I am writing this letter to the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation as an explanation for my inability to file taxes. One of the major reasons was my lack of deep knowledge of the tax systems in both Ethiopia and America. When I first arrived in the United States as an international student, I didn’t know what tax returns were, why they were used for, or who needed to file them. It was a hard topic to individually understand because I was focused on getting acquainted with several other topics like Social Security. I later found out that the United States government requires all international students to file taxes, which is why I selected the "Yes" option on the filing requirement question. The second reason for my inability to file taxes was that
Last weekend, while attending Lexington, KY’s Southland Christian Church, I received an invitation to attend a “Poor Man’s After-Tax Dinner.” Located on a 115-acre plot that occupies a stretch of the rapidly disappearing farmland between Lexington and Jessamine County, Southland will host the gala, which includes a catered meal and a performance by the Dale Adams Band. On the church’s website, an announcement for the event asks, “Did you have to pay when you filed taxes? This month’s Gathering is designed to help you to forget your IRS woes.”[1] The After-Tax Dinner will minister to those still reeling from the April 15th deadline, and, with any luck, it will foster solidarity among Southland’s flock, the majority of whom are members of the tax bracket whose wallets ache most severely after just having rendered unto Caesar the money that belongs to him.
"Martin Luther King Jr.'s letter from Birmingham Jail, which was written in April 16, 1963, is a passionate letter that addresses and responds to the issue and criticism that a group of white clergymen had thrown at him and his pro- black American organization about his and his organization's non- violent demonstrative actions against racial prejudice and injustice among black Americans in Birmingham.
There is no date, but This man named Elvis Presley who is from memphis tennessee sends a letter to the President about how he admires and has a respect for him and his office, he wants to meet him and has a special gift for Mr. Presidents and hopes he can take it, also he introduces himself he says that he talked to the vice president about how he wants to help the country out if he gets to be a Federal Agent, but he’s an entertainer but all he needs are Federal credentials to become a federal agent, also he says that he will stay in a hotel in washington and that he will stay there as long as he gets those federal credentials, he was nominated as one of americas ten most outstanding young men
In “Letter to a B Student,” Robert Oliphant argues that grades are not important, and getting a grade does not define who you are as a person. He also expresses that what is important is all on the inside, it’s how you carry yourself, and the impressions people get from you. Oliphant says, “Your grade does not represent a judgment on your basic ability or of your character. Courage, kindness, wisdom, good humor- these are the important characteristics of our species” (Oliphant 137). When you receive a “B”, it does not mean you are going to be labeled that forever. It is common for B students to continue to get B’s, just as A students are more than likely going to get A’s. That does not mean that A students are always going to achieve more than you. Your achievement in the future
Sir, I have been meaning to write to you recently. I am truly devoted to your beliefs on how to treat our growing nation. Currently, I am a Senator for the State of NJ, and I feel strongly confident that you will lead us to a stronger and better nation.
In Martin Luther King's letter he talks about the jim laws that relate to segregation of schools and blacks and whites public/private use.And he wrote those letters from prison to the ministers of different places.
What is Autism? It’s a developmental disorder that impairs one’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Christopher Boone from the novel A Curious Incident in the Nighttime and Temple Grandin, who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry both fall on the high-functioning spectrum of autism. Even so, they do not display the exact same traits and behaviors. Whereas Grandin thinks in pictures and employs this unique gift for practical use, Christopher thinks in patterns and fails communicate his talents with others. However, they both speak their mind and have trouble understanding facial expressions and emotions.
While confined here in the Birmingham city jail, I came across your recent statement calling my present activities "unwise and untimely." Seldom do I pause to answer criticism of my work and ideas. If I sought to answer all the criticisms that cross my desk, my secretaries would have little time for anything other than such correspondence in the course of the day, and I would have no time for constructive work. But since I feel that you are men of genuine good will and that your criticisms are sincerely set forth, I want to try to answer your statements in what I hope will be patient and reasonable terms.
I loved living in Peru after the first two years since I felt like I finally fit in; I was less depressed since various people crossed my path and helped me kick the rocks out of my way. But, freshmen year came by and my father gave me shocking news. Apparently, if I didn’t attend a U.S. high school for at least three years, I was going to be considered a foreign exchange student. In result, I was going to have to pay a greater amount of money (money that we didn’t have) when I attended college. Once again, my younger brother and I were taken away from those we loved, including our
During my early teenage years, every day after school, I would check the mail and become disappointed when there was no letter from the “Department of Homeland Security.” I came to America with my family at the age of eight, and it took our family almost eight years to become naturalized as U.S. citizens. These years were the most stressful times of my life. Day and night, my thoughts were consumed with uncertainty and fear that our family was not going to survive the path of obtaining citizenship. With my dad having no job, and my mom suffering from a uterine disease, the path to obtaining our citizenship was a “nightmare.” I remember my parents filing out numerous applications, such as “I-485” or “N-400,” writing checks that amounted to almost ten thousand dollars, paying expensive fees, and trying to remember countless facts about the U.S. government for the citizenship test. Indeed, the citizenship process is costly, utterly stressful, unfair, and because it encourages illegal immigrants to maintain their illegal status, America should reform the citizenship process to make legalization more attainable.
On May 28th, 2012, I was able to come to Portland, Oregon from Ethiopia. School wasn’t easy for me. I remember, I couldn’t understand what the teachers or the students were saying. I would cry and beg my mom to let me stay home because I felt left out at school. I usually sat in the back row to avoid questions from the teachers. However, I was fortunate to be a part of the Upward Bound program. It helped me to navigate resources and to improve my English. It was difficult to integrate into a new American culture, but I didn’t allow that to discourage me. I went after different opportunities to improve my English skills. I began to read more books, study hard, and even joined a soccer team, which gave me confidence to express myself. I
Nine years after was entered into German Church School, my sister found me a sponsor in the U.S., separate from the foundation. Because of this, I got a one-year Visitor (B1) visa and attended tenth grade in Brooklyn Preparatory High School. During the school year, I made hono...
Two years ago, while I was playing outside my house I received a phone call from my mom. “We got the visa,” she said. My feelings were mixed as I was extremely excited about moving to the U.S. but at the same time a bitter feeling of leaving my country was creeping inside my heart. Finally the day arrived when I left my country, Nepal. As the plane landed the flight attendant announced, “welcome to Houston”. I had arrived in the U.S. As countries changed, so did the environment. I was familiar with the language as well as the technology of the U.S. but my parents weren’t. I was determined to not let this set me back. Assisting my parents with adjusting to the new life made me realize the importance of being responsible.
Letters to My Son are letters written by Lord Chesterfield to his son whereby he praises and criticizes him. Chesterfield uses a number of literary devices in his letter such as metaphors, imageries, anastrophe, tonal shift and many others. In addition, Chesterfield uses rhetorical devices such as logos and name calling so that his son can heed to his advices. Chesterfield uses different tones, and language devices to make pass his intended information to his son. He changes his tone, and uses different language styles to be able to convince his son to follow the values, and advices in the letter written to him. In the end, through his language skills and tonal values, he is able to convey his message to his son which is meant to elevate him above all, and become an independent person. Chesterfield is suggestive and condescending in his language, and tone in the letter but his views are very clearly articulated.
I immigrated from South Africa in 1991. My original plan was not really to immigrate, but to come to the United States for a couple of years to gain work experience and pay off student loan debt. The US government had a list of professions at the time, in which it needed professionals. They issued work permits and HIB-Visas to foreigners to fills these gaps in the states. My chosen profession of Occupational Therapy was on the list, which made the process much easier. I planned to return home to South Africa after two years. The value of the US Dollar at the time was about R3.00 and so earning money in dollars helped me pay off my student loans much more quickly.