My tax refund is just about what I owe in past taxes

[Dominic49]

If I made significantly more, then I can see this logic. But when I only make enough to gain $200 in interest from a savings account opened with the money I would be paying the government, it's just a mute point. I would then have to pay taxes on that interest and still likely owe the government more taxes.

And this all assumes I actually follow through with putting money aside in an account, which is honestly the hardest part sometimes.

I'll take my $1200 bonus at the beginning of the year thank you.

But thats the thing, it tales almost 0 extra effort. After changing your deductions on your w4, Set up a high interest savings account and direct deposit 35% of your check or whatever your past 3 years effective tax rate was plus 5% and watch the money grow. At tax time transfer the money to checking and write the check

[z31maniac]

Having kids isn't always something that is planned, a majority of pregnancies are unplanned. But like everyone else said...why should the children have to suffer? I paid my taxes into the system, I am getting back what I deserve. I don't give a fuck what people think about it, either.

People who are even halfway responsible can EASILY prevent an "unplanned" pregnancy.

Set up a high interest savings account

Any ideas on where this is? I haven't seen anything I would call "high-interest."

[slammin.e28]

People who are even halfway responsible can EASILY prevent an "unplanned" pregnancy.



Any ideas on where this is? I haven't seen anything I would call "high-interest."

Anything above .1% these days.

[ForcedFirebird]

People who are even halfway responsible can EASILY prevent an "unplanned" pregnancy.

The only solution to that is abstinence. Only one of our 4 children were "unplanned" but he was just a year earlier than expected. Apparently birth control was only 99.9% effective.


If your horse is so high, and you thnk we need to cut gov't spending, take a voluntary pay cut.

[chrisesteschiro]

Owe 20 K, on taxes (have the cash to pay it) and drive an E30 :(

[InuFaye]

Haven't done mine yet. Looking at my W2, I'm gonna owe owe owe. I've never gotten shit back from the Fed or State. Fuck Taxes, I pay every year and my roads still fuckin' suck.

Getting 4k back.

FEELS GOOD MANG.

[z31maniac]

If your horse is so high, and you thnk we need to cut gov't spending, take a voluntary pay cut.

You're a genius.

If I was paid less, I would pay less taxes, which would be less support for your kiddos.

[ForcedFirebird]

You're a genius.

If I was paid less, I would pay less taxes, which would be less support for your kiddos.

Exactly, it's a win-win. See, I don't need your tax money, but do benefit and use my tax savings properly for the benefit as a whole. You are grouping all parents in the same bubble and think they are getting "hand-outs" while, yes, some are. You see we could easily afford children 15yrs ago when we started having them, but then the wife's income was severed due to the economy and other people living beyond their means. And, instead of hand outs, I stepped up to the plate and started a second business (yes crazy in a recession, right?) and are creating jobs while MY (and employees) tax dollars go to YOUR paycheck.

[cale]

They give you tax refunds and free healthcare in Americas Hat?

Indeed they do! How about down there in Canada's toilet ;)

[z31maniac]

You are grouping all parents in the same bubble and think they are getting "hand-outs" while, yes, some are.

It's interesting that YOU aren't getting a hand-out, only others are.

;)

[ForcedFirebird]

It's interesting that YOU aren't getting a hand-out, only others are.

;)

Not talking a break on taxes. People who have, enjoy, and are raising responsible children are clouded by those who have them for financial reasons or because they are ignorant.

You are pulling double standards. You don't mind your taxes going to schools to help the kids, but don't want others to get a tax break in turn helping those same kids.

[Vedubin01]

The IRS sent my Tax Return back AGAIN...

...because of my response to the question: "List All of Your Dependents"

I replied -

-20 million illegal immigrants.
-3 million crack heads.
-42 million unemployable people on food stamps.
-2 million criminals in over 243 prisons.
-535 fools in the U.S.. House and Senate.

Apparently this was not an acceptable answer.

[e30prideTN]

^ haha, that's awesome. Nicely (& honestly) put.

[Court M3]

I owe about $300 for fed and get $55 back from state. That is basically how I like it. A refund is just overpayment for most people. Id rather give them as little as possible all year long (just enough to not get the underpayment penalty) and then pay at the end of the year.

This and put that money saved into my IRA.

[freeride53]

My last tax return was like a cool g'.
Now that I'm in school year-round, and rowing D2, I have no funkin' time.
:(