Taxing Times

It suddenly occurred to me that I really must get my tax return done soon. In the old days an elaborate form would arrive early in the year and sit mournfully on my desk as a reminder of what needed to be done. Now everything is on-line - and actually easier - but it's kind of invisible so easier to forget. When you finally pay you get thanked for your contribution to nation building, which might seem slightly silly, but which I believe is worth taking seriously. I have no problem in accepting the moral obligation to pay taxes and it's good to know that in paying them I'm doing something to benefit this community.