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Commenter Leecherius quoted that old saying about death and taxes. Most of us certainly tend to procrastinate about the former, and a sizeable portion prefer to put off the latter. You can always celebrate with wine at the end. So, why do we do wait?

There's still time left to file your taxes

For some, the answer lies in whether or not they owe money. Readers discussed online tax preparation and deadlines.

Sacto06917: "If your return is relatively simple and you earn under circa $65,000 per year, I'd recommend using the online tax filing services like TaxACT or TurboTax Online. That way, you just enter your entity information (name, address and Social Security number), your W-2 information, estimate payment information, and 1099-MISC, 1099-DIV and/or 1099-INT data and let the online system create the return."

jujutsuka: "I guess I don't understand why people wait until the last minute. Unless you've got all kinds of crazy investments or business dealings, it's not really a pain. For the average person who doesn't itemize, doesn't own a business, etc., there's really no excuse to wait ... you just up your stress level by putting it off. I've been using TurboTax for the last few years. I've never had trouble with it."

Pinky: "It's called "Procrastination". or laziness "

ChrisInMN: "This year I owe $750. Why would I or should I pay it early?"

wfrobinette: "I had over $200,000 in income and used Turbo Tax online. Why pay someone to find deductions when they just aren't there.

Some people are feeling a little grouchy about the whole thing.

kellerr13: " 'There's still time left to file your taxes.' That headline sounds like a sales pitch for a used car or something. Here is another one: 'Withhold taxes and hit them where it hurts.' "

Revolutionra: "They already have your money if you are a normal taxpayer that withholds (you typically have to withhold to avoid an extra penalty tacked onto your taxes) so really the tax filing is just to make sure you gets your refund."

The political aspect of taxes is also garnering a pointed conversation.

Tax fight gets personal as Obama, Biden tax returns released

Some readers were fascinated by the numbers.

Debbie: "Well, the world now knows the Obamas are not rich. They didn't even make a million dollars. Come on Romney, bring out your tax papers."

Several readers were concerned about government assistance and personal responsibility.

ReallY!!?: "This whole demonizing of the rich is so ridiculous! Romney was never given anything. He donated his entire inheritance to charity and started fr scratch. To make them to be the evil rich is ridiculous. Instead of addressing the real problems of poverty and teaching people to be reliant on themselves, this administration just wants to keep giving handouts. Oh the poor waitress that has to work to feed her two kids. The Republicans want to take away her child care freebie. Really? I worked hard to put myself through college. I waited to have kids until I was married. And guess what, I'm not poor! What a freaking shocker! Why is that so hard to understand? Stop having kids at age 16. Get a freaking education or skill to take care of yourself and any kids that come along. Why is it the government's responsibility to take care of you?"

Some felt the rich were not contributing what they should be.

anagram_kid: "I personally would have no issue with 'job creators' paying a lower rate, if they could objectively prove they reinvested what would have been paid in taxes in actual labor costs. Case in point – how does the money Gov. Romney have in off shore accounts create US jobs?

This person said until the government shapes up, it shouldn't get our money.

Randy: "Why do we fight over this issue? The real problems don't get addressed. The government is wasteful, bloated, inefficient and panders to special interest groups (both sides). Until the government plays 'fair,' does their 'fair share' and 'plays by the same rules,' they shouldn't get any more of our tax dollars. Plus, there is a reason for a capital gains tax and why it is at a lower rate. The government has proven time and time again to be a poor guardian of our tax dollars and they don't deserve another dime from anyone. The GSA and Solyndra and the like has proven that the government has more than enough money. Raise the tax rates on the wealthy won't help me one bit. So instead of raising the tax rates on the wealthy, you lower the rates on the middle class. P.S. ... Obama's tax return proves that he ain't one of us."

Or, the other side of the fence.

justaminit: "Let me help with the math, President Obama paid 26% in income tax. Anyone who believes that Romney understands or cares about their financial problems is buying into a scam. He is a corporate warrior, who believes in keeping the money, some of which is in off-shore accounts. There is never enough money for these folks, no matter how much they have. He will never understand what it is like to walk in your shoes, struggle with bills, run out of money, or lose your job. Wake up middle class."

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