Community Chat

[hoosieroriginal]

Mid-February had my accountant file and got my returns within a couple of weeks.  I always wonder why people put off filing, especiallly if you have an accountant.  If I waited till the last day I would be super stressed - I don't like stress in my life.

[2blonde]

I figure mine in February, but I don't send them the money until a day or two before the deadline.  Yes, I said "send them the money."  

[Lipstickdiva]

My taxes were done at the beginning of March.  My state and federal were e-filed, however, our city only accepts mailed in returns.

Sunday I realized our city taxes for both us personally and our business were sitting on our desk still so I got them in the mail yesterday.  I would have been kicking myself had I not filed them.  Even though we don't owe city taxes, if you file late, you have to pay a $25.00 late fee.   

[Bri36]

Finished ours in the middle of March, which is early for us.  LOL

It feels good to have them done though. 

[Krimpette]

Mine were filed in late March.  Received state refund within about 8 days and federal within about 2 weeks.  I have an accountant do mine.

[Suziepeach]

Our accountant did ours in early March.  He e-filed them on Monday and that same week on Friday both Federal and Georgia had been deposited.  

[HappyDaze]

I waited to almost the last minute- Saturday- to do them because I truly thought we were going to pay this year but turns out we are actually getting a fairlly hefty return.

Unlike most people, that does NOT make me happy as I don't like the idea of them having MY money all year long when i could have had it and invested it. Sure, it wouldn't make a bunch of money but more than it would with the government holding on to it! I keep trying to finagle it so that we end up close to breaking even or even paying a little but it never works out- I've gotten a return of some degree or other every year. I wish I could find that sweet spot! 

[ALRATIBA]

I did mine in March ... it was very depressing!  Last year I got a lump sum payout that was taxable .. pushed me up a couple of tax brackets and I had to PAY a chunk of money to the IRS.  I thought the tax withheld from the payout would be enough to cover any tax due.   This is the first time in about 8 years that I had to pay!

[SharkE]

We got back more then what we thought we would !

Yay ! Going on vacation, come in handy !

[Starpolisher]

We had ours done in mid March. Already sent the IRS a big check! We use an accountant and always have to PAY! However, this year we broke even with the state. I thought once we retired and were on a fixed income we'd get something back but not so. Hope everyone who does enjoys spending it!