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Inquiringmind2

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Thu Jan-24-08 02:27 AM
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$800 tax rebate checks

Who will send them back because you don't believe in them?

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Roxy66

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Thu Jan-24-08 02:29 AM
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1. We just have to hope they don't bounce

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SeattleGirl

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Thu Jan-24-08 02:30 AM
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2. So, is this the same kind of deal as last time? Where it isn't REALLY

a rebate, but a loan against future tax refunds? Anyone know?

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seriousstan

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Thu Jan-24-08 02:33 AM
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3. Could you give me a link? I have seen several people claim that , but I would like a link.

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SeattleGirl

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Thu Jan-24-08 02:39 AM
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7. No, I don't have one. I was just asking.

If it's another "loan", I really don't want it. It'll only screw next years' taxes up.

And a lot of people don't GET $800 back in taxes, so if it is a loan, that means they will keep owing until it's paid off.

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seriousstan

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Thu Jan-24-08 02:54 AM
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8. And I'm just asking, and if it isn't , It means you are making unfounded assumptions.

Please someone give me some factual response instead of baseless guessing.

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SeattleGirl

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Thu Jan-24-08 02:58 AM
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10. Oh for pete sake. I was ASKING the same thing you are.

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WorseBeforeBetter

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Thu Jan-24-08 02:58 AM
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9. The "Rebate and Switch" Tax Scam

http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/11394/

http://taxes.about.com/b/2008/01/17/bush-administration-considering-tax-rebates-other-tax-breaks.htm

"The last time we had a tax rebate was 2001, when taxpayers received an advance on our tax refund called the rate reduction credit, which was a one-time rebate of $300 to $600."

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/itax/news/20020125a.asp

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This was just a quickie search...

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seriousstan

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Thu Jan-24-08 02:59 AM
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11. Not the last ime...this time. What are the facts of this current tax incentive?

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SeattleGirl

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Thu Jan-24-08 03:00 AM
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12. Thanks, TW.

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seriousstan

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Thu Jan-24-08 03:02 AM
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13. You thank him for an article from 2001 and 2002? WTF???

I thought we were talking recent history.

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WorseBeforeBetter

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Thu Jan-24-08 03:05 AM
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14. Easy there, tiger.

It seemed as if you were doubting SG's statement about the 2001 refund/rebate, so I provided links as a basis.

You can Google as well as the rest of us.

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SeattleGirl

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Thu Jan-24-08 03:07 AM
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16. Yes, I did.

Why is that a problem for you?

Besides, one of the articles was from 2008.

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Frank Cannon

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Thu Jan-24-08 06:57 AM
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18. You obviously haven't dealt with this administration very long

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WorseBeforeBetter

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Thu Jan-24-08 03:07 AM
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15. You're welcome...

but let this be a lesson to me: 3 a.m. Eastern is waaay too late to be up posting to DU.

Nite!

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babylonsister

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Thu Jan-24-08 02:35 AM
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4. Don't count on them. I heard they were off the table now. nt

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WorseBeforeBetter

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Thu Jan-24-08 02:36 AM
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5. The $800 "refund" for the illegal war?

Edited on Thu Jan-24-08 02:36 AM by TWriterD

Mine would be deposited to one of my accounts, just like the last one. (How much more cheap shit from China do Americans really need?) Hmm, perhaps cashing it and hiding the money under my mattress is a better idea...

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Breeze54

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Thu Jan-24-08 02:39 AM
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6. Who will ever get them?

:P

Don't hold your breath and don't layaway an HD TV either! ;)

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FirstLight

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Thu Jan-24-08 03:18 AM
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17. ...hmmm...

Could I ask the govt to just deposit that amount as a payment on the Student Loan I am defaulted on? Since I can;t feed my family or pay rent this month, I guess the transfer of an ethereal $600 wouldn't make much difference!

...and BTW, if you want a really good investment idea, try a coffee can and a shovel! lol

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RebelOne

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Thu Jan-24-08 07:30 AM
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19. I will return my check because it is a loan on your tax return.

I never get any tax refund. Every year, I have to pay or I just about break even.

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annabanana

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Thu Jan-24-08 07:34 AM
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20. I'm afraid if I sent it back, it wouldn't be properly credited...

and then I'll have to deduct it from my '08 refund anyway.

Our esteemed news industry hasn't let us know yet if this "rebate" is the same as the last one. (i.e. phony)

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electron_blue

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Thu Jan-24-08 07:42 AM
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21. don't bother. If you really want to make a difference, donate it to a local food shelf

or other place you wish the govt were supporting.

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KharmaTrain

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Thu Jan-24-08 07:42 AM
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22. I'll Donate Mine To Democratic Candidates

I did the same thing in '02. $800 could go to help a bunch of future Democratic Congresscritters.

Just do the math...$800 a year = $66.66 a month = $16 a week. Now how much of that $16 will do into your gas tank? Heat your home? Buy groceries?

$16 a week...now don't spend it all in one place.

:sarcasm:

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Coexist

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Thu Jan-24-08 07:57 AM
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23. better to donate it to help those who really need help.

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