This comes up as a topic because last night I was surprised. I was surprised and I received a surprise. One word, both verb and noun. Way back in the mists of time in 2008, I worked for a while in the UK. I had hoped to stay in Europe for many years but that plan fell through and I came home in January 2009. Before leaving I filled out my tax forms as required by my employer and was told I should get most if not all of my tax back because I’d earnt such a pittance. Nothing came of it and I forgot about it.
Then last night I went to dinner at my parents’ house and there was a letter waiting for me from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs. It contained a cheque for GBP100-73. That’s about $151.40. It had taken them almost 3 years but my tax return found me!
Surprise !
That is an awesome surprise. Are you going to make use of the sales before they end this coming weekend? Or there's still a spot in the girl's Australia Day weekend...can I convince you???
ReplyDeleteSorry, no. I can't afford that weekend away, especially when I have 3 Brisbane-based invitations. After bank fees for cashing it in, I'll probably only have $100 left. I might go buy some wine.
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