If I was rich and didn't have to care about money, I would be extremely wasted every night. That type of addictive personality is a dangerous thing. New Years Eve 2023 will mark exactly 30 years since I last drank alcohol. I am more proud of that than I am for my military service, fathering children, my presence on the Dean's List for all 14 quarters I was in college, whatever successes I may have had (real or perceived) in music, or anything else in my life. I can honestly and accurately say that I would have been dead by 35 with access to the vices available to the really rich people.

I am using the new 1040XTRAEZ form this year. It has just 2 lines.

1. How much did you make in 2023?
2. Send it to us.