I guess if the “lady” in question is Broomie, those three little words are not likely to be “I love you”; but what taxes does she get a refund for paying? Or rather, what taxes does she pay? Does she earn an income?
I think of the taxes as being owed as soon as the income is earned, with the yearly filing just being a reconciliation of the balance. My withholdings are pretty well in line with what I owe, so whether I pay or get a refund it’s pretty small.
Of course, getting a check is more pleasant than sending one, and since it’s already been taxed and isn’t part of my budget, it’s “fun money”!
Well, just for those who don’t know, many people who do not pay taxes DO get income tax refunds via things like the Earned Income Credit. My daughter who is a single mother and college student gets back way more than she pays in withholding from her job. So is it dumb to get a refund if you’re getting back more than you let the government use, or is that a smart investment?
BC: NOLA KID IS NOT ON WELFARE if she is working and going to college. The country is investing in her as a future tax payer. I’d much rather see the tax dollar going to her than the “War.”
MontanaLady over 14 years ago
Awwwwwww……
We knew Broomie was in love!
margueritem over 14 years ago
That always makes my heart beat faster!
‘Morning, ML!
Llewellenbruce over 14 years ago
Don’t you have to have an income to get a refund Broomie?
GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago
Those 3 words are recomended over ‘I Love You???’
Sisyphos over 14 years ago
I guess if the “lady” in question is Broomie, those three little words are not likely to be “I love you”; but what taxes does she get a refund for paying? Or rather, what taxes does she pay? Does she earn an income?
wlcary over 14 years ago
Anyone that gets an income tax refund must enjoy giving the government an “Interest Free Loan”. I have better ways to invest my funds.
lewisbower over 14 years ago
Some people enjoy getting a large refund. Their grade school math teacher should be fired.
fritzoid Premium Member over 14 years ago
Why this insistence that Broomie doesn’t have an income? We often see her applying for jobs. Maybe from time to time she actually gets one.
“Even a blind pig finds an acorn once in a while.”
bald over 14 years ago
we should all be so lucky to get a refund
I have to pay this year
aerwalt over 14 years ago
I didn’t loan the Gov’t any bucks in ‘09. Got to pay $54.00
fritzoid Premium Member over 14 years ago
I think of the taxes as being owed as soon as the income is earned, with the yearly filing just being a reconciliation of the balance. My withholdings are pretty well in line with what I owe, so whether I pay or get a refund it’s pretty small.
Of course, getting a check is more pleasant than sending one, and since it’s already been taxed and isn’t part of my budget, it’s “fun money”!
MisngNOLA over 14 years ago
Well, just for those who don’t know, many people who do not pay taxes DO get income tax refunds via things like the Earned Income Credit. My daughter who is a single mother and college student gets back way more than she pays in withholding from her job. So is it dumb to get a refund if you’re getting back more than you let the government use, or is that a smart investment?
Sherlock Watson over 14 years ago
I thought Broomie’s favorite words were “I give up,” especially when spoken by a man she’d been chasing.
Yukoner over 14 years ago
We get really excited about a tax refund until we realize that it was our money in the first place.
wlcary over 14 years ago
NOLA That’s called WELFARE or “Being on the Dole”.
Just what every Liberal Loves and has nothing to do with investment.
Let’s call it what it is.
littledutchboy over 14 years ago
BC: NOLA KID IS NOT ON WELFARE if she is working and going to college. The country is investing in her as a future tax payer. I’d much rather see the tax dollar going to her than the “War.”
Another country heard from