The bonus came through!!

Old 03-12-2010, 05:01 PM
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I bought my long arm machine a few months ago with the thought that I would be able to pay it off with my bonus and/or tax refund and not have to take money out of savings. The tax refund didn't work out because for SOME REASON I owe almost as much in state taxes as I will be getting back in federal! I changed my withholding last year because I had to pay... I need to go to HR about that.

I had no idea what the bonus would be this year with the economy and being in a mortgage related business. Didn't get one the last two years but, the company said there would be one. Well, I got the bonus and it was 5-figures!

Of course, half of that goes to taxes but I can still pay off the 0% interest for 6 months credit card that I put the machine on. :D

Now I can rest easy about it and not have that hanging over my head.
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Way awesome! Lucky you for the blessing!
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Old 03-12-2010, 05:07 PM
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Sounds like you were a smart lady! I envy you getting a LA....I hope to do that some day. Happy it all worked out for you and congrats on your nice bonus!
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I am very thankful for the bonus, and having a job. I got a small raise too. I just hope to stay with the company for 8+ more years and take the early retirement at age 55. I've been with the company for almost 17 years now.
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Someone is watching over you. I'm so glad it worked out well for you. :-D
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Old 03-12-2010, 07:02 PM
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Congratulations on your bonus--you must be doing a really good job. Now you can enjoy your new toy even more!!
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Old 03-12-2010, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by pittsburgpam
I bought my long arm machine a few months ago with the thought that I would be able to pay it off with my bonus and/or tax refund and not have to take money out of savings. The tax refund didn't work out because for SOME REASON I owe almost as much in state taxes as I will be getting back in federal! I changed my withholding last year because I had to pay... I need to go to HR about that.

I had no idea what the bonus would be this year with the economy and being in a mortgage related business. Didn't get one the last two years but, the company said there would be one. Well, I got the bonus and it was 5-figures!

Of course, half of that goes to taxes but I can still pay off the 0% interest for 6 months credit card that I put the machine on. :D

Now I can rest easy about it and not have that hanging over my head.

I won't use H&R block, I pay an accountant to handle my returns. I have never had a problem since I started this practice eons ago.
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Not H&R Block... I meant the HR department at work. :) I changed my withholding last year because I ended up having to pay so I expected to get a refund.
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Ah, least those guys didn't mess ya up..:)
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