollar stores have baskets that can be Saran wrapped and tied with inexpensive ribbon to dress things up a bit.
Pay attention to what is taxed and what is not taxed. Limit those things that are taxed like a plague. You'll be surprised how much money you save, and how much money the politicians DON'T get.
Your post bears repeating! It is SOOO important that each of us do whatever we can to starve the beast. We can make a difference.
And, again, after you tally up your tax bill for this year, see about making a charitable donation to reduce what you give the government as much as possible.