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.

Way awesome! Lucky you for the blessing!

Beautiful things happen to beautiful people.

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!

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.

Someone is watching over you. I'm so glad it worked out well for you. :-D

Congratulations on your bonus--you must be doing a really good job. Now you can enjoy your new toy even more!!

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.

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.

Ah, least those guys didn't mess ya up..:)