There will be no IRS stimulus payment for George this go around. Why? Because my asinine parents put me a dependent in 2007; and I used their accountant to do my taxes and he definitely did NOT check that little box on line 6a. Why is this asinine? Because in 2007 I was a student for only five months, I had scholarships pay for all tuition, and I landed a good paying job right out of college. And because I’m over 18 they don’t get that extra $300 stimulus per dependent. I wouldn’t be so pissed if my status as a dependent gave them a substantial saving, but it doesn’t and I am so pissed. I personally paid for books, food, Pike, spring breaks, and the whole lot with my money – or with loans that I’m paying off – and I never once asked them for financial help. If I had known the stipulations to getting a $600 rebate sooner, I would definitely have paid the $50 for an H&R block to do my taxes. Phew, venting is exhausting.
I also checked 4th of July airline prices – and they went DOWN! I purchased two airline tickets in early May for me and Jenny to go to Connecticut over that weekend, and a relatively similar itinerary now costs $150 less. That’s NOT the way it’s supposed to work. I got fucked out of a total of $750 this week – that’s like three Wii’s.
Also, Jenny and I got new Sony Ericsson Walkman 580i phones this week – at a great deal – and my phone has a line through the display. It wasn’t difficult getting an RA and I’m already exchanging it, but DAMN IT! I love playing with new gadgets, and now I have to wait.
Well, I do have today off work because Jenny and I are heading out to a wedding. She’s the maid of honor so I basically get to eat free the whole weekend. The rehearsal dinner will be a BBQ – mmmmmmmm BBQ. Nothing cheers me up like a little moochie moochie.
Since I had such a long and unlucky week, I drank Dogfish Head Fort yesterday which had been in my special reserve. I figure I can stock up on gourmet beers when I’m in Murfreesboro next week. As flavor goes, it’s probably my most disappointing Dogfish Head experience, but that’s because it’s 18% ABV making the ethanol particularly distinguishable. Think about it, that’s more alcoholic than a mixed drink – unless your missed drink is vodka and ice. I had two thirds of a 750ml bottle and it knocked me on my ass.
Thanks to JJ's blog, I saw Weezer's Pork and Beans video - AMAZING - the best music video I've seen since Weapon of Choice. I watched it over 20 times in the last week. AND! The lead singer looks like Dr. Hawkins from Rose with that mustache.
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I hear ya on that stimulus check bullshit. My mom listed me as a dependent, so no $$$ for me. I guess that's fair though, since I've been steadily parasitic for a year now.
ReplyDeleteNot only did you lose a lot of money from not having the stimulus, but you probably had to pay more in taxes because you were a dependent. I'm not a tax expert, but I know I got more money back from the gov because I claimed myself. You also missed out on a great tax credit. You can get a tax credit (negative money that you have to pay in taxes) for all of your school expenses that were paid by you, a loan, or someone who likes you and pays your tuition (not scholarships).
ReplyDeleteFortunately I did get a tax credit from some college loans, though nothing substantial. I did receive a FAT refund because I was taxed as someone in my income bracket - but only working half the year ulitmately put me in a much lower bracket. That's the great thing about graduating Rose in May.
ReplyDeleteWhat airline? If you buy a ticket on United, and the exact same itinerary prices out cheaper at some point in the future, you can call them and they'll issue you a refund credit. One of the few cool things left that they do.
ReplyDeleteI didn't get stimulized either.
That's the point. My fights appear to be booked solid, but there are itineraries popping up similar to mine (probably due to demand) going for cheaper.
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