I am officially poor!!

[Tyme2fish]

I did a rough draft for my 2009 Taxes and discovered that I am officially poor. My Federal Tax liability was ZERO!!!!! Wow, it really does "pay" not to work for a living. Zero federal taxes.

THE POVERTY LEVEL FOR FAMILY OF TWO IS $14,500


With just my wife and myself and an adjusted gross income of less than $9,000.00 we are now poor.
Since I am now "officially poor" don't I qualify for a new Cadillac or something?

Where do I go to get the free cheese, utility bill assistance,Section-8 housing assistance and my new LCD television etc.

This is first year since I was 11 years old that I didn't receive a W-2. All income is from dividends,interest, and capital gains.


I don't mean to belittle others out there that are struggling with their bills and having a rough time. Just accept this post for the jest that I mean it to be.

I can stay "poor" as long as my 401-K and savings accounts can continue to diminish each year. I haven't touched the 401K/IRA yet. We're still living off our savings. It helps to have all property and vehicles,etc paid for.

Oh, I sold my Mercury Mountaineer the other day and that helped to pay for a medical bill I just received for services back in August 2008! I've still got a little left over for my annual spring trip to Barkley for a week and all the excursions to the Ohio river by McAlpine.

However, I will gladly accept any and all contributions to the
AID TO TYME2FISH FISHING FUND FOR 2010

[bassin_bug]

My check is in the mail.

[HURRICANEBOB]

I'm so poor right now that H&R Block PAYS ME when they do my taxes.

[greenriverman1]

My check is in the mail.

That's not going out in the AARP envelope is it?

[kygorski]

Have been there for several years.But I have a bank account full of memorys. Remember, there are no [pockets on COFFINS.

[Tim_T]

Have been there for several years.But I have a bank account full of memorys. Remember, there are no [pockets on COFFINS.

I like that. My dad always says "I've never seen a hearse towing a uhaul." He also is busy spending our inheritance! LOL

[dragmerc]

i busted my tail for 40 years, working 2 jobs for most of that time. i don't have a lot but have considered spending what i've made as a reward to me and the no coffin pockets deal. however, my kids and grandkids will not have the same opportunity i had to get ahead no matter how hard they work. they've exported most of the decent paying jobs and everyone can't be a doctor or lawyer. i would dis-own them if they were a lawyer anyway. oh well, i've decided to spend a little and give the rest to the kids so they'll have a chance. it's a shame our country has fallen so far.