r6allstar Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 They will cost a lot more than 8k throughout the year... DONT DO IT!probably true.. wouldnt do it for that reason but I am looking forward to having them. then away goes all my toys lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Lets see I'll get Carie some fries, Jager 3 PBR's, Ben 3 Miller Lites, Sam a pair of velcro gloves, Mandie a Redbull, Fonz a new BK crown and a case of Fundip for the wife. That otta pretty much wipe all $25 of it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 i owe this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wht_scorpion Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Im spend my on Ti force exhaustmable mod partsspeed bleedersevo shift kitgalfer brake & clutch linesr6 throttle tubeand a dyno for tuningand some more chromeand the rest goes in the bank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Probably paying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) Finishing the basement! Tried for a Man Cave but the wife says we need a family cave instead. Doing the majority myself but will probably contract out the drywall finishing. Never could figure out the touch to get that crap smooth. Anyone on here know anyone that can do drywall?Moose? Edited February 2, 2010 by jporter12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 New gloves and some good ole bills. Also me and the wife are going to see who can make the most money with $50 in 30 days just to settle a friendly argument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 bought a 'new' car Sunday. our tax return will cover the down payment I put on my credit card... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ault Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 same here big ol down payment on new car..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Just got an inexpensive quadcore pc, something like this one: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5006279&CatId=5140I've had great luck with refurbished electronics. I figure they've had twice as many checks as the normal stuff. Haven't had time to load the virtual machines yet. Encoding H264 with Handbrake is very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchmuckGirl Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Buying flooring to put down in the living room and kitchen, new dressers from Ikea, some clothes and saving the rest.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I'm getting a new frame for my bicycle, a ticket for my daughter and I to see the family in England, a Violator 2000 with Rabbit Ear or Dolphin attachment, and depending upon how that goes... maybe an engagement ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 So quick question, R6 it would be cool if you added this poll to the thread....how many folks are using a professional vs filing yourself? This is my first year with a complex filing and I need to use a pro... but it costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 What constitutes a 'complex filing'?Any of the out-of-the-box software solutions should be able to walk anyone through their taxes, no? I mean, all the forms are sent to you, the software asks what forms you have, you input information, answer some questions, and viola... taxes complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony07R6 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I agree with JRMiii, TurboTax should be able to walk you through anything pretty easily. I've done my own taxes for as long as I can remember, the software will walk you through all your income, deductions, credits, etc.... I've got a copy of the 2009 TurboTax deluxe (w/ free state download) if you want to try it. I'm not sure where I can upload it to, its a 85mb file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 What constitutes a 'complex filing'?Any of the out-of-the-box software solutions should be able to walk anyone through their taxes, no? I mean, all the forms are sent to you, the software asks what forms you have, you input information, answer some questions, and viola... taxes complete.3 W-2s, work from home, municipality taxing was screwed up part of the year, mortgage (including the work from home and depreciation), ended vehicle lease, about 5 1099-ints... and the wife and I have nearly identical income, so we have to look at filing separately or filing together..... which means paying for TurboTax twice... and such....Plus there's a lot of deductions TurboTax and HRBlock show that we are right on the borderline of being able to take them (but because of our income they may only be applied if we separate our filings) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Here's what I do each year... you might think it's smart, dumb, or indifferent, I don't really care - I've always done it this way ever since I wasn't able to do the 1040-EZ (so, basically since I was over 18).I fill out the information on Turbotax, TaxAct, HRBlock, etc... whatever software there is out there. It's all free to download on the net right from the company websites.After filling out all the information and answering the questions, I figure out which program gives me the highest return - and that's the one I pay to file with (which I deduct from the return). I think last year I used a program that was $60 to file, but netted me an extra $100 in a return over the $40 program, so it was worth the $20 extra to put $100 ($80 net) in my pocket.Each program tells you what your return is prior to filing and you only PAY the company once you file, so it's really easy to compare what program you're better using.What I don't get is people that go to professional tax preparers, when (at least from my experience) all they do is ask you the same questions and click the same buttons you would've if you would've been in your underwear at home - and they charge you for it.Considering that being a tax consultant is a low-wage seasonal position at many companies - should tell you something about the level of expertise needed to file your taxes. That's not to confuse these people with tax attorneys or CPAs, but these are the types of people you Mr. John Q Public is going to see at your local "professional tax preparer". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 (edited) So first, that's what I did the last 2 years, but there are a lot of things you need to be aware of when filing married, with a mortgage where it's possible you may need to file separately. But there are a lot of what-ifs and things to be aware of.For example, you say you always deduct your tax prep software, you can only deduct tax prep if it equals 2% of your AGI... assuming you pay $60 for the software that would mean your income is $3,000... which might explain why you wolf down those $1 steaks so fast In terms of filing separately, how do I spread our mortgage across our filings? Do I take the majority, does my wife, or do we spread it? Since out combined AGI puts us in a different bracket than we would filing individually, does it make more sense to apply our deductions on her return to drop her down a bracket, or use them on mine to try and get me down to another bracket.Secondly, I use a CPA, I'm not talking about going to HRBlock or some Liberty Tax Services bullshit. Edited February 3, 2010 by Likwid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I don't file married, because I'm not. So, there's one less set variable scenarios I have to run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 guns and ammo... and a vacation/cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 What I don't get is people that go to professional tax preparers, when (at least from my experience) all they do is ask you the same questions and click the same buttons you would've if you would've been in your underwear at home - and they charge you for it.Considering that being a tax consultant is a low-wage seasonal position at many companies - should tell you something about the level of expertise needed to file your taxes. That's not to confuse these people with tax attorneys or CPAs, but these are the types of people you Mr. John Q Public is going to see at your local "professional tax preparer".I get all of what you're saying, and cannot disagree. I don't have the time or patience to download, install, and enter the info into all 3 programs. Actually, we use a lady that's been doing taxes for my wife's family for years. She charges about what it would gost for the software, we make a visit to her and visit while she enters it all into her program, enter our bank account info, and in a week or 2 see the money show up in the bank. I thought about getting into the tax prep racket, but there are just way too many tax laws to worry about, and record keeping, etc... A former co-worker always does them for friends and family, uses turbo tax, but just prints them out to be mailed. I think he does it free, or people just give him a "gift" or something for doing it. He did mine for a couple years and wouldn't take anything for doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfd37buckeye Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Viva las vegas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 So many things I want, and not enough return money to buy it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Everyone better just be happy they're either paid up or getting a refund. Shit's getting serious with the IRS.Acquiring ShotgunsSolicitation Number: TIRWR-10-Q-00023Agency: Department of the TreasuryOffice: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)Location: Field Operations Branch Western (OS:A:P:B:W)The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to purchase sixty Remington Model 870 Police RAMAC #24587 12 gauge pump-action shotguns for the Criminal Investigation Division. The Remington parkerized shotguns, with fourteen inch barrel, modified choke, Wilson Combat Ghost Ring rear sight and XS4 Contour Bead front sight, Knoxx Reduced Recoil Adjustable Stock, and Speedfeed ribbed black forend, are designated as the only shotguns authorized for IRS duty based on compatibility with IRS existing shotgun inventory, certified armorer and combat training and protocol, maintenance, and parts.Submit quotes including 11% Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET) and shipping to Washington DC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Even the tax police have to pay taxes! I'm sort of surprised on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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