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Peter Redmer

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This assumes you're living in the States, where millions of taxpayers have already, or will soon be receiving federal tax rebates of up to $600 for individuals and $1,200 for married folks.  For our members from outside the States, please participate if you came into some "surprise" money and are debating what to do with it :)

For me, it's going towards a vacation.  My significant other had her heart set on a specific destination, and the extra money will help us get there.

Are you going to save it?  Take a fun vacation?  Spend it on a brand new robot?  Or maybe to fund upgrades for your evil lair?

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crmfghtr Avatar
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May 2, 2008 11:40 AM

Pay off my $1300.00 car repair bill sadly

MrScott Avatar
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May 2, 2008 12:08 PM

Did you know that selling off long held assets in order to pay two college tuitions is seen as income? Uncle Sam seems to think I'm sitting pretty and don't need an economic incentive. My bank accounts say otherwise.

No money for me.

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Peter Redmer Avatar
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May 2, 2008 12:28 PM

MrScott said: Did you know that selling off long held assets in order to pay two college tuitions is seen as income? Uncle Sam seems to think I'm sitting pretty and don't need an economic incentive. My bank accounts say otherwise. No money for me.

I'm sad that you won't be getting the rebate, MrScott.  I've got my fingers crossed that others here won't encounter the same issue :(

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MrScott Avatar
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May 2, 2008 12:42 PM

With a burn rate of nearly $60K a year in tuitions, a lot of money moves through my fingers. Thank goodness I put stock away 20+ years ago in preparation for this pinch point.

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crmfghtr Avatar
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May 2, 2008 1:27 PM

They said on radio that some analyists believe the gas price could reach $10.00! They should have taken tax rebate money and built new refineries in North Dakota where supposedly there is more oil then in Middle East now.

MrScott said:

With a burn rate of nearly $60K a year in tuitions, a lot of money moves through my fingers. Thank goodness I put stock away 20+ years ago in preparation for this pinch point.

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May 2, 2008 4:30 PM

If we get any, it'll probably go to the college fund (T-6 years and counting). Luckily there won't be overlap between my 2. The other possibility is getting a new canvas for our camper, which we bought used a few years ago.

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Nocturnal Avatar
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May 2, 2008 9:39 PM updated: May 2, 2008 9:41 PM

Hmm.... lets see, I got a small windfall recently. I got my tax return a few weeks ago, since they gave me back about 20% to much money, and my accountant is having kittens, I am currently lodging an objection with the Tax Office.

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GWJax Avatar
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May 3, 2008 12:08 PM

What rebate! I owe 2,000 , I guess I make too much money and they want more so the rebate will be applied to the 2000 dollars curtisy of the IRS, I'll never see a check. I guess thats a real good stimulas package....

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May 5, 2008 6:34 AM updated: May 5, 2008 6:35 AM

Well I will get a tax rebate of $500 this year and this is going towards my Lynxmotion J5. If I buy it through an agent in NZ it will cost $1700 Stock standard, with mods $2,500 So I will have to see if it is any cheaper through Trossen robotics or Lynxmotion direct.

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Rudolph Avatar
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May 5, 2008 6:30 PM

My normal return went to the Department of Education, again, still :) S'okay, gotta pay em somehow.

I don't know if the Economic Stimulus Package will actually happen or not, will it go to DOE too? I was under the impression it was $300 for a single and $600 for married couples (which is still $300 a person)(my tax prep thingus said we qualify for $900, me, wife, and son).

If it shows up, my portion of the stimulus package will probably go towards more tattoo work. Not what Dubya had in mind I'm sure...

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