Dear Vincent,
I am able to say with complete confidence that there can be no two opinions about whether I absolutely accept your graciously-worded response.

Yours truly, Julian (no middle name, as I was born in Garfield Park Hospital on the West Side of Chicago during the Great Depression and my parents, who operated a mom and pop grocery story, were unable to afford one) Block

Dear Ms. or Mr. Skinnyvinny,

While I'm flattered that my column elicited a comment from you, I'm puzzled that my use of the word "warming" caused your knickers to become entangled.

Motivated solely by the desire to be of help, I'm able to say with complete confidence that there can be no two opinions on whether a significant increase in your intake of prune juice would brighten your outlook on life.

I look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely, Julian (no middle initial) Block

Excellent article filled with comments that I've not seen elsewhere.
Correction of an error that likely was a typo: "medical deduction that has to exceed 10 percent of their AGI." It uses the wrong number. The floor for medical deductions is 7.5 percent.

Understandably, I'm flattered that my article has generated some back and forth.

Craig, The last two words of your comment underscore that there can be no two opinions about whether you are a perceptive person. Thanks.

Craig Smalley wrote:

Just a dumb question, someone ACTUALLY, amended a return, to get the exemption, perhaps EITC, all amounting to a few thousand dollars? Then paid someone to take this to Court? I think that is the REAL story here. Nice read

Entertaining article Well written.

Excellent analysis.

Excellent summary of the law changes.

Take you cue from Nancy Reagan: Just say no.