I had a "9/11 related" unemployment for 18 months and decided to have the Federal Taxes taken out. Glad I did so I didn't owe, but I feel the same way. It's not MY fault I was laid off from a great paying job and barely made ends meet with the meager UC, yet had to pay taxes. Then when I got ill and had to go on disability, I called the IRS about tax deductions and got, you're right..3 different answers. I tried to get their ID numbers (that's how they answer the phone) but they hung up rudely each time, so I just held my breath. Luckily I didnt COLOR=indigo]owe.

Ya also got me started on Cobra,,Mine went up over $100 from last year which eats up a lot of my disability. I get paid the 2nd Wed of every month and that's after most of my main bills are due.

After at least 2 more SirJuries, I hope I can find a job with decent benefits. And to top things off, my medical coverage now covers only 90% of surgeries, copays went up and I'm being socked with hospital and doctor bills that I can't pay straight out.

I can't eait to get back to work. I always thought staying home would be fun but it's boring and it stinks. I'll never complain again even if I have to get up at 5a and drive 50 miles.