Another year and another payment to the government. Married with no deductions. Yeh, lose deductions but never lose your dependents. Children will cost you forever. But we still love them.

I really do love this country that we live in. I served in the Army from 1970 to 1972 during the Vietnam war. I was never overseas, but I did serve my country.

With all the withholding I have during the year claiming zero dependents it always amazes me that I still have to pay. I have assets and income from a brockerage account that has no withholding. That's the reason for the "surprise" when I file.