Big beautiful 25 tax return

We normally have to pay in, never a lot, but can't quite get it to break even. This year we got back what we normally pay in.

I think it was enough to fill both our gas tanks, neither hold over 19 gallons.
 
... I think everybody should have to send in that big check each year and stop the withholding bullshit, ...

Those numbers are on top of what we have withheld all year. We (I) am getting the worst of both :D

Pondering filing married but seperate so there is a better visual of me not being wrong with what we should be doing 🫣
 
BlueC said:
... I think everybody should have to send in that big check each year and stop the withholding bullshit, ...

My boss 20+ years ago from a former socialist country said if people had to write a check every month for taxes like they used to do way back when there would be a rebellion.
Withholding taxes without seeing it makes it painless.
 
No refund here... the the 30th year in a row.

Paid more this year than last by a little on nearly the same income.

Next year will be more because the catch up 401K is not Roth Only so it's no longer deductible.
 
Y’all need to stop bitchin about taxes and develop more of a giver mentality, in fact, you can start by writing a big beautiful check to Kathy Hochul to support her many desperately needed ‘free’ giveaway programs in New York, & this goes no matter what state you call home, NY needs your help & you should want to give freely of yourself and your fortune to support her many worthy causes.

You’ll feel better once you’ve unburdened yourself from the excess money you’ve been selfishly hording.

You’re welcome.
 
Y’all need to stop bitchin about taxes and develop more of a giver mentality, in fact, you can start by writing a big beautiful check to Kathy Hochul to support her many desperately needed ‘free’ giveaway programs in New York, & this goes no matter what state you call home, NY needs your help & you should want to give freely of yourself and your fortune to support her many worthy causes.

You’ll feel better once you’ve unburdened yourself from the excess money you’ve been selfishly hording.

You’re welcome.

With houses in both PA and lower NY, I already give enough. I might sell PA and 1031 exchange for a place in the Keys or SC. That way when I sell NY I can move to that one for 2 years and get the gains exemption on that one as well.
 
With houses in both PA and lower NY, I already give enough. I might sell PA and 1031 exchange for a place in the Keys or SC. That way when I sell NY I can move to that one for 2 years and get the gains exemption on that one as well.

Last I heard, the Keys and SC are both full too........... :cool: :cool:
 
We pay in quarterly based on an estimate. In '25 we overpaid and will get a bit back.