Greg Oetjen on Tax Refund Euphoria

Posted by admin on Monday, April 15, 2013

Greg Oetjen Money Quotation with this funny truth on taxes and tax refunds was an entrant of a Washington Post Wordplay Contest. Greg Oetjen said:
 

 

“Intaxication: euphoria at getting a refund from the IRS, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with” — Greg Oetjen

 

 

This quote by Greg Oetjen is poking fun at the feeling of excitement, which he terms “intaxication”, that some people experience upon receiving a tax refund from the IRS. However, the euphoria is fleeting as they soon realize that the refunded money was actually their own earnings that they had overpaid in taxes throughout the previous year.

The quote highlights how taxpayers can experience a temporary rush from getting a lump sum payment back, even though it was their own money all along that was simply held elsewhere for a period of time before being returned.

It reminds us to not get too carried away celebrating a refund, as in reality we are just receiving back what was ours to begin with. The deeper message is about maintaining perspective regarding money and not losing sight of where funds originated or to whom they truly belong.