Tax Returns 2009

[masterofsparks]

Question for long-time donors:

Last year's marathon was my first big donation and I'm not sure if I should expect to receive a form from WFMU to use for deducting my donation (I know how much I gave, but I'm pretty sure you can only deduct the amount donated minus the value of the stuff you got in return and I don't know what this is). Has anyone received such a form in the past?

[iAmBaronVonTito]

so i found out what the problem was today...some bonehead (or worse) in HR has me entered with FOUR whopping exemptions from federal taxes (it is normally 'zero'), which means i got $100 extra each paycheck this year.  thanks a lot, lady.

im so annoyed (amongst other things).

[Sarah]

I think the HR lady should finance your tax payments.  I can't help wondering, though:  didn't you question why you were getting $100 extra each paycheck?

[iAmBaronVonTito]

I think the HR lady should finance your tax payments.  I can't help wondering, though:  didn't you question why you were getting $100 extra each paycheck?

i didnt realize i was making an extra $100 (i did that math when i found out they werent taking out enough money), but i will say this taught me a serious lesson to start looking at my pay stubs more closely.  in the meantime, i get to speak with this woman personally today when she calls me back (if she calls me back).

[erika]

I ran into that problem a few years ago.

I would rather have the government take whatever taxes they need out of my check, then get a refund at the end of the year based on whatever exemptions I decide to take advantage of.

Plus, if I get married in November does that mean I file jointly with my hubby when I do my 09 taxes next year?

[timmx]

Plus, if I get married in November does that mean I file jointly with my hubby when I do my 09 taxes next year?

If you choose to file jointly you'll be able to do so for 2009 if you get married in November 2009.

I got married in December of '04 and filed jointly for 2004 taxes.

[masterofsparks]

I would rather have the government take whatever taxes they need out of my check, then get a refund at the end of the year based on whatever exemptions I decide to take advantage of.

I used to feel that way until I realized this means the gov't is getting an interest-free loan from me all year.

[iAmBaronVonTito]

I would rather have the government take whatever taxes they need out of my check, then get a refund at the end of the year based on whatever exemptions I decide to take advantage of.

I used to feel that way until I realized this means the gov't is getting an interest-free loan from me all year.

im told that a 401(k) is supposed to subside this feeling by putting money back in your pocket.  im not into 401(k) (though im told i should be), but...whatever, i just do my taxes.

[Keith Whitener]

What little money I make, I make writing. Last year was the first year I had to pay taxes, which is exciting since that means I made enough money writing that I had to pay taxes! I had to pay a lot for self-employment tax compared to how much I made. I don't remember the amount, but it made me sad.

[Stupornaut]

Every dollar I made in 2008 was made without withholdings -- my day job pays me as a part-time contractor, and everything else I'm paid for is as a freelancer. 1099-MISCs all up ins. It was a minor miracle that I somehow managed to get the amount I owe under the $2,000 mark.

[J. Garbage]

Is HR Block bad?  I was thinking of using them.  But I AM in the LA area, hugman, so maybe I'll take you up on your offer.

[Sarah]

I had to pay a lot for self-employment tax compared to how much I made. I don't remember the amount, but it made me sad.

At least you get to deduct half of it.

[Kim Kelly]

Is HR Block bad?

I don't have any first-hand experience with them, but I've heard nothing but bad bad things from people who have.

[Keith Whitener]

I had to pay a lot for self-employment tax compared to how much I made. I don't remember the amount, but it made me sad.

At least you get to deduct half of it.

I get to do what?!

Is HR Block bad?

I don't have any first-hand experience with them, but I've heard nothing but bad bad things from people who have.

My mother has been doing her own taxes for years just fine, but she wanted to give  H & R Block a chance because she had some questions. She discovered that she was better off doing it herself.

[Sarah]

Got my refund!  First one in I don't know how many years (and the last ever, probably).  Pretty neat.