Income tax return
- Thread starter K-rover
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Yes! I would bet the majority of people see it as a gift from the government and not an overpayment.
I just prefer to get it back than write a big check every March.
Not to hijack, but same here; haven't used it in a bit and sad to see the fine piece of Trek machinery sitting around.
I have friends that would struggle all year; never had money for this and that, etc. Then they told me they got $8000 back last year! It wasn't until I asked "couldn't you use an extra $650 a month?" that it clicked for them.
Hear ya. This will be my wife and I's first year filing jointly, so I have to figure that out as well as how to file differently due to living overseas.
Taxes are for the birds.
Dan, giving a tax free loan to the feds and state is never a good idea I agree. I've been trying for years (with the help of my CPA) to avoid this return but don't want to jump through hoops to do so. So far I've been unable to do this and still get a semi-small return every year. Point is, for some it's unavoidable or the process to avoid a return is simply not worth it. Everyone's situation is so unique and different you can't just lump everyone together and wonder why they didn't make adjustments for a break even situation.
strongly suggest unless you know your way around the tax code you hire someone to prepare them.
it really is a horse of a different color when living out of the US.
Yeah, considered that. I've been given a few recommendations so I think that's the route we will be going once all the papers are in and ready.