Throw a Tax Day Party

Are you a go-getter or a procrastinator when it comes to filing your taxes?

April 15 is Tax Day (or April 17 for those of you really running late!) so you better get a move on it, and plan to give yourself a nice reward for all of your hard work when you finish. Whoever you are, make this weekend a fun one and throw a Tax Day party to celebrate being done with your taxes! If you want to make a bigger bash of it, plan ahead for making the party next week so your friends who will be forcing the post office to stay open on Tuesday will be able to join in the fun! 

Not that anyone needs an excuse for a good get-together, but a festive theme can always be fun to celebrate.

Pick up these perfect red & white wines for those who need to relax after just filing at the last minute and while you're at it, grab a bottle of bubbly for those who are ready to party the night away! Our picks for the occasion:

• Catch a Thief 2006 McLaren Vale Grenache (red)
• Mira Luna 2009 Tough Day Chardonnay (white)
• Schramsberg 2008 Blanc De Blanc Sparkling Wine

Want a signature drink for the night? Try out this fun mix we found at YumSugar.com

Income Tax Day Cocktail 

• 2 ounces gin
• 1/4 ounce sweet vermouth
• 1/4 ounce dry vermouth
• 1 ounce orange juice
• Aromatic bitters to taste
• Orange slice or twist for garnish

In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, vigorously shake liquid ingredients. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange.

Decorate your place with fake monetary bills, chocolate coins and Americana décor of red, white and blue. For a little noise or something to do, keep a money-minded movie on in the background (we’re thinking either of the Wall Street movies or the sympathetic look into an IRS Auditors life in Stranger Than Fiction).

Need a Tax Day Party activity? We have a couple! 

Guess Who: Not the board game, in this guessing game you should have each of your guests write down their perfect scenario of what they would spend a tax refund of $1M on! 

Wall Street Movie Drinking Game: (Before we begin ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY this game is only for friends over 21 who are staying over!)

Drink every time…

• The time is shown
• Anyone drinks
• Money is referenced in any way
• Anytime a company is mentioned by name

Before you begin calling your friends, it’s probably best if your taxes are done before you start any games. Get to the post office soon and have a happy and safe weekend!