https://freerepublic.com/tag/barretwertz/ en-us Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:15:13 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4374767/posts Nobody really budgets for a financial car crash in April. But that’s exactly what millions of Americans are dealing with this year. Instead of the refund they were counting on to finally pay off Christmas gifts or fund a summer trip, tax season 2026 is handing them a bill. And for a lot of people, it’s not a small one. It’s the kind of bill that makes you want to throw your laptop out a window. The reasons aren’t actually that complicated – the government practically set a trap for anyone with a side hustle. Between confusing tax law changes,... NY Post https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4374767/posts#comment Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:15:13 GMT