Positive developments? #2

[jon2911]

Well, quick update. Lost my new job after 3 months, sales was a really bad fit. Worked way too hard to make my numbers each week, and got canned the first week I didn't hit them. Also really hurt my DBing, and main reason I haven't posted here in a while.

In March we got a nice letter from the IRS, and W and I are being audited on '07 taxes. Yikes! Very fun in a year that we were separated from July on. Fortunately they're only looking at medical expenses, but it's still been a month of work. The audit is this Wednesday the 6th.

The audit really put our '08 taxes in a new perspective. I took an extension to figure things out, and looked into filing married separate, but that seems to be a nightmare in a community property state. So for now, figuring out how to keep meticulous records in case we get audited again.

Lots of mixed emotions right now. Why am I still trying here? W just signed a year lease in Houston, but neither of us want a D. The time spent together working on this audit has been very good. Definitely NOT what I would have chosen to bring us closer, but we'll see where this will all lead.

Want to catch up on everyone else, but it'll need to wait until after the 6th. Until then, hugs to everyone!