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09 December 2003
being tested: federal income tax
Another day, another exam...this one for federal income tax. As our professor said, it's not going to be a "ring the bell" kind of test, identifying applicable sections of the Internal Revenue Code. Much more, so the next three hours should zoom by. Perhaps they should give us seat belts instead of scratch paper with our exams...
After this, it'll be time for lunch, then preparation for tomorrow's financial analysis exam. And then...a day's respite before returning to the Comment with an eye toward turning it in on Friday the 19th. And then...the rest & relaxation of reorganizing bookshelves over the holiday season. Whoo-hoo!
ONE OTHER THOUGHT: Following up on Terrence's musical suggestions to accompany my tax studying, I wanted to point out the Marvin Gaye does mention tax troubles (or potential troubles) in "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)." Singing about a long list of difficulties, he notes "I can't pay my taxes." Not surprising to find that sort of admission in a song with "Blues" in the title, hmm?
AFTERNOON UPDATE: It was a great exam--well-written, provocative, timely, and sparking lots of ideas. I hope my responses met the challenge. Wallace is resting at my feet, so I'll turn my attention to tomorrow's test topic, financial analysis.