TAXES NOT OVER!!!

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

The deadline for taxes (for some) was not over yesterday. DH was explaining that the states and areas affected by the hurricaines, etc. last year are able to send in extension by May 1st.

The rest of us have until Oct. 15th to send in extensions. An extention is just time to mail that in, but if you owe money you still have to pay it with the extension or penalties and interest kick in.

INTERESTING FACT: In 1954 NC and surounding states had a devasting hurricaine (named Hazel) and I was 6 yrs. old. My cousins who lived across the street and us all huddled in our hallway for hours until it was over. My family had about 5 buildings across the state where they manufactured childrens' clothing and the roofs blew off, walls fell in and there was lots of damage.

Anyway, before 1955 the tax deadline was March 15th not april 15th.

jlkz · ‎12-02-2013

@Shanus

I remember looking through the front window during Hazel and seeing the river that I thought was far away approach the street in front of our house in Southeast PA. I too was about 6 years old.

I hope your family survived the damage from those 5 buildings without roofs and walls !

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@jlkz Well, looks like we're both 76 or 77.

The factories were spread across the state and the closest one was 1/2 hr. away. My Dad and 2 uncles moved down South because they owned and supervised all of them. They all rotated which factory they'd go to each day. My Dad was at the factory closest to where we lived and we were scared to death. Phones were out (land lines...no cells back then) and we were huddled w/ pillows, blankets, jugs of water, flashlights, etc. We did have a weather radio and heard that the city where my Dad was had hit hard by the hurricaine. Dad was under his large desk when the roof blew off and one wall went with it. We had no idea if he was OK. He couldn't drive home because the roads were covered w/ debris. He was able to make it home the next day. VIVID memories. Days I'll never forget...70 years ago!!!

AuntG · ‎03-09-2010

Aside from extreme situations, I don't think it's a big deal to file by the April 15 deadline. We had ours done in the middle of February.

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

There is a range of deadlines for some regions or states. I hope all are aware of their dates. Not all are May 1.

lgfan · ‎10-19-2012

In California the deadline was extended to October 15, 2025 for the victims of the wildfires. They do need to show proof they lived in the affected areas.

jlkz · ‎12-02-2013

@Shanus

Turned 80 last Fall. How horrifying for the older ones to have lived through the destruction and all others to be literally and figuratively " in the dark " as to how everyone was doing.

I wonder how prepared our younger generations are with the terrifying storms we are growing accustomed to....

I am getting more and more concerned with the " surgery " aimed at NOAA and the research that goes into forecasting devastating weather events in the different regions of this country. Being prepared takes time, money and effort. Which path, how intense, how long to get ready and then how long will the pattern hang around.

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill

spabar · ‎03-10-2010

@jlkz wrote:
@Shanus

Turned 80 last Fall. How horrifying for the older ones to have lived through the destruction and all others to be literally and figuratively " in the dark " as to how everyone was doing.

I wonder how prepared our younger generations are with the terrifying storms we are growing accustomed to....

I am getting more and more concerned with the " surgery " aimed at NOAA and the research that goes into forecasting devastating weather events in the different regions of this country. Being prepared takes time, money and effort. Which path, how intense, how long to get ready and then how long will the pattern hang around.

@jlkz - living in FL, I am very concerned about that, as well.

There's always a lot to be thankful for if you take time to look for it.
For example, I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt.

jlkz · ‎12-02-2013

@spabar

A few years ago, DH and I watched as the eye of Hurricane Irma passed over the South Sea Towers on Marco Island where we had vacationed many times.

Now we have a condo in Naples and will be listening and watching even more closely.

We drove up near Ft. Myers and beyond and saw the destruction from Hurricane Ian. Our van had been totaled and we needed a replacement...no cars available, no rental cars available, repair slots available but not till August, and no new cars anywhere for months. ( Because all the air bags deployed, not eligible for repairs. )

These storms are getting worse....all over and not just hurricanes: wildfires, flooding, tornadoes, atmospheric rivers.

Stay safe and prepared.

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

@AuntG wrote:
Aside from extreme situations, I don't think it's a big deal to file by the April 15 deadline. We had ours done in the middle of February.

I agree. Ours aren't overly complicated, DH does them. We ended up owing this year. DH completed everything in February but scheduled the payment to transfer on April 15th.