Tax Returns!

[Halon]

That link actually worked for me just now.

For the Talon it was $35. But there is a statement underneath that states:

** The Minnesota Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service have determined that for each passenger vehicle (cars and pickups) registered in the appropriate tax year, the registration tax less $35 can be deducted on itemized federal taxes.

[Halon]

Originally Posted by slowboy

Why do you have a 1099 form? Are you a contractor?

I'm confused. Don't a lot of people have 1099 forms? I know I got one for both my Emigrant and ING savings acounts.

[X Factor]

I was amazed how much I got last year while only working part time and going to school... I have NO idea what to expect this year since I made easily 2-3 times what I did in 06.

I've only gotten 1 W2 so far. I'm gonna be getting 3.

[Kracka]

Originally Posted by Halon

I'm confused. Don't a lot of people have 1099 forms? I know I got one for both my Emigrant and ING savings acounts.

1099int forms are the ones you get for interest, a 1099 that Andrew thought I was referring to is the kind that self-employed people and a lot of salesmen get.

[tpunx99GSX]

I didnt file last year, or the year before. so i prolly will file this year for the past 3 years.
I dont see how all of you are getting a ton of money back. its annoying because i have never gotten over $300 from state or fed.

[98gstaherns]

Where the best place to have Taxes done at?

[Kracka]

www.turbotax.com

If you don't want to do them yourself just go to H&R Block.

[98gstaherns]

Is it any quicker to do it your self or H&R? Like as far as getting a return back

[Kracka]

Originally Posted by 98gstaherns

Is it any quicker to do it your self or H&R? Like as far as getting a return back

When I've used TurboTax and e-file with direct deposit into my checking account I generally have the state return back in 3-5 days and the federal return within 10. Going to H&R block will be about the same; they really do nothing but punch numbers into the software for you.

[asshanson]

Pretty much everyone files electronically now, so if you do it yourself or at H&R Block you'll get all refunds by a week or two after it's filed.

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

Just double checking, but since I bought my Turbo Tax last year, I can just update it, and not have to buy a new copy, right?

[Kracka]

Originally Posted by Kevin_1G_Drummer

Just double checking, but since I bought my Turbo Tax last year, I can just update it, and not have to buy a new copy, right?

Don't buy any copy, just do it on their website. Nothing to install, nothing to download.

[Halon]

I used to use turbotax, but tried Taxact.com last year because it costs a bit less and was recommended to me by a guy I work with. I liked it and will be using it again this year.

[ABV]

Originally Posted by Kracka

Don't buy any copy, just do it on their website. Nothing to install, nothing to download.

I agree! I used this last year and it worked fine. If my taxes were more complicated I might consider spending money for something, but mine are so simple it's a no-brainer. Just do it for free.

BTW, with my tax return I think I'll get a cup of coffee since that's about how much I'll get back. Either that I'll be buying coffee for a few hundred people at the IRS.

[niterydr]

While we are on this topic, what does everyone claim as far as depenants.
Single peeps, do you go 0, 1, or 2?

[Halon]

I claim 0

[asshanson]

Originally Posted by Halon

I claim 0

Ditto.

However, if I don't get my promotion at work in the next month or two I'm going to raise it to 1. I could be getting an extra $300/month and I'd still get a refund at the end of the year. It would make daily life less stressful having a few hundred a month extra.

[Kracka]

1

[X Factor]

1

[scheides]

I'm married, and I still claim 1 (for now).