Members tinwhisker Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 My stimulus was less than stimulating. I was actually able to put some gas in the tank, drive around and buy some food and clothes for the kids. Woo{censored}inghoo, thanks George. It was almost as good as it was before you took office...for a few days anyway, now what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members friction Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 I am a 21 year old student who lives with my parents. I do this because I cannot afford to move out and go to school at the same time without leeching off the government. I work, I pay taxes. Because I even have the potential to be claimed (I am anyway) I don't get a stimulus check. My parents also get nothing for claiming me.It's hard enough to pay for school on minimum wage and then work while at school, so why would I be denied this check. The other group that is denied the checks are singles making over 75,000 dollars. I don't get it. I pay taxes just like everyone else, and my reward is my work getting busier from everyone else getting money and making my work harder.I hate our government. Republican or Democrat, it all is ran poorly. I'm in a similar situation but AFAIK I'm getting the money. How much (or little) did you work last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members freeRadical Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson spearheaded much of the "Bush stimlus package" (former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers originally recommended temporary tax rebates) which both parties agreed was needed, but compromised on. courtesy of - Dem led? OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bowlingshirt Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 I got my check over the weekend, and it's going into my daughter's college fund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 it's just an advance on next year's return anyway, it's not like they're giving away money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRPool Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 Your parents will get an extra $300 for claiming you as a dependent. You also get money, even if you're a dependent, if you made over a certain amount ($3,600 maybe?), that's worth another $300. Not sure about this, I don't get the 3 bills for my 19 yr old student living at home and she doesn't get it either. She made about $6k last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belt Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 I get screwed out of every check I get... Seems like that sometimes... doesn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Turd Furgison Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 i used to have a shirt that said "the govt. is my pimp" - my pimp just gave me a kick back, with my own money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members utterhack Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson spearheaded much of the "Bush stimlus package" (former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers originally recommended temporary tax rebates) which both parties agreed was needed, but compromised on. courtesy of - Dem led? OK. BTW, I think it's asinine and fiscally irresponsible. Bread and circuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankiej Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 you guys bitch....a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mirrorball Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 it's just an advance on next year's return anyway, it's not like they're giving away money. Not quite. It's an advance on a one-time tax credit they created for the 2008 tax year. But instead of waiting until next year to claim the credit, you get the check this year. It has no effect on what you owe or what you get back when you file next year. Yes, I read the bill (I'm crazy that way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Riff1970 Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 On the other hand, maybe the won't tank the economy in the first place by running up huge debts. Bwahahahahahahahahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Great Waldo Pepper Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 The democratic presidential candidates will tax the {censored} out of us when they win. Never seen a tax rebate from them. This is easy math. The Republicans put 8 years of spending on a credit card. Somebody has to pay it back unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Great Waldo Pepper Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 I can't afford to live on my own, either. Hasn't stopped me from doing it (since 1992). HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Great Waldo Pepper Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 Not quite. It's an advance on a one-time tax credit they created for the 2008 tax year. But instead of waiting until next year to claim the credit, you get the check this year. It has no effect on what you owe or what you get back when you file next year. Yes, I read the bill (I'm crazy that way) Ah so it is still basically circular logic, "I'm gonna cut off my head, to stand on, in order to be taller!" I hate it for the next person to take office. Big ole {censored} pie sitting there waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Toasted Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 BooHoo you live at home and aren't getting free money that you didn't work for. Work for a week and youll have a couple hundred bucks just like everyone else. +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members space gargler Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 I was thinking the same thing.but then they don't use the word 'queue' in America either. yeah we do but we spell it with an 'r' on the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members homestar_kevin Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 Not sure about this, I don't get the 3 bills for my 19 yr old student living at home and she doesn't get it either. She made about $6k last year. yeah if the dependent is over 18, then no one gets the stimulus.I made like 9600 dollars this year, work like 30 hours a week, live at home and go to school full time. I ended up owing the state of Maryland like 75 bucks and getting 303 dollars back from the feds. I'm not complaining, but it is kind of weird.. I think I must've made it into a higher bracket or something because when I filed in 2006 I made like 6700 dollars, was still a dependent, went to school full time, and worked a lot but I got like 450 back from the feds and 350 back from the state of Maryland...I guess it's just Martin O'Malley kickin me in the dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Senor Cleavage Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 you guys bitch....a lot. sigged! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aaronl Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 Make a lemon out of lemonaide. Seriously this stimulus check is merely an advance on the taxes you will owe next year. If you look at it that way you are not losing anything. From what I read they are not expecting anything back on the money, they are saying it won't be taxed etc.Ours is pretty much already spent anyway, nothing great no gear just normal house stuff etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Welladjusted Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 The democratic presidential candidates will tax the {censored} out of us when they win. Never seen a tax rebate from them. Be that as it may, tax cuts aren't a panacea either. The Bush tax cuts come at a fairly steep price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jbrazz Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 yeah we do but we spell it with an 'r' on the end is that you in that picture, because now i regret not getting my senior picture done like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wood Chuck Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hell I will use my "stimulus" check to pay my taxes that should get the Economic situation back on track. Gotta love George Bush!! Iran here he cums!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RJpilot Posted May 12, 2008 Members Share Posted May 12, 2008 I get screwed out of every check I get... Married/pwned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MacBradley Posted May 13, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 BooHoo you live at home and aren't getting free money that you didn't work for. Work for a week and youll have a couple hundred bucks just like everyone else. I work as well as go to school. Nice assumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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