Finance Girl: Reluctant Patriot

On Friday, we received our $1,500 economic stimulus payment and a $213 state tax refund.
So, being proud Americans, we spent $3,467 on a new heat pump and $674 on a new hot water heater before the deposits even had a chance to hit the bank.
No need to thank us, America. We’re just doing our part [...]

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Next Year Will Be Different

I was so proud of myself last year.
In 2007, my big, fat federal refund was in my checking account by February 15. It was the first time I hadn’t waited until April to do my taxes. Believe me, I know where the city’s post office that’s open ’til midnight on April 15 is.
This year…not so [...]

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My Taxes Are Done and It’s Not Even Midnight

Ah, done at last…until we’re audited, that is.
Actually, I think we did our taxes correctly.  We finished last night after work and I even had enough time to watch Desperate Housewives before I went to bed. 
It’s such a good feeling to be done!  We didn’t pay any money, and, instead of owing $1,000, we’re getting a [...]

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Procrastinators, Unite!

Sorry my posts have been a little irregular lately, but I haven’t been eating my Activa have been trying to finish my taxes. 
I thought I was almost done, but it turns out I hadn’t started the state forms (I have to file two state tax returns since I live in one state and work in another).  [...]

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