Taxing Endeavors

Yesterday was Tax Day. For the last time, Mom and I filled out the partnership tax forms for the house then I got my own done. I'm just barely doing better than breaking even on the withholding this year -- unlike last year when I had to pay up big time. Now we have to draw up the papers dissolving the partnership (as of Jan 1) and deal with capital gains. Then next year I get to figure out fresh how to deal with all the house-related finances as a sole owner. (I plan to get professional help, at least for the first year.)

It's hard to believe that a week ago I was reveling in the Spring sunshine and now we're getting a dusting of snow on the local mountain peaks. No yard work today. We've had a fire going all weekend and the cat has been enjoying having warm bodies sleeping in the living room to cuddle with. We've been watching curling this afternoon (USA vs. Scotland ... uh ... 'scuse me, Great Britain). Many of the rules are still a mystery, but the skill is fascinating.

After a week of popping in and out, the parents will be leaving for parts north this evening and then eventually heading back home to the snowy east.

I made my plane reservations today for Kalamazoo in May. Now to get to work on my presentation for the conference!