Income tax: "You owe us money. We decided already what you owe, but you need to do lots of complicated paperwork, and if you don't match our number, we'll take more and maybe lock you in a cage." It's mafia racketeering with a condescending layer of imaginary duty.
I couldn't have said it better.
I was pretty mad earlier but have calmed down a little; having said that, it's not a situation that's going to go away. I'll have to deal with it so need to get a handle on the anger.
I hope between barter, crypto, and silver, I can divorce myself entirely from government fiat and corporate banks one day.
Come on right? There has to be a better way. I'm just annoyed that they want so much, that a person can't earn a little extra through work and effort without having to cough up vast sums in tax. I'm stacking metals too man, also barter my home-grown produce for things. I hope the same as you.