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K-dog · 02-08-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCal Cat

For those that make too much money to qualify:

Do you file as an individual or a couple?

If as a couple, does your spouse work also?

File as a couple. Wife works 1/2 time.

NorCal Cat · 02-08-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

I take it you are among us riff-raff that will be receiving a rebate.

Yes, and I will gladly accept it.
We filed as a couple, and my wife is not employed.

BigFatMeanie · 02-08-2008, 08:28 PM

Wife doesn't work. We file as a couple. I make <$150K/year. I have 5 dependent kids. Does that mean I will get $2700? ($1200 + $300x5)

If so, I will take the money. That being said, I do not think the rebates are a good idea.

Venkman · 02-08-2008, 08:32 PM

Stupid idea. My principles dictate I send it back, but I'm weak so I'll keep it. But I won't spend it like they want me to, I'll save it (I think).

Jeff Lebowski · 02-08-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCal Cat

For those that make too much money to qualify:

Do you file as an individual or a couple?

If as a couple, does your spouse work also?

Ha. Like anyone would admit to that.

Check that. K-dog did.

K-dog · 02-08-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

Ha. Like anyone would admit to that.

Check that. K-dog did.

People who have been on Cougarboard know that my wife works. I don't know why people wouldn't admit to that.

jay santos · 02-08-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCal Cat

Yep. My effective Fed tax rate for 2007 will now drop even lower. It was already at about 9%.

Someone with my tax situation could make six figures and the gov't would pay them to go to work with this rebate on top of the child tax credit.

I think I could make about $200K before my effective tax rate reached 9%.

NorCal Cat · 02-08-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFatMeanie

Wife doesn't work. We file as a couple. I make <$150K/year. I have 5 dependent kids. Does that mean I will get $2700? ($1200 + $300x5)

If so, I will take the money. That being said, I do not think the rebates are a good idea.

Yes, that is my understanding. I knew that having kids would pay off some day!

Jeff Lebowski · 02-08-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by K-dog

People who have been on Cougarboard know that my wife works. I don't know why people wouldn't admit to that.

I was talking about the "make too much money for the rebate" part.

It was an attempt at humor. Don't worry about it.

NorCal Cat · 02-08-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Venkman

Stupid idea. My principles dictate I send it back, but I'm weak so I'll keep it. But I won't spend it like they want me to, I'll save it (I think).

I think it's a bad idea also. I will probably use most of mine to pay off debt.

View Poll Results: Will you be getting a rebate?
No, because I make too much money	9	33.33%
No, because I make too little	0	0%
No, because I will be sending it back because I don't like to borrow from future generations	0	0%
Yes	18	66.67%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

02-08-2008, 08:32 PM	#14
Venkman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 1,799	Stupid idea. My principles dictate I send it back, but I'm weak so I'll keep it. But I won't spend it like they want me to, I'll save it (I think). __________________ WWPD?

02-08-2008, 08:28 PM	#13
BigFatMeanie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Jordan Posts: 1,725	Wife doesn't work. We file as a couple. I make <$150K/year. I have 5 dependent kids. Does that mean I will get $2700? ($1200 + $300x5) If so, I will take the money. That being said, I do not think the rebates are a good idea.