I've had an income since I was 17 or so (not counting mowing lawns), so I've also had income taxes for going on a quarter-century now. In that time, I don't think I've ever actually had to pay income tax. I mean, I think there were one or two years where I owed state taxes, but I always received a federal refund that more than compensated.
Despite that, every year I get paranoid, put off filing, and generally get the shakes while clicking through my income tax returns, even though every year it turns out that no, in fact, I won't have to send the government every cent I have and have to scrabble through loose change to buy food for my cat. Go figure.
This year is yet another triumph, and now I can scratch taxes off the list of things to stress about. Leaving moving, finding a job and buying a car, but I'll take the progress where I can get it.
Despite that, every year I get paranoid, put off filing, and generally get the shakes while clicking through my income tax returns, even though every year it turns out that no, in fact, I won't have to send the government every cent I have and have to scrabble through loose change to buy food for my cat. Go figure.
This year is yet another triumph, and now I can scratch taxes off the list of things to stress about. Leaving moving, finding a job and buying a car, but I'll take the progress where I can get it.
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I really thought I was going to get hosed this year, as I caught a break last year that didn't apply this year. Next year could be really interesting, depending on when I finally find a job and what it pays.
No need to stress over a car. You're in the best position. Rent a car. Any dealer that you go to, you can tell them, "I'm buying a car today. Make me a good deal, else I go down the road."
Moving, well, that just sucks. When your moving day comes, be sure to give me and the wife notice and I can probably help (unless you're paying someone).
God, this is SOOOO expensive compared to the good old days of calling all your friends and offering them pizza. On the other hand, it is much easier!