It’s kind of an interesting thought, isn’t it? Let’s take one of the most dreaded days of the year – APRIL 15th – and turn it into a day of celebration. Income taxes have long been a source of ridicule and contempt for as long as history has record. In fact, there are some interesting takes from people in all walks of life.
One of the most famous quotes is by Benjamin Franklin who declared: “Our new Constitution is now established, everything seems to promise it will be durable; but, in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.”
He is joined by comedian Chris Rock who quipped: “You don’t pay taxes — they take taxes.”
Even cartoon characters like Snoopy barked out their opposition by writing: “Dear IRS, I am writing to you to cancel my subscription. Please remove my name from your mailing list.”
And taxes are so burdensome to comprehend that even one of the most brilliant people that ever lived, Albert Einstein is quoted as saying,“the hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.”
So, let’s join together and start a new holiday, TAXGIVING.
I literally completed my taxes immediately before writing this post and I thought – “I could have given so much more to the charities I love.” The work of nonprofits is so far-reaching and our society could not survive without them. There is not a student that graduates, a patient that received life-saving help, a symphony that is heard, an animal that is rescued, a homeless person that is served or a piece of land that is preserved for future generations if not for the work of a tapestry of nonprofits.
And that is why I am suggesting TAXGIVING.
Look at your taxes and just give 5% of what you owe this year to your favorite cause. Just imagine what effect that would have on your community and extended out to the world. This influx of donations – especially when so many are nervous about their future – would be such a welcome gift to these critical organizations.
Let’s adhere to the words of the legendary inspirational speaker Zig Ziglar who said: “It’s not the situation, but whether we react negatively or positively to the situation that is important.”
HAPPY TAXGIVING!!!
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