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Holy Cat, That Was Fast !!

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 14:45:52 GMT

My daughter filed her taxes electronically Monday evening. She just got notification her return is pending in her checking account.

I am duly impressed. I guess doing it early pays off.

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millieshops — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 15:20:29 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2If I had all my info, I'd definitely file immediately. Not only do early electronic filers see their refunds quickly, they also prevent thieves from filing for those refunds!

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happycat — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 15:23:29 GMT

I think we have everything, but Dh's W2's, which I thought we were suppose to have by yesterday.

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Laura14 — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 15:27:52 GMT

Did mine a couple days ago. Accepted same day. Made $1000 less money and got half the refund of what I got last year. I don't get it. Fair warning to have the shot glasses, grief therapist, and tissues ready.

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Desertdi — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 15:52:35 GMT

I'm not in any hurry to get the "bad news".................

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Grouchomarx — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 15:56:46 GMT

I always file the day I get my return and usually have a refund in my account in 10 days or less. They are very fast these days. It's great!

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wvumountiefan — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 16:00:58 GMT

@Laura14 wrote:
Did mine a couple days ago. Accepted same day. Made $1000 less money and got half the refund of what I got last year. I don't get it. Fair warning to have the shot glasses, grief therapist, and tissues ready.

My story is similar to yours @Laura14 , but because of the tax breaks is what I am thinking. My paychecks the last couple years have definitely increased so I’m not complaining. I guess I’d rather see it monthly and know what I’m gonna get. Tax time is nice but I try not to have it spent before I file because I never know what I’ll get back. 🤪

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KKJ — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 16:01:31 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
I'm not in any hurry to get the "bad news".................

Same here DH and I always have to pay in every year so not in any hurry to file.

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wvumountiefan — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 16:12:45 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 I did mine last Tuesday and when I checked this morning it said it would be deposited by February 5th. So convenient!

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Laura14 — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 16:22:31 GMT

@wvumountiefan I wish I could say I've seen it in my paycheck because obviously that's where the change is but I don't and I was educated before the new math. My state tax bill actually doubled this year too. I really don't get it other than I need to move which is a consideration. Tell Meghan and Harry I do windows.

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MoonieBaby — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 18:12:45 GMT

Hi Retired Legal Secretary -

HAHAHAHAHA - I saw what you did there "holy CAT" pretty cute!

Specaking of Cats - how are your two precious kiddencats doing these days?

I would love more photos of them ...just sayin...

Aunt Ko

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 18:33:35 GMT

@MoonieBaby The "kids" are fine. Petunia is in heat again. Oy!! She goes the 10th of this month to get spayed. We had hoped she would make to the 10th without being in heat again, no luck. Let's just say she's very...........vocal. All night long.

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MoonieBaby — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 18:54:04 GMT

Oh No Retired Legal Secretary!

Ugh- no sleep from a whailing in-heat kitty, it's a good thing you don't have to go to work.

But your poor dear daughter...uh my goodness, that's terrible for her.

Listening to that special sort of whine is really hard on the nerves.

OY VEY is right!

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gidgetgh — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 19:44:31 GMT

We're still waiting for some 1099's to get here. And our accountant hasn't even mailed the workbooks out to her clients yet.

We usually take everything to her in mid February.

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pigletsmom — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 22:55:40 GMT

@Laura14 wrote:
Did mine a couple days ago. Accepted same day. Made $1000 less money and got half the refund of what I got last year. I don't get it. Fair warning to have the shot glasses, grief therapist, and tissues ready.

You need to look at last years returns and see what your total tax you should pay was compared to the total tax you should pay this year. Don't compare refunds. I'm assuming you just take the standard deduction and didn't have any other deductions factoring in.

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FrostyBabe1 — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 23:03:05 GMT

I haven't gotten a refund in 30 years. If I did, I'd be ticked at my accountant because we wouldn't have planned properly and the gov't would've had interest free (how ever low that amount may be) use of my money for several months. I much prefer to owe a small amount.

It'll be at least a couple more weeks before I have all of the documents that I need. Then I'll pass everything off to the accountant and head back south for awhile.

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september — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 23:10:21 GMT

Some people are going to be lucky enough to get their taxes filed early, and to get their refunds, if they have them coming. This is the best time to file, if you have all your paperwork.

many do not, and there is nothing they can do about it.

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lovesrecess — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 02:49:04 GMT

Doing it online is easier, but we never do it early since we almost always have to send a big check with ours. No since giving it to the IRS any sooner than we have to! I have never understood why people count on big refunds since it just means they have been overpaying all year.

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CalminHeart — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 11:58:10 GMT

@Laura14 wrote:
Did mine a couple days ago. Accepted same day. Made $1000 less money and got half the refund of what I got last year. I don't get it. Fair warning to have the shot glasses, grief therapist, and tissues ready.

I retired so i'm made a lot less than 2018 and my taxes stayed almost the same. So thankful for the new tax laws that removed some exemptions and phasing out of breaks for the working class. sarcasm

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Cakers3 — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 12:25:32 GMT

@happycat wrote:
I think we have everything, but Dh's W2's, which I thought we were suppose to have by yesterday.

@happycat W2's have to be mailed by January 31. The envelope would show the date mailed.

When you receive it in your mailbox depends upon your mail delivery.