My tax return is going into new eyeglasses and a bed. Where's yours going?

Deja Q

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Fri Apr-07-06 06:54 PM
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My tax return is going into new eyeglasses and a bed. Where's yours going?

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taught_me_patience

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Fri Apr-07-06 06:57 PM
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1. Just spent it today at the Dentist

had to buy a mouthguard for grinding in my sleep.

:mad:

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sbj405

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Fri Apr-07-06 06:58 PM
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2. Mine went back into my house

New plumbing, bath, kitchen. Ok, so the tax return only covered a portion of that.

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no name no slogan

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Fri Apr-07-06 06:59 PM
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3. What tax return?

I owe Uncle Sam (and Uncle Ole) $1300 altogether. Getting divorced is a bitch on your finances.

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Alleycat

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Fri Apr-07-06 06:59 PM
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4. Put most on my visa

I had a lot of vet beills on it from 2005, the rest is going for 2 new tires.

I'm boing. I wish I could have used it for something nice.

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redwitch

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Fri Apr-07-06 06:59 PM
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5. estimated taxes for next year

At least we don't have to pay estimated taxes until September now! Balance will go to bills. Bummer! I hardly ever get to spend on big, fun stuff. I need a new mattress too, at least I think it might help me sleep better! New glasses would be fun too, I'm sick of mine! Have you picked out the glasses and the bed?

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Left Is Write

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Fri Apr-07-06 07:00 PM
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6. You mean my refund?

The return is the thing I filed with the IRS. :D

It was our first tax refund in five years. Most of it went into the bank, but we did treat ourselves to new patio furniture.

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The Velveteen Ocelot

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Fri Apr-07-06 07:12 PM
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7. What is this "tax refund" of which you speak?

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Floogeldy

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Fri Apr-07-06 11:28 PM
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44. HT did not speak of a tax refund.

Why are you? ;)

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Deja Q

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Fri Apr-07-06 11:47 PM
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45. x

Edited on Fri Apr-07-06 11:51 PM by HypnoToad

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Floogeldy

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Fri Apr-07-06 11:50 PM
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46. Just for the record . . . .

I was kicking the shit out of ocelot. ;)

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Deja Q

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Fri Apr-07-06 11:52 PM
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49. See 47 for the revised response.

It's been a pissy day. I wish I had done what I had contemplated 12 hours, 24 minutes ago.

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RevolutionaryActs

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Fri Apr-07-06 07:14 PM
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8. It went into savings.

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LaurenG

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Fri Apr-07-06 07:17 PM
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9. I claimed my self this year (took 1 exemption)

Edited on Fri Apr-07-06 07:29 PM by OhioBlues

and I'm married but I think the IRS wants money back this year.:shrug: :cry: I'm going to recheck it but I think I'm the middle class this year.

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beyurslf

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Fri Apr-07-06 07:19 PM
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10. My fed refund of $109 went to pay my state balance of $102.

Not sure where I am spending my surplus $7. You know what they say: don't spend it all in one place!

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Roon

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Fri Apr-07-06 07:19 PM
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11. Mine went to this

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Droopy

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Fri Apr-07-06 07:20 PM
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12. I got back a total of about $400 this year

from my local, state, and federal returns. I just put it in the bank. Usually, I get a larger refund than that, but I sold an IRA early and I had to pay taxes and a penalty on that.

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CaliforniaPeggy

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Fri Apr-07-06 07:24 PM
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13. My dear Hypno.....

We just apply our refund to the next estimated payment.....

Works for us!

:hi:

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Droopy

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Fri Apr-07-06 07:26 PM
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14. What kind of business do you own, Peggy?

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CaliforniaPeggy

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Fri Apr-07-06 07:30 PM
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17. Hi, Droopy!

My husband and I don't own any businesses!

He just files quarterly....always has...

Seems to work out well...:shrug:

:hi:

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Beaverhausen

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Fri Apr-07-06 07:27 PM
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15. security deposit on a new apartment

and any left over pays off my credit cards.

but I need new shoes! :cry:

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asthmaticeog

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Fri Apr-07-06 07:28 PM
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16. My car payment.

I'm SO SICK of making that payment, I want it over with ASAP.

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YellowRubberDuckie

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:02 PM
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18. New contacts, new glasses...

A perm (Not as bad as it sounds), a nail job and possibly some new pants.
Duckie

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Darth_Kitten

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:08 PM
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19. Here's my list.......

New living room sofa
Dinette set and or chairs
Bedroom set
Rug for new living room
New drapes?

Maybe to buy some clothing or something for the bird. :)

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Ariana Celeste

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:12 PM
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part of it is going to getting married.

according to state law i need some certificate signed by a physician that I am rubella free so i need to go to the doctor. part of the tax return will pay for that (no insurance), and the license, and the partying afterwards... and no idea what else. probably music. possibly an acoustic bass.

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bigwillq

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:36 PM
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21. You're getting married?!??!?!?

:shrug:

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Ariana Celeste

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:40 PM
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22. yup finally goin through the legal stuff

makin it official. woot :D

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bigwillq

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:41 PM
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23. Oh that's awesome!

:bounce: :toast:

Did you set a date???

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Ariana Celeste

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:44 PM
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25. nah not yet

we arent doing anything special like a ceremony or anything, just gonna party with buddies whenever the time comes :D :toast:

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bigwillq

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:45 PM
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27. That's the way to go.

So no white dress for you??!?!??! :P

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Ariana Celeste

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:49 PM
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29. hell nah :D

I'm not that type of girl- we're gonna wear our jeans and band t-shirts :headbang:

(besides I look *awful* in white)

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bigwillq

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:50 PM
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31. I think that's cool.

It's your wedding. You should be able to do or wear whatever the hell you want to! :hi: :hug:

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Random_Australian

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:42 PM
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24. ...

:headbang: :thumbsup: :D

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Ariana Celeste

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:45 PM
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26. ...

:D :hi:

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djeseru

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:12 PM
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20. Paying off the new furniture.

Well, did that in March when I got the return back. :)

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eyesroll

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:47 PM
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28. My state refund went to pay for what I owe the federal government.

It's all a vicious cycle.

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Broken_Hero

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:50 PM
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30. I all ready spent mine...in feb on...dun dun dun!!...

Bills....we got 3,000 back, had to pay off two loans from the bank, which left us with a whopping!...dun dun dun!....20 bucks left over, for dinner...:) But at least two pesky payments a month are gone...so now, i can use the extra cash, to afford gas...

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Scout1071

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:53 PM
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32. I just got new glasses!

Reading glasses and DU is looking fabulous. And I have to say, they are pretty hot for reading glasses.

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huskerlaw

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Fri Apr-07-06 08:57 PM
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33. New couch!

I got a lovely new couch from Crate & Barrel. Now I need a flatscreen TV so that I'll actually use it. ;)

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bikebloke

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Fri Apr-07-06 09:26 PM
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34. I don't make enough not to pay.

So instead of doing my taxes right off, as I've done all my working life, I wait. Halliburton will just have to suffer.

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Blue_In_AK

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Fri Apr-07-06 09:40 PM
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35. What's a tax refund? n/t

Edited on Fri Apr-07-06 09:40 PM by Blue_In_AK

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Cobalt Violet

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Fri Apr-07-06 09:55 PM
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36. I get $0. back this year.

Got to love the * tax cut.

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ellie

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Fri Apr-07-06 11:00 PM
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37. I put mine into a

down payment for a house. I closed today!

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LisaL

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Fri Apr-07-06 11:01 PM
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38. What tax return? I had to pay taxes.

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jane_pippin

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Fri Apr-07-06 11:02 PM
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39. I don't get one. But if I did, it would go

to the "get the fuck out of dodge" fund. Also, probably to bills.

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Nicole

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Fri Apr-07-06 11:11 PM
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40. The war on terror?

I have to pay. :mad:

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wildhorses

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Fri Apr-07-06 11:15 PM
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41. refrigerator, television and credit card debt

used refrigerator and television...excellent bargains from friends who are re-doing their house
the rest goes to freaking VISA

just thankful that I get a return

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Capn Sunshine

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Fri Apr-07-06 11:25 PM
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42. Refund?

If I'm lucky I'll get away with less than 80 grand. But hey it could be worse. It could always be worse.

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Deja Q

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Fri Apr-07-06 11:51 PM
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47. The word is "RETURN". Not "refund"

Edited on Fri Apr-07-06 11:52 PM by HypnoToad

Sorry I'm having enou8gh trouble conveying something so simple to so many. I'll be compassionate and go shoot my worthless ass.

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Capn Sunshine

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Sat Apr-08-06 12:04 AM
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51. No, The RETURN is what you file

The Refund is what you get for excess taxes paid.

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Deja Q

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Sat Apr-08-06 12:05 AM
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52. Whatever. It's a word. Do me a favor: Exterminate me quick and painlessly.

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NMMNG

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Fri Apr-07-06 11:26 PM
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43. I didn't get all that much

It's being directly deposited into my checking account, and from there I'll just use it to pay bills when they come up.

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Deja Q

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Fri Apr-07-06 11:53 PM
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50. I didn't get much either.

Then again, what else is new.

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Fri Apr-07-06 11:52 PM
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48. Student Loans..

It should be taken automagically.

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