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[Pancua]

LOL I was thinking the same thing. This past month was SO INTENSE since I was stocking up left, right and sideways with my make up collection. 

I'm not sure I could survive another month last this last one has been. LOL

 

[Playedinloops]

Right? I could survive it, but my wallet can't. I need a raise lol, not sure how my boss would take that request. "Can you pay me more so I can buy more make up? Thanks."

 

[Pancua]

Originally Posted by Playedinloops /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Right? I could survive it, but my wallet can't. I need a raise lol, not sure how my boss would take that request. "Can you pay me more so I can buy more make up? Thanks."

Girl, I'm sayin! Of course, we just found out we are getting some pretty nice bonuses next month. So I see another large purchase in April!  LOL

 

[Playedinloops]

lol! My tax return should be coming soon, but I need to pay off my credit cards first. THEN STOP USING THEM TO BUY MAKE UP, lol. 

 

[zadidoll]

Originally Posted by Playedinloops /img/forum/go_quote.gif

lol! My tax return should be coming soon, but I need to pay off my credit cards first. THEN STOP USING THEM TO BUY MAKE UP, lol. 

LOL My tax refund came yesterday and what's funny when I don't have money to burn I see so much stuff I WANT but when I have money I never want to buy. lol

 

[Playedinloops]

Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif


LOL My tax refund came yesterday and what's funny when I don't have money to burn I see so much stuff I WANT but when I have money I never want to buy. lol

Isn't that the way it always goes? Of course, I need new spring clothes too...why is shopping so addictive. 

 

[GirlyEnthusiast]

Originally Posted by Playedinloops /img/forum/go_quote.gif

lol! My tax return should be coming soon, but I need to pay off my credit cards first. THEN STOP USING THEM TO BUY MAKE UP, lol. 

Jealous! I haven't gotten a tax refund since I was like, 17 lol. I owe big bucks every year. If only Mastiffs were tax write-offs :/

 

[Playedinloops]

Originally Posted by GirlyEnthusiast /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Jealous! I haven't gotten a tax refund since I was like, 17 lol. I owe big bucks every year. If only Mastiffs were tax write-offs :/

ha, well I file single 0 so that I pay too much in to get some back. Its like  a savings account I can't touch, lol. 

 

[randerso]

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Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif

LOL My tax refund came yesterday and what's funny when I don't have money to burn I see so much stuff I WANT but when I have money I never want to buy. lol


Yep, it's like Murphy's Law. I'm so stoked for my tax return. I expected to pay taxes on some contracting work; I didn't realize I could write off business expenses while still claiming the standard deduction, woo!

I definitely upped by cosmetics budget for the month when I saw I was getting money back, heh.

 

[zadidoll]

Originally Posted by randerso /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Yep, it's like Murphy's Law. I'm so stoked for my tax return. I expected to pay taxes on some contracting work; I didn't realize I could write off business expenses while still claiming the standard deduction, woo!

I definitely upped by cosmetics budget for the month when I saw I was getting money back, heh.

EXACTLY like Murphy's Law. lol

 

[GirlyEnthusiast]

Originally Posted by Playedinloops /img/forum/go_quote.gif



ha, well I file single 0 so that I pay too much in to get some back. Its like  a savings account I can't touch, lol. 

Haha that's smart. I do "independent contracting" so I get a ton of 1099s at the end of the year.

 

[zadidoll]

I hate 1099s. I really do. Such a pain because you have to go file a schedule C with it. It's bad enough I have to file a Schedule C when I do my husband's business tax returns but to do one for a 1099 is an absolute PAIN.

 

[Playedinloops]

You guys are making me so glad my aunt works for h&r block. I just hand everything over and she takes care of it...for free lol. I did some "independent contracting" when I was tutoring through a website in college, and that was such a pain in the butt. Never again, lol.

 

[GirlyEnthusiast]

I don't even want to know what's involved in filing 1099s, calculating business expenses, etc... thank gawd I have a friend who is an accountant and files my returns for free. I did buy a house in 2010 so at least now I have one big write off.. mortgage interest!

 

[zadidoll]

If you did ANY kind of repairs to the house make sure you keep your receipts as some are also tax write offs (like new appliances, windows, etc).

 

[GirlyEnthusiast]

You can write off appliances? I bought my house new, so it came with the stainless appliances and crap already.. but I wouldn't mind trading those puppies in and upgrading if it meant I could write it off /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[randerso]

Originally Posted by GirlyEnthusiast /img/forum/go_quote.gif

You can write off appliances? I bought my house new, so it came with the stainless appliances and crap already.. but I wouldn't mind trading those puppies in and upgrading if it meant I could write it off /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I have never heard of writing off appliances but it's possible. This is my reference list:

Automobile expense Equipment and furniture (must be depreciated) Office supplies Postage and delivery Continuing education Home office deduction Utility expense (energy, water, wireless)
I loooooove doing my taxes, I would never let anyone else touch them. But then again I am going into accounting so that is probably a good thing.

 

[GirlyEnthusiast]

Originally Posted by randerso /img/forum/go_quote.gif


If your contracting work involves working from home, you can pretty much write off a portion of anything you purchase involving your work. Rent expense, mortgage, utilities, wireless service, laptop, computer accessories, office supplies, etc. Appliances might be iffy unless you are a personal cook, lol. 

I loooooove doing my taxes, I would never let anyone else touch them. But then again I am going into accounting so that is probably a good thing.

I've always been afraid of using the home office write-off because I've heard that is a red flag for the A word... lol

 

[randerso]

Originally Posted by GirlyEnthusiast /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I've always been afraid of using the home office write-off because I've heard that is a red flag for the A word... lol

I know what you mean, the correct percentage for home office write offs is very subjective ... subjective and the IRS don't mix, haha.

 

[GirlyEnthusiast]

Originally Posted by randerso /img/forum/go_quote.gif



I know what you mean, the correct percentage for home office write offs is very subjective ... subjective and the IRS don't mix, haha.

LOL truer words were never spoken!