So....tax returns
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So....tax returns
I just got my W2 the other day. A quick phonecall to the parental unit that does taxes blindfolded (aka mom) said a phrase of words of a decent numerical value, and that was only for federal. Sooooo....looking for opinions while I also think for myself:
In no particular order of preference:
1) Grab 5 BFG ATs 33x10.5x15
2) JBA headers & flow 40 SI/DO + install
3) Regear to 4.56 and hope one of my snakes sells so I can get 33s
4) Use ALL my return as a huge truck payment
5) Grab a set of KC titanium slimlites for my grille guard (guard's off at moment and isn't going back on until I lift)
6) open suggestions....better bumpers, save the money towards the RCD kit, anything else anyone can think of performance wise
7) pocket the money for a rainy day and let it grow
8)EATC mod (I forgot to add this in my ORR post)
Just a little note: If/when I go RCD I'm leaning towards wanting to do it after the truck is paid off. I'm trying to potentially do that by end of this year by selling some of the reptiles I have. AND I'm trying to do it before I eat my 36/36 warranty. The other thing I have to worry about, and it's the main reason why I'm trying to pay the truck off, is that I graduate college in May. 6 months afterwards I have to start paying student loans back.
In no particular order of preference:
1) Grab 5 BFG ATs 33x10.5x15
2) JBA headers & flow 40 SI/DO + install
3) Regear to 4.56 and hope one of my snakes sells so I can get 33s
4) Use ALL my return as a huge truck payment
5) Grab a set of KC titanium slimlites for my grille guard (guard's off at moment and isn't going back on until I lift)
6) open suggestions....better bumpers, save the money towards the RCD kit, anything else anyone can think of performance wise
7) pocket the money for a rainy day and let it grow
8)EATC mod (I forgot to add this in my ORR post)
Just a little note: If/when I go RCD I'm leaning towards wanting to do it after the truck is paid off. I'm trying to potentially do that by end of this year by selling some of the reptiles I have. AND I'm trying to do it before I eat my 36/36 warranty. The other thing I have to worry about, and it's the main reason why I'm trying to pay the truck off, is that I graduate college in May. 6 months afterwards I have to start paying student loans back.
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Originally Posted by SniperSmurf
A quick phonecall to the parental unit that does taxes blindfolded (aka mom)...
At any rate, the tires sound nice.
But don'tcha need some photo gear for that Nikon of yers?
Originally Posted by HighRollerII
i love tax returns...its so nice..like a huge bonus your like BAM...i got money haha
#7
#8
Originally Posted by NHBubba
Gotta love parental unit's like that, don't 'cha?! My mum's a CPA, so I always have her check over my taxes. I do my own by hand and have her look them over. I'm usually unsure about one or two numbers (tax codes is, in my experince, open to some... interpretation!). What I love is she can sit there and explain exactly how little a significant error in those numbers contributes to my bottom line.
At any rate, the tires sound nice.
But don'tcha need some photo gear for that Nikon of yers?
Mmm, getting 0% return on your money (actually more like a 3-4% loss, on account of inflation) is wonderful!
At any rate, the tires sound nice.
But don'tcha need some photo gear for that Nikon of yers?
Mmm, getting 0% return on your money (actually more like a 3-4% loss, on account of inflation) is wonderful!
The more and more I think about it the more I'm siding with 4 or 7. It sure would be nice to get goodies though, but if I don't have a truck payment then I can swing some of the former truck payment money into truck fund and the rest to student loans. Hmmmm
#14
Thanks guys! I was thinking right all along. I really want to get my truck going nice, but it's WAY more practical to either put a decent chunk down on the loan for it or set aside for a rainy day.
The rate is 5.4% I believe...the loan was for $9K. I owe $7267.80, my monthly is $173.22, 60 mo loan. With the amount I should get from my tax return I could get below owing $5K. If the truck keeps acting up though I might have to do drastic measures and think about something else 4x4....an older 150, or maybe an older ranger. I love this 04 though, we'll see. She's going in for her 24,000 mile service this Monday and I'll be having the clutch system looked at all over again. The ultimatum, fix it and fix it right or Ford foots the bill for a private mechanic....Or I'll just go to another dealership.
and you mean photos like this.....
Originally Posted by NHBubba
What's your rate on the auto-loan? If it's high, I'd go w/ a big payment on it too.
Oh, and post some of those Nikon photos, will yah?
Oh, and post some of those Nikon photos, will yah?
and you mean photos like this.....
#15
Originally Posted by SniperSmurf
The rate is 5.4% I believe...the loan was for $9K. I owe $7267.80, my monthly is $173.22, 60 mo loan. With the amount I should get from my tax return I could get below owing $5K.
I got a buddy here at work that doubles every one of his payments. I think he's done w/ his 5 year loan already less than 3 years in. He says it WAS his rainy day fund. If the poop hit the oscilating blades he'd have been able to coast, not paying the loan for a while 'cause he was already paid up through whenever. Kinda sweet. .. Me, I blew all my money on camera crap! Well, that and I didn't buy a $30k import like he did!
Originally Posted by SniperSmurf
If the truck keeps acting up though I might have to do drastic measures and think about something else 4x4....an older 150, or maybe an older ranger. I love this 04 though, we'll see.
At any rate, I feel yah 'hoss..
Originally Posted by SniperSmurf
Or I'll just go to another dealership.
Gotta get mine in soon. I'm at 33k and climbing fast. Pretty soon they're gonna start charging me!
Originally Posted by SniperSmurf
and you mean photos like this.....
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