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[BBUK]

I have no idea where I will be on taxes this year. Anxiously waiting on my CPA's word. It is very complicated this year.

I've been doing ours for a few decades now. When I had my own business I hired a CPA. (A couple). Of those two, I never got what I felt was their fiduciary responsibility to do their best to save me money. I keep exact records of expenditures and they seemed never willing to take the time to do what I called, good work.

I did my own payroll as well when I had 11 employees and was audited a couple times. Never had any issues.

I always try going by, "don't lie and you do not have to remember what you said." Do that in business as well... Yep, lots of work but I keep what's ours better that way.

 

[warrior-cat]

Have not done ours yet but the last few years we have been getting smaller and smaller refunds. Will probably start paying soon. Imagine how bad it will get when the Trump tax cuts expire.

 

[berniecarbo]

I've been doing ours for a few decades now. When I had my own business I hired a CPA. (A couple). Of those two, I never got what I felt was their fiduciary responsibility to do their best to save me money. I keep exact records of expenditures and they seemed never willing to take the time to do what I called, good work.

I did my own payroll as well when I had 11 employees and was audited a couple times. Never had any issues.

I always try going by, "don't lie and you do not have to remember what you said." Do that in business as well... Yep, lots of work but I keep what's ours better that way.

Yep, some are better than others. Back in the good old days when business was booming, we had a guy come in and ask if he could review our returns. He found 50 grand in mistakes our CPA had made. Later he helped us a lot on other things. One of the smartest people I ever met. We switched to him and stayed with him till he retired and sold his firm. We stayed with the lady he sold to and I think she is pretty good. I try to be honest about my taxes (and all things). There are a couple of maybe things, but I told our CPA that I wanted no IRS trouble so we would skip anything we are unsure about as I don't want the IRS at my door.

 

[BBUK]

Have not done ours yet but the last few years we have been getting smaller and smaller refunds. Will probably start paying soon. Imagine how bad it will get when the Trump tax cuts expire.

Last year was the least I ever remember paying. I try to keep it close. I don't like the government using my dough all year. (Just me...)

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

On taxes: I made good money, invested and worked for a good company.

I am 77 years old and I pay taxes out of my ass.

The U.S. has a socialist system now and the folks who make money have to pay for the lazy assholes who do not do shit. Sorry but that is the case.

Just watch who you vote for.

 

[vhcat70]

We owe $6,697. Paid in over $8K already. SOB.

Does that include the underpayment penalty?

 

[vhcat70]

Got our return completed right before we took off on vacation. Then while we’re out here get an email that one mutual fund company had corrections to their 1099 Div. Now have to file amended return when we get back next week.

 

[BBUK]

On taxes: I made good money, invested and worked for a good company.

I am 77 years old and I pay taxes out of my ass.

The U.S. has a socialist system now and the folks who make money have to pay for the lazy assholes who do not do shit. Sorry but that is the case.

Just watch who you vote for.

Yes Sir,

I see first hand up where I live all the "freebies" given and a beggar on every corner but the beggars are coordinately begging... It is becoming a racket as some MUCH "tax" money is taken and given away by those that are not directly paying for it... (I will stop...)

Had a guy come up to me just a few days ago begging as I was getting into my car. When I told him no he had the nerve to look me in the eye and tell me..."I am 62 years old and I deserve help from someone." I looked him right back in his eyes and stated... "I am 62 years old too, glad to meet you but I'd dig a hole and sit next to it and fall in it and die before I came up to anyone like you are doing begging. Take a hike...I have grand kids who need my dough." (This was a white dude if it matters...)

Call me harsh (This is NOT political.) but I have been in that guys shoes when I was a lot younger and I KNOW what I would do as I went to 150 pounds and never begged anyone for anything. I'd have died first. Starved to death and know it but I'd have never begged for myself.

Note: Thus guy never said anything about kids or family...just himself. The skank.


Just think if 25 million or so illegals were not in this country how affordable it would be.... Gas, food, and most everything else. I do not hate illegals but I do hate there crimes and any who harbor them.

Taxes would sure go down too... a LOT...

There is a process to come here legally.

I will stop...

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Yes Sir,

I see first hand up where I live all the "freebies" given and a beggar on every corner but the beggars are coordinately begging... It is becoming a racket as some MUCH "tax" money is taken and given away by those that are not directly paying for it... (I will stop...)

Had a guy come up to me just a few days ago begging as I was getting into my car. When I told him no he had the nerve to look me in the eye and tell me..."I am 62 years old and I deserve help from someone." I looked him right back in his eyes and stated... "I am 62 years old too, glad to meet you but I'd dig a hole and sit next to it and fall in it and die before I came up to anyone like you are doing begging. Take a hike...I have grand kids who need my dough."

Call me harsh (This is NOT political.) but I have been in that guys shoes when I was a lot younger and I KNOW what I would do as I went to 150 pounds and never begged anyone for anything. I'd have died first. Starved to death and know it but I'd have never begged for myself.

Note: Thus guy never said anything about kids or family...just himself. The skank.


I will stop...

Good post.

I have never got a dime in charity, except from Mom and Dad.

I hate free loaders.

 

[BBUK]

Good post.

I have never got a dime in charity, except from Mom and Dad.

I hate free loaders.

Sir,

I love old people and children. I'd do most anything for them. Just irks me to no end seeing an able-bodied man begging. I have no tolerance....

 

[vhcat70]

You're way the heck down south aren't you? Safe travels.

Yep. These bottom few days remind us a lot of Alaska.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

 

[BBUK]

 

[cordmaker]

Watching the IU-MSU game, just hoping both lose. Can't figure out why the Indiana fans keep cheering lets go loosers! Oh wait it's lets go Hoosiers, my bad!😂😂😂😂😂

 

[TheFrontRunner]

 

[BBUK]

Good morning all,

Up real early, windy, gotta watch the trash can. Normally the garbage men are on the street by now....

Heading into the office a little early... Have a great day.....

Don't get Lion bit....

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 56°F and clear. Breezy. Today's high may reach 72°F.

Shipped firearms should arrive today in Smiths Grove. Gun store will contact Cuz so he can drive drive over, perform transfer and pickup.

Former brother in-law Andre just contacted me via Facebook messenger. Another former brother in-law, Dirk, wanted to meet-up, but can't until March 29. Dirk lives/works in Switzerland. I'm returning March 25. Last saw him back in 2012.

Still have not yet packed. Getting on it tonight after work.

Monday, Monday....

Wishing y'all an awesome start to your week.

 

[vhcat70]

So we’re in Puerto Arenas, Chile today walking the streets and hear this loud screaching noise. It’s four Chile low flying fighter jets in diamond formation. What a noise. Question is, who knew they had four fighter jets? And I’d guess a lot more elsewhere.

 

[warrior-cat]

Sir,

I love old people and children. I'd do most anything for them. Just irks me to no end seeing an able-bodied man begging. I have no tolerance....

Begging is not just a big city problem anymore. It is all over the country now and I see it on corners in the areas and towns I live nearby. Walmart and other large stores have them in the parking lots too.

I was sitting in a McDonalds a year or so ago eating lunch with my daughter in Lawton Oklahoma when two people (man and woman) came in, looked around (scouting to see who an easy mark was I guess) and saw me with my daughter. They passed by other patrons and headed for us. They ask for money for lunch, and I told them that I would not give them money, but if they were hungry, I would pay for it. They looked at each other and then said yeah, alright so, I did. They took the food and then walked out. I have no problem with helping people who are actually hungry, but those who just want money?...No.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

So we’re in Puerto Arenas, Chile today walking the streets and hear this loud screaching noise. It’s four Chile low flying fighter jets in diamond formation. What a noise. Question is, who knew they had four fighter jets? And I’d guess a lot more elsewhere.

Sounds like a great trip. And I always wanted to see four F-86 Sabres in flight. Or were they MiG 15s? I lose track of who backed who in the 1950s.

Good morning folks. Another Monday. But still on a bit of a high from the basketball weekend. It is good to get to the Selection Sunday week and feel a bit of optimism.

Sunny and cold and very, very windy in the east. Had to chase down my garbage cans this morning. Hope it is nice wherever you are.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Sounds like a great trip. And I always wanted to see four F-86 Sabres in flight. Or were they MiG 15s? I lose track of who backed who in the 1950s.

Good morning folks. Another Monday. But still on a bit of a high from the basketball weekend. It is good to get to the Selection Sunday week and feel a bit of optimism.

Sunny and cold and very, very windy in the east. Had to chase down my garbage cans this morning. Hope it is nice wherever you are.

Cold and clear in Smiths Grove. I woke up to 24°F this morning. Heavy frost.

 

[BBUK]

Begging is not just a big city problem anymore. It is all over the country now and I see it on corners in the areas and towns I live nearby. Walmart and other large stores have them in the parking lots too.

I was sitting in a McDonalds a year or so ago eating lunch with my daughter in Lawton Oklahoma when two people (man and woman) came in, looked around (scouting to see who an easy mark was I guess) and saw me with my daughter. They passed by other patrons and headed for us. They ask for money for lunch, and I told them that I would not give them money, but if they were hungry, I would pay for it. They looked at each other and then said yeah, alright so, I did. They took the food and then walked out. I have no problem with helping people who are actually hungry, but those who just want money?...No.

We moved to Lorton, VA in February of 2017. We noticed a beggar at the corner of a large intersection. We noticed how consistent he was to be at that corner mostly all day nearly every day.

Darn if my wife and I drove by that intersection this past weekend and there he stood, giving everyone that passed a thumbs up and begging his heart out. He has worked that intersection for I guess at least six and maybe seven YEARS. Places all around him have help wanted signs out. A BK, a gas station, an apartment buidling.

I guess it's his life calling as he looks to be in his early 40's at most. he does seem a little mentally touched but darn he shows up day after day. That alone should get some wanting to hire him.... (I think someone may be "putting" him to work though on that corner...

One lady where we live now begs on a large intersection just down from our house. She has been begging there at least six months. She seems in her 30's... Chipper about it too...

Many, many more...

 

[awf]

Good post.

I have never got a dime in charity, except from Mom and Dad.

I hate free loaders.

Lucky rascal........I had to scratch for every penny I had......until the Covid fiasco...........The Director made a lot of money by working approximately three years past retirement

 

[vhcat70]

So we’re in Puerto Arenas, Chile today walking the streets and hear this loud screaching noise. It’s four Chile low flying fighter jets in diamond formation. What a noise. Question is, who knew they had four fighter jets? And I’d guess a lot more elsewhere.

Somebody else that saw them recognized them as old F5’s. I wouldn’t know them from a Wright Flyer.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Lucky rascal........I had to scratch for every penny I had......until the Covid fiasco...........The Director made a lot of money by working approximately three years past retirement

and I didn't?

Wow.

 

[BBUK]

And I in my Cap and Mama in her kerchief are just settling down from me working at my daughters since I got off of "work"... (Almost got a lot finished.) (My other daughter tomorrow...) Who knows after that but I got to work on them taxes too....

Merry SEC tournament to all and to all a good night... (As soon as I hit the shower...) (HEY, I love Christmas...)

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 56°F and cloudy. Expect 78°F for today's high.

Received good results early yesterday morning. Key statements underlined:

"CT CHEST, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS WITH CONTRAST: 3/6/2024

IMPRESSION:
1. Mild linear scarring in the right upper lobe, unchanged.
2. Otherwise, no mass or adenopathy seen in the chest, abdomen or pelvis.

MRI BRAIN WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST - TUMOR PROTOCOL: 3/6/2024

IMPRESSION:
1. Stable posttreatment appearance of the brain. No evidence for residual/recurrent disease.
2. Cystic encephalomalacia in the left frontoparietal vertex, unchanged.
3. No acute intracranial process."

I may live long enough to see UK Football play here in Austin this coming October. Fingers crossed. Stay tuned.

- Packed suitcase last night. Taking few things to relatives and old friends.

- Hiked 2 hours total yesterday. Felt good.

- Chemo tomorrow.

Wishing y'all a great day.

-

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning folks.

Thats great news Austin on your health tests.

I’m still peeing blood from my procedure ten days ago. Nothing to worry about. But I’m ready for normalcy.

The time switch almost never bothers me but it has this year. Somehow I’m up EARLIER than I should be instead of later, and can’t go back to sleep. So I’m in DC a full hour too early. You want to see bums, BB, come around the Penn Quarter early. Or up around the MLK library. Some city-subsidized group hands out thermal sleeping bags and there are mobile homeless kitchens. But still a tough way to live. A real advertisement for staying off drugs and keeping booze to an occasional indulgence.

Back to work for me. You all have a good day.

 

[BBUK]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 56°F and cloudy. Expect 78°F for today's high.

Received good results early yesterday morning. Key statements underlined:

"CT CHEST, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS WITH CONTRAST: 3/6/2024

IMPRESSION:
1. Mild linear scarring in the right upper lobe, unchanged.
2. Otherwise, no mass or adenopathy seen in the chest, abdomen or pelvis.

MRI BRAIN WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST - TUMOR PROTOCOL: 3/6/2024

IMPRESSION:
1. Stable posttreatment appearance of the brain. No evidence for residual/recurrent disease.
2. Cystic encephalomalacia in the left frontoparietal vertex, unchanged.
3. No acute intracranial process."

I may live long enough to see UK Football play here in Austin this coming October. Fingers crossed. Stay tuned.

- Packed suitcase last night. Taking few things to relatives and old friends.

- Hiked 2 hours total yesterday. Felt good.

- Chemo tomorrow.

Wishing y'all a great day.

-

Praise God.... Bless you brother ATXC....

 

[BBUK]

Good morning all,

Good news, yeah MdW, thanks but no thanks.....

Glad you are nearing normal again...

Scallops are about my favorite food if I had one favorite food...

God Bless you D-League, headed inside ...

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning Legionnaires!

49° this morning with moderate winds. High today near 80°. Tomorrow will be mid 80's with moderate winds as well. Fishing will be the order of the day.

Going to the heart doctor this morning (follow up from last year this time). Had those chest pains last March when blood pressure was 212/90. Routine follow up so...hopefully in and out.

Good to hear Austin, keep on fighting and safe travels for your upcoming vacation and God's speed.

Be safe out there grinders and God Bless.

 

[berniecarbo]

Good news Austin.

 

[awf]

and I didn't?

Wow.

Tongue in cheek sir.........

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Good morning all,

Good news, yeah MdW, thanks but no thanks.....

Glad you are nearing normal again...

Scallops are about my favorite food if I had one favorite food...

God Bless you D-League, headed inside ...

Scallops are really hard to best. Stone crabs claws in Florida are a close second.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Good news Austin.

 

[BBUK]

Tongue in cheek sir.........

I don't like Cow tongue much.... Sir.... 😁

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

I don't like Cow tongue much.... Sir.... 😁

What about chicken gizzards?

 

[BBUK]

What about chicken gizzards?

😂 (I'd have to ask Mr. SC Sir... I may have worn out my welcome though...Mr. SC be talking....Gizzards or bust!) 😂

 

[awf]

Don't be holding your breath while you are waiting....

I don't like Cow tongue much.... Sir.... 😁

Me neither......I wouldn't be disrespectful to Mr. Bert by any means.......this is the downside of this type of communications.............If'n I was looking him in the eye he would have not take my statement the wrong way......I was just relating.........hoof in mouth............

 

[MdWIldcat55]

The ACC Conference Tournament is being held directly across the street from my office, at the Verizon Center in DC...(I think it has another corporate sponsor now, but Verizon Center to me.)

It is a beautiful day so I took a stroll at lunch around the couple blocks nearby. Restaurants and sports bars are packed with fans who bought the ticket packages -- Duke seems to be the majority, North Carolina next, then a smattering of fans from the teams playing today like Notre Dame and Georgia Tech and NC State...So far I haven't seen one Louisville fan...Sad because ten years ago, maybe even five, they'd have been out in force.