I "get" to pay this year. It was fun having cash during the year, not so much fun paying at the end. Enjoy your return!

We had ours in a week too...it's getting smaller and smaller every year..next year we won't get the kid bonus on our almost 17 year old, so it will likely be pay or change a w-4.

Why would you lend your money to Uncle Sam, only to get it back at the end of the year -- without interest? Am I missing something?

I think you mean "refund"? "Return" is the filing with the IRS where you declare your income and deductions, refund is the money you get back if your declared income and deductions shown on your return result in a tax that's less than what you paid during the year.

My tax return was accepted Feb 20, and the refund was in my bank by March 7. I love the e-filing option.

My refund was small. I like it that way. I actively manage our withholding, and I aim for a $500 window, plus or minus. I don't mind owing ~ $500, but I hate letting the government have several thousands which I could have had.

I'm always astonished when people view a tax refund as some sort of lottery winnings. "WooHoo! I beat the system!!" Ummm, No, you didn't.

I agree..it took a while for my husband to see that..the reason I have to maybe resort numbers is..our refund was 330. Next year we won't have the extra kid bonus because he turns 17 this year. So I think that is $1000. We'll be in the hole $700. But with buying a house this year we might be okay...but after that..gonna have to change it up a bit.

My brother uses it as a savings account by having them deduct more than necessary and getting a bigger refund. Obviously it's not the most cost efficient way but they don't have budgeting or saving discipline at all so at least it is some sort of savings plan. Personally I think he does it that way to keep it away from his wife!

There is always someone who wants to piss in another's Cherrio's.

I find that to be true with you.

You are a small minded person who will not allow his/her self to rejoice in another persons happiness, which at times is all we truly have.

You are a sad little person. Hence, your name suits, but you knew that.

Sidnee

Chi83 -- I've discovered people can appear to be 'adults' without knowing how to handle their own money. (I didn't consider our own DS to be a *real* adult until he was past thirty, and only then because our DIL had gained some control over his 'magical thinking' about money.)

Say what ?

Yeah, he's 29 and they just had their first baby a year ago so I'm hoping they will mature in terms of finances!

I was a bit irritated when I gave them a $500 gift card when my nephew was born for baby stuff, groceries, etc. and she told me a few days later that my brother said she could spend it all on new clothes for herself! Oh well, none of my business how they spend it. The baby is well cared for and not wanting for anything, and they are happy which is all that really matters.

I do hope they will get serious about money soon though. I've offered to open an account for them to help them save, so they wouldn't be able to easily take the money out on a whim, but no go. Maybe 30 will be the magic number!

Oh, my! I never did like Cheerios. Now I will never eat them again. (That was darn mean-spirited -- and uncalled for, sidnee.)