Why Pay Taxes

Death and taxes, the two things none of us can escape. I had some very unpleasant news today: we owed the government a huge amount. Wow, what a surprise! I thought we would at least break even or owe a little, but never expected anything like this. When my tax person called to deliver the news, I was dismayed. We went over the entire return, looking at items, line by line, but no relief. Yep, we had to write a BIG check to the IRS.

I really don't mind paying taxes, but I wish more of each dollar went to education and helping those in need. I know people do take advantage, but we are our brother's keeper and most of us have lots more than we will ever need. Just look at all the stores and malls, our constant need to shop, spend and acquire more, more, more. So much that sometimes we have to rent space to keep it all. How much stuff does one person need?

God has given us everything and we not only have the responsibility to care for it, but we also have the duty to share it. This site is an excellent reference for charities; it gives you all the information and details about charitable organizations, how the donated money is spent, if they actually do what they say. Check out your favorite charity and make a donation if they are reputable. If we all donate whatever we can afford, a little or a lot, to one charity, we would all take one step closer to our loving Creator.