Tax poll shows readers worse off

The tax deadline rarely brings on good feelings, but this year, it might be even worse than usual.

According to the latest poll at cdapress.com, far more people say Tax Day finds them in poorer financial shape than they were in last year. According to the poll:

• 210 readers (20 percent) say they’re better off financially this year than last

• 662 readers (62 percent) say the’re worse off financially this year than last

• 201 readers (19 percent) say they’re just the same

Press polls are unscientific. Readers may vote as often as they wish, but the poll program will count only the first vote from any computer.