To hell with all you who say I just gave the government a free loan, it sure is nice to be getting five grand back in the next couple of weeks. I would have pissed it away on a hundred little things if I would have had it paid out over time. Looks like we are going to Canada to Race IM afterall!
And tonight it’s SUSHI, for the first time in months.
Dave
Buy a new bike with it. It is your duty to stimulate the economy!!
Not the best way to save money but it does work, and it beats writing a big check.
Get a new 52" flat screen TV made in China. I hear their economy is only going to grow 7% this year and they don’t have a financial institution crisis, so it’s a good place for us American’s to send our money.
Yep, I’d rather get money back, too…I owe the feds $1700 this year 
Changing my withholding to make sure that doesn’t happen next year…
Spot
What is this thing you speak of? “Tax Refund”? I have heard of that, but much like a Unicorn and the Loch Ness Monster I have never seen it…does this “Tax Refund” hang out with UFO’s?
That will get you a nice bike. Or, race wheels with some left over for a Computrainer.
Or, if you are like most people who hang out over here in the LR, that would get you a new TV and some really good booze.
You havent gotten it yet! Alot could change
You havent gotten it yet! Alot could change
Don’t even say it. My taxes go off to the accountant this week. I usually have to pay in, so I’m never in a hurry to file. This year looks pretty good, but we’ll see.
I e-filed on Friday. Typically it’s a done deal within about 5-8 business days. It’s not the the world is coming to an end in a week.
No, the world is not coming to an end. Just being pragmatic. Dont count on the money untill you have it. That is ultimately why this country is in its current financial mess. Yes, I am a cynic. So be it.
Wow, I’ve never heard of a return that big!! Cool beans. I hope you splurge on yourself! I got $2,600 back about a month ago and it felt gooooood 
My brother is getting back $9,000 this year. 21 years old, married, 2 children, military income.
You better hope the Fed doesn’t copy CA.
CA signed a budget about a week ago so the IOU’s they were planning to issue are not being issued as planned. It will be checks, in my case a direct deposit. Yes, I live in CA.
Dave
CA signed a budget about a week ago so the IOU’s they were planning to issue are not being issued as planned. It will be checks, in my case a direct deposit. Yes, I live in CA.
Dave
This morning’s news said they’ve started processing the checks/direct deposits and should be out soon.
clm
Good for you. I’m “getting” a tax DE-fund.
I got a pretty big refund from the Feds and State. And I DID buy a new bike with it. And my wife is furnishing the house with some of it as well. We’re doing our part to stimulate the economy. 
My brother is getting back $9,000 this year. 21 years old, married, 2 children, military income.
Good God. Please get him some financial planning help. He’s giving up $375 every paycheck that I’ll bet his young family could really use to make ends meet!
ah…so someone does enjoy the benefits of a ponzi scheme. Glad it worked out. Now…take that same amount and put it in a 401k!!!
I’m already at 20% contribution to my 401K so its all gravy man. I’m going to be smart about it. I’ll pre-pay my gym membership for the next year to get the 10% discount, stash 2K for IM Canada expenses and buy new wetsuits for the wife and me. Perhaps a trispoke front wheel is in my future too, we will have to see what kind of a deal I can get on wetsuits.
Dave