I just finished doing my taxes and I was seriously perplexed by one of the e-questions: 'Did the taxpayer have any foreign income in 2009?'

How can I even begin to explain, or even quantify, my 'foreign income received in 2009'? Best estimate (see pic): 3-pompamose, 6-mangos, 5-bananas, 8-chily peppers, 6-lemons/limes, 1-green bunch of something flavorful, 1-bent baguette. Payment received for sailing 3,000 open ocean miles and several hours teaching conversational English to a group of Marquesans.

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http://www.sailblogs.com/member/babalu/i

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