Taking a Breath After Tax Season
Every April, I try to schedule time for the kids and me to go to New York and visit my mom for a week or so. My mom always loves to see the kids, and it also gives Toph some quiet time to really focus as tax season comes to an end leading up to April 15.
correct the paperwork they need by the filing deadline, or they’re just not in a good place to deal with filing in April. Everyone’s circumstances are different. Of course, once April 15 comes and goes, Toph can breathe a sigh of relief, at least for a little while. Sometimes, he’ll take a few days for himself to decompress and get out of the office. If he can, he’ll get in some golf. If you’ve kept up with the newsletter, you know Toph loves his golf, and it’s a great way for him to refocus after several busy months. We also try to get in some family activities, like hiking. Toph likes to catch up on kid time, which can be on the shorter side during tax season. But once it’s over, the kids take front and center. No matter what we end up doing after Tax Day, however, the name of the game will be rejuvenation.
This year will probably be a little different because baby No. 4 arrives just before then, so I’m not sure if I’ll stay home longer or head out with four kids. As we put this newsletter together, a few details are up in the air, so we’ll see.
What isn’t up in the air is the filing deadline. We all know it’s coming, but it always gets here faster than we expect. It can catch some people off guard, which means they might have to file for extensions.
Filing for an extension isn’t necessarily a bad thing. For most of Toph’s clients, it makes sense to file for an extension. They may not have all
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Easy Deviled Eggs
TAKE A BREAK
While the kids hunt for Easter eggs in the yard, whip up this easy deviled egg recipe for a hearty snack that’s sure to satisfy any craving.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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Salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
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12 large eggs, hard-boiled
1/2 tsp dill weed
Fresh parsley, minced, and paprika for garnish
1/2 tsp fresh chives, minced 1/2 tsp ground mustard
Directions
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Mix mashed yolks with mayonnaise mixture. Spoon or pipe the mixture back into the egg whites. Garnish with fresh parsley and paprika. Refrigerate before serving.
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In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, parsley flakes, dill, chives, mustard, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix well and set aside. Cut eggs lengthwise and remove yolks carefully to preserve egg whites.
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Solution on Page 4
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In a small bowl, mash yolks.
Inspired by TasteOfHome.com.
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