Any big plans?...other than spending it at the pump.

I'm diffentley buying a bbq Weber kettle. And maybe a fishing license. Some on the wife and kids, and the rest in the bank. Oh and if needed a few bucks will go towards the sniper defense fund.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179181,00.html

Mf

i'm considering buying a pontoon boat with mine, otherwise i'll just save it.

Buy a tank of gas and then go pick an item from the dollar menu at McD's.

Mine is all being set aside as fishing cash. Fuel, tackle, etc.

I'm getting a Play Station 3 and a clapper (clap on) with mine, and put America back to work.

I have to pay off the rest of a Condo rental in Maui. I was going to use the rest to fuel the old Roth IRA, but the way the VISA stock has been going, I will just probably buy more of that.

I feel like I'm too young to be liquid so I always put it somewhere. I still have school loans but the interest rates are low enough I feel that I can safely invest it somewhere.

Two tickets to PS in December.

Got a bunch of dirt work done around the house, now I can have a decent yard this summer. Then I booked a springer trip with a guide (never done that before), and oh yeah....

I gave into the wife and let her buy the 47" LCD.

Even though I blew some of it, having a yard will pay dividends in the long run so that's how I justify myself.

I'm going to support the development of second & third world nations like China and India by blowing the entire thing on lead tainted crap from Wal-Mart.
With what's left over Ill buy a Extra Value Meal at McDonalds to make sure I get my annual sodium & sugar intake done in one meal.

I'm still young and financially secure. I'm going to invest the $1800 and enjoy the rewards when I retire in 25 years.

Screw the "Boost to the economy" idea. Y'all can do that for me.

Me smart.

New Bose home theater system, but the one "he" wants is a lot more than the $1200 we got, so I get to give up my pocket change this month too.

Bob was over today and he did make some convincing arguments for a 70' LCD....

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8400624&type=product&id=1179877503499

I think I'd need at least 20 more checks.

That's dope !

I checked my account online this morning and there is $1200 deposited in it from my Uncle Sam.

At least it wasn't part of the "Stamulous Package" deposited in your account. Be glad it didn't come from Uncle Stam!

I told some of the guys about my bonus check from the gubment....on tax day (april 15th) I got a surprise check in the mailbox....

18,600 dollars and 43 cents..?

for no appearant reason (confused) it occurred to me to just put it in the bank until they asked for it back, but...

I took it to the accountant and he advised me to just send it back...so I did.

I best be getting a gold star in my permanent file for that one.

Stam,
I never know if you're BS'n or not, but if that really happened....

Good for you.

Now will you please tell the story of killing a bear with a knife?

Stam said it's a story for around the campfire. So here's the campfire.

One drive to Flaming George should spend most of it.

I hear there is an income cut off point on those checks is that accurate? Someone told me I am screwed

It's true but don't worry. Your tax dollars will go to help some needy person who didn't pay into the system in the first place. You should feel good about that.

Robinhood is just doing his job.

Is it true that these rebate checks are going to be taxed as income in '08?

No. They send you a form later stating it won't be taxed as income.

mine showed up today just in time to head to the licker store to restock my bar, fill up my gas tank and take the kids to chuckie cheese...shiat its gone now what???

If you're single and had an Adjusted Gross Income of more than $75,000 or married with more than $150,000... you won't get screwed completely... you'll get a calculated percentage less than the maximum amounts of $600 for single, $1,200 married. I think you get the $300 per child claimed as a dependant on your 1040 no matter what though?

You can go to www.irs.gov to get your questions answered.



I'm pretty sure NO.

Looks like it's time for a party at summerrun's house!!!

One Way,
The rebate income caps are at a 5% phase out until phased out complete.
Single = $600 cap $75,000
Married = $1,200 cap $150,000
Dependent Children $300 each

To figure out your reduced rebate:
1. Figure out the rebate amount based on filing.
2. Minus the cap amount from your adjusted gross income.
3. Multiply the difference by .05
4. Minus from rebate amount ( #1 - #3)

For example if you are single with 1 kid and you made $85,000
1. $600 + $300 = $900
2. $85,000 - $75,000 = $10,000
3. $10,000 x .05 = $500
4. $900 - $500 = $400 Rebate




They are sending them out according to last 2 digits of soc. sec #. in numerical order. First those who filed electronically will get them deposited to bank accounts then they start over with last 2 #s for those who filed paper forms, who will be mailed checks. The amount is based on 2007 taxes but if you make less in 08 you will get more rebate if you were capped out, and if you make more they won't make you pay it back. This is my understanding of how it works.

BTW Stam is smart -Don't mess with the IRS.

Say, i thought those tax cuts in 2001 and 2003 where supposed to be the cure all for the economy. When is that going to trickle down? So now we need "stimulus" that is borrowed money that will get vacuumed up by the oil company's. What a scam !!!

The "Lusty lady" downtown Seattle's billboard read.... " Come in and stimulate you're package" In case you didn't know their billboard is famous for stuff like this, I think if they use your saying you can get a free t-shirt.

One of my favorites is around Saint Patricks day, they use this one.

"Porn beef and grabbage"

Sol Duc,
Those signs crack me up.

My favorite was when the APEC conference was here. The sign read "Welcome APECers"


Here is how a few folks spent their money. Page four has some good ideas.
http://www.howispentmystimulus.com/

It's hard to say what the economy would have been like without those tax cuts. Maybe better, but probably far worse.

Define: 'Maybe'

Define: "better"

Define: "probably"

Define: "far worse"


I can barely imagine a scenario that the economy could have become any worse in this timespan.

"Maybe"-probably
"better"-improvement on a situation
"probably"-to be expected
"far worse"-worse than worst

Check the Dow Jones averages for that time span. Or the history of the Dow Jones averages. Rises are reflected by periods of lowered taxes.

The statement I made was purely speculative. There isn't any way that I know of to prove or disprove the validity of that statement. I don't think though that increasing the tax rate by letting the cuts expire in 2010 will do anything to help the economy.

The S&P 500 is a far more accurate index of market trends than the Dow. The people in charge of the Dow also like to change the companies listed to achieve more "optimistic" results:

"On November 1, 1999, Chevron, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Sears Roebuck, and Union Carbide were removed from the DJIA and replaced by Intel, Microsoft, Home Depot, and SBC Communications. Intel and Microsoft became the first two companies traded on the NASDAQ exchange to be listed in the DJIA. On April 8, 2004, another change occurred as International Paper, AT&T, and Eastman Kodak were replaced with Pfizer, Verizon, and AIG. On December 1, 2005, AT&T returned to the DJIA as a result of the SBC Communications and AT&T merger. Altria Group and Honeywell were replaced by Chevron and Bank of America on February 19, 2008."

By my calculations, I need to send the government a check for $600... just kidding. Im too tired to do the math, I think I will hang out by the mailbox and wait

i am trying to figure out how to spend my $10.30 check. why even send it ?

Did everyone get their rebate? I still have not got mine. I planned on doing some landscaping, priced the plants, found the best place....checked the schedule....I should have my rebate by now but........no rebate Did I do the formula wrong? 5% phase out...formula seems right...maybe wrong....Did everyone else get theirs?

I got a letter from IRS on May 17 saying I should receive my check by or about May 16. I checked my account online and sure enough, it was deposited May 16.

Got my money, and BBQ. The way I see it, the 2 day's I'm taking off from work, and the gass money to see Iron Maiden tomorrow should just about take care of the $1,800 bucks.

Mf

I bought a rifle w/ my check.

Diesel, weed, & lubricant.

Sol found a new supplier, eh?

Got mine yesterday. Looking at a Spey reel, and maybe some hookers off craigs list

B-run,

Not to criticize, just a reminder; a brothel near me was busted a couple months ago, and apparently it had been advertising on CL, and the news article suggested that Johns might be prosecuted. It's a dang shame, and like with so many things, I was among the last to even know there was a brothel less than 3 miles from my home. I'm always missing out on the good stuff.

On the other hand, a decent Spey reel will probably outlast the stain on your criminal record should you get busted, and maybe even outlast your time in the doghouse when your wife sees you got busted. Considerations.

Sg

He's in Boise Salmo....these will be mormon hookers!
He'll have a built in defense.
"But officer she's a mormon."
"Oh. Move along."

Strike, I know he's in Boise. I wasn't aware that Idaho was so much more progressive than WA. Mormon hookers? Will wonders ever cease?

Sg

Got mine electronically.
Wife spend it on new carpeting for family room
I have a Smith and Wesson 44mag and a Remington 11-87 12ga for sale if someone doesn't know what to do with theirs!

Man when it gets here I hope it doesn`t look like junk mail.

Got a letter today from the IRS very clearly marked stimulus payment in red. Letter said I should receive payment on 06/06/08 or withing 6 weeks of that date, 06/06/08 is today so I checked the envelope thoroughly but no ...not in there. What a trick! Maybe tomorrow, I hope.

I have heard that if you file an extension, it will delay the stimulus check. Anyone know if that is correct?

Seems logical that you would have to file your return before they could figure how much "free" money you get...

if you dont file the return they dont get you your "free money" if you get an extention you have to wait till the return is filed before they will give you a date for the "free money" <>

Got my check today.

Havn't seen my yet. But, then again I won't be needing it until November when I am going to stimulate the Mexican economy, more specifically the Mexican sport fishing industry.

Am I the only one here rejoicing in the fact that Sol didn't share his "stimulous package" with us?

Aunty,

Guess you're the only one even having that thought. Thank gawd.

Sg