One again, jinxed by the IRS refund bug...

March 31, 2017, 09:18 AM

BB61

It seems like everytime we get a refund, something comes up. This year, the oldest started college so we got a partial credit for her tuition which lead to a refund. So, of course, this week the fridge died, my truck's alternator or battery died at work yesterday and the stove's top glass top cracked and we can't find a replacement anywhere. This happens every time we get a refund. I've decided its cheaper to pay the IRS rather than have a refund, I'd save money.

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March 31, 2017, 10:00 AM

lugerguards

I feel you brother, daughter totaled a car yesterday that will surely be undervalued. and my small, small refund was deposited today. good news is she is alright!

Nothing here to see!

March 31, 2017, 10:03 AM

erj_pilot

1. College
2. Fridge
3. Stove

It happens in 3's.....thankfully you've hit yours. Really sux and I feel your pain!!

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March 31, 2017, 10:10 AM

Jimbo54

Those expenses would have occurred anyway. At least you have some extra cash to deal with it. I'm a silver lining kind of guy.

Jim

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March 31, 2017, 10:47 AM

Warhorse

Always was one to have way more withheld for taxes my whole working life. It was sort of my way of saving money up for the year to get that big refund check.

Since retiring I've seen the folly of my ways. Why give the IRS your money to hold for a year interest free? Better to keep your money, and pay your taxes when due.

I do understand that most of us find it extremely hard to keep money set aside for income tax, but it is the more fiscally responsible way to handle taxes.

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March 31, 2017, 11:50 AM

BB61

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Originally posted by Jimbo54:
Those expenses would have occurred anyway. At least you have some extra cash to deal with it. I'm a silver lining kind of guy.

Jim

Miss BB61 got a 98/100 on a test earlier this week. So that counts as almost full. But, you are right, emphasize the positive. I have the $$$ to pay cash for everything.

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March 31, 2017, 02:58 PM

Aquabird

That is amusing that it is IRS' fault.
My tractor battery failed and my ATV battery failed.
The accident I had two months ago ruined one of my tires that the insurance company paid for, but you can no longer get that tire and I now need two tires to match the tread pattern.
Had no idea it was the fault of the fact that I get money back from the Feds, but I have to pay the state, so that should have offset things.

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March 31, 2017, 04:35 PM

billnchristy

I've found the trick to bonuses and refunds is to be ready to pull the trigger on large purchases right when it hits the account, before if you can temporarily afford it. That seems to keep the money gremlins confused.

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March 31, 2017, 05:35 PM

BB61

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Originally posted by toms:
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Originally posted by Chowser: Daughter shoots car.

Need more info on this!

What he said....