I hate filing income tax return. But it’s one event I am excited about because I can get free money from the government! Of course it’s not free – they were paid by my salary but still it’s a free bonus. Last year I didn’t get a refund. The year before that I got more than 500 refunded. And there was that stimulus package of 300USD. But that was long time ago. Now the idea of a stimulus package is unfounded.

Anyway, I finished my ITR filing mid-March. 2 weeks later I found out that I missed filing one more form. Uggghhh. I thought I needed to do the amended tax return form for next year. But fortunately, the IRS wasn’t able to process my ITR because there was an error. I was able to correct that error and added the other tax form I forgot to file. I filed it a week ago. 5 days after, I got my refund!!! Ka-ching!!!

My refund is comparable to a round-trip ticket to the Philippines during lean season. But I already saved money for that ticket. I’m debating whether to reward myself with 2 pairs of Nike rubber shoes or a shopping spree or set it aside for some future travel plans. It’s so tempting to spend when it’s free money.

I am thankful to God for this blessing.

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