Revenue Canada is No Longer My Friend.

Okay. I get it. I haven't paid all my taxes but we had an arrangement...or so I thought! The woman on the phone was less than nice but then, again, I wouldn't want her job for anything. I owe them money. But to call me on a Friday night right before a relaxing weekend to say they will no longer honour our arrangement was a bit of a low blow. They want the full amount paid in full in 5 weeks.

It doesn't matter that my husband hasn't been getting paid, or that the economy is in a down turn or that my grown up kids rely heavily on my help to get them by. It doesn't matter that the bank will not loan me any more money or that coming after my assets will just cause bankruptcy and then they have no chance of getting their money. No, none of it matters. It is a black and white situation. And, what tipped them off to call it all in on a 5 week deadline? Money came out of my account and went into an RRSP.  Eeek. Let this be a lesson to me--don't ever try to save money!

So, what am I going to do? Here are 10 options that crossed my mind:

1. Jump off a tall building
2. Beg my 81 year old parents for some funds
3. Sell everything I own...including my body (unfortunately I probably wouldn't get much for it)
4. Cry
5. Move to Mexico and risk possible tax evasion
6. Cry some more
7. Try to find a loan shark (do you know of any?)
8. Cry a little bit more
9. Hurry up and claim bankruptcy NOW
10. Cry.

However, this isn't my style. I'm a fighter. So, I am going to try to bring in $30,000 in 30 days. Hard to believe a self-employed middle income chick with a big mortgage can do, but stranger things have happened.

I know this isn't the end of the world and there are others much worse off than I am. I'm not starving to death, dealing with HIV or living in a war ravaged country. I am blessed and gratitute I do have. However, that won't stop me from realizing my potential.

So, this is my journey. I'm going to show you and all you lovelies in cyberspace that anybody, if motivated enough, can legally make $30,000 in 30 days. I will chronicle my journey and keep a running total. I will tell you what I'm doing and what skills I am pulling on to make it happen and maybe some of my tips and struggles will inspire others to follow their goals, regardless of how impossible they may seem.

I am also asking for your suggestions! I'd love to hear what you can to say. I will also report and running total so you can see how my efforts are panning out. At the end of this I'll either be 'tax-free' or in jail. My vote is for 'tax free'.

Come with me to let Revenue Canada who's boss!