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courtney
March 29, 2010 at 10:22 ami’m not getting a tax return!
courtney
March 29, 2010 at 10:24 amfollowing your twitter tweet
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March 29, 2010 at 10:27 amfb fan courtney bella
Jennifer
March 29, 2010 at 10:41 amwe are getting a new roof with our tax return! also taking some cash aside for the beach this year.
Derek Allen
March 29, 2010 at 1:33 pmGoing to the beach is always money well spent in my book. I’m looking into planning a trip to Sanibel Island soon.
Falon
March 29, 2010 at 10:45 amWe are paying bills with our tax return!
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Falon
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Falon
March 29, 2010 at 10:48 amFollowing your RSS Feed.
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Thanks for the chance! =)
Jennifer B
March 29, 2010 at 10:57 amI am getting my car fixed and paying off some bills with my tax refund
Jennifer B
March 29, 2010 at 10:58 amfollow and tweeted
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Kimberly
March 29, 2010 at 11:16 amWe’ll be spending our tax refund on our 3 month old baby girl! I love spoiling her!!
Derek Allen
March 29, 2010 at 1:33 pmI’m sure she loves it as well
Kimberly
March 29, 2010 at 11:16 amRSS subscriber
Mami2jcn
March 29, 2010 at 11:29 amWe are putting the money away in savings for our emergency rainy-day fund.
Derek Allen
March 29, 2010 at 1:34 pmExcellent to hear! Setting money aside to an emergency fund should be a priority for everyone.
Mami2jcn
March 29, 2010 at 11:30 amI follow you on Twitter and tweeted:
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Mami2jcn
March 29, 2010 at 11:32 amI’m an email subscriber.
Mami2jcn
March 29, 2010 at 11:32 amI’m a Facebook fan (Mary Happymommy)
susan varney
March 29, 2010 at 11:54 ampay my state tax mverno@roadrunner.com
Tishiema
March 29, 2010 at 12:02 pmI am saving my refund for emergency fund after paying off my city taxes.
Derek Allen
March 29, 2010 at 1:35 pmGlad to hear our readers realize the importance of an emergency fund. You won’t regret it!
McKim
March 29, 2010 at 12:05 pmMy tax return is already spent – it went to pay medical and dental bills!
Randy Bailey
March 29, 2010 at 12:11 pmWe have to fix our truck with our tax return
Randy Bailey
March 29, 2010 at 12:13 pmI follow you on twitter[pkbailey01] & tweeted
http://twitter.com/pkbailey01/status/11256790897
Wendy k
March 29, 2010 at 12:28 pmMy husband had been laid off most of last year so now we are playing catch up with bills
Derek Allen
March 29, 2010 at 1:36 pmSorry to hear that. Hope you get back on your feet alright.
Adrienne Gordon
March 29, 2010 at 12:45 pmWe had to spend it on medical bills.
Marilyn Wons
March 29, 2010 at 12:49 pmWith my tax return I am going to pay off bills!
Jill L
March 29, 2010 at 1:06 pmWe owe big time. My advice, don’t try to sell a house after it losses $80,000 in it’s value and then have to bring so much money to close that you have to take money out of your 401K. Not a good year. The positive thing is that the nightmare is over and now we are the proud homeowners of just one house.
Derek Allen
March 29, 2010 at 1:39 pmOuch. I’ve spent the last month looking for a house to rent and definitely noticed the flooding of the market. I’m glad it is behind you now, and I wish you the best of luck in the future.
Jill L
March 29, 2010 at 1:06 pmI’m a fb Fan – Jill L
Nicole Greene
March 29, 2010 at 1:13 pmWe already got our tax return back, and of course it went to bills
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Nicole Greene
March 29, 2010 at 1:14 pmI follow on Twitter @pittsy82 and tweeted http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/11259793911
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Nicole Greene
March 29, 2010 at 1:15 pmI’m a fan on Facebook (Nicole Pitts)
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Nicole Greene
March 29, 2010 at 1:16 pmI subscribe via RSS Google Reader
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Amber G
March 29, 2010 at 1:20 pmI’m going to treat myself to a manicure with my tax return!
Derek Allen
March 29, 2010 at 1:40 pmSounds like you and my girlfriend would get along.
Abby
March 29, 2010 at 1:22 pmWe are putting the majority of our tax return on the principal of our car so we can pay it off and the rest we will be using for vacation money.
Derek Allen
March 29, 2010 at 1:42 pmEliminating debt, especially something significant like car payments, is always a good idea. Many people fail to realize the impact interest rates can have on big debts.
susitravl
March 29, 2010 at 1:46 pmFollow you on Twitter and Tweeted – http://twitter.com/susitravl/status/11261290867
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March 29, 2010 at 1:47 pmFacebook Fan (SusanBenegas)
Hannah
March 29, 2010 at 1:48 pmWe are using our tax return as a deposit on a new apartment initially until we get our security deposit back from our current apartment. It will really help with cash flow, then we will use it to buy one of our big pieces for our new baby like the nursery furniture!
Derek Allen
March 29, 2010 at 1:53 pmPretty much exactly what I’m doing, except I’m going to be furnishing my new bedroom. Congratulations on the new baby!
Tiffany
March 29, 2010 at 2:13 pmNot getting a return. My only advice is to read all the forms very carefully.
Diane Baum
March 29, 2010 at 2:27 pmI am going to take my$35.25 cents and buy myself a very nice present….maybe a dinner and a movie?
Diane Baum
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Jan
March 29, 2010 at 2:29 pmI’ll probably just pay some bills with it
Jan
March 29, 2010 at 2:30 pmFollowing MyMoneyPower on Twitter @yoshidoshi
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March 29, 2010 at 2:31 pmTweeted http://twitter.com/yoshidoshi
Domino
March 29, 2010 at 2:32 pmSpending my tax return on my gf’s birthday
VJ
March 29, 2010 at 2:33 pmI’m not getting a tax return this year, but my advice to others is to not spend it all at once when you get it
Derek Allen
March 29, 2010 at 3:19 pmDefinitely a wise choice. I’m going to try to set a % of it away to savings. Use it to boost up my emergency fund. I know my timing belts are going to have be replaced in the near future.
Kathleen
March 29, 2010 at 2:37 pmWhat will I be doing w/ my tax refund? Hopefully paying off my car insurance.
susan lee wiener
March 29, 2010 at 2:49 pmi subscribe. pick me pls! Thx.
Rebecca Graham
March 29, 2010 at 2:53 pmI am going to put it toward a new computer.
Rebecca Graham
March 29, 2010 at 2:55 pmFollowing you on Twitter: rhoneygee
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/11264381656
Rebecca Graham
March 29, 2010 at 2:56 pmFacebook Fan: Rebecca Honey Graham
debp
March 29, 2010 at 3:22 pmI am paying off a couple of bills.
debp
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Sharon
March 29, 2010 at 3:26 pmI need to buy more fabric dye so I can tie-dye more clothes to sell at my craft shows.
Shannon Baas`
March 29, 2010 at 3:30 pmI am using it for traveling to my job.
InABox
March 29, 2010 at 4:10 pmGet your taxes done early!
InABox
March 29, 2010 at 4:11 pmRT: http://twitter.com/whatinabox/status/11267714012
Follower @whatinabox
Mari
March 29, 2010 at 4:47 pmI’ll be using it for groceries.
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Mari
March 29, 2010 at 4:47 pmemail subscriber
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Rachel
March 29, 2010 at 4:56 pmI’m not required to file a return this year so I’m not getting a refund…
I’d love to win a target giftcard…thanks for the chance…
Jessie C.
March 29, 2010 at 5:05 pmI’d be using to get a new laptop!
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Jessie C.
March 29, 2010 at 5:05 pm@tcarolinep twitter follower and tweet.http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/11269879643
Jessie C.
March 29, 2010 at 5:05 pmFB fan@tcarolinep JessieKatie S.
Jessie C.
March 29, 2010 at 5:06 pmI’m a subscriber.
Vicky H.
March 29, 2010 at 5:19 pmMy sister and I are going on a trip to San Antonio (leaving tomorrow, actually), and we’re setting some money aside for our trip to Korea next year.
Maureen
March 29, 2010 at 5:52 pmI am not expecting a return.
I just watch my pennies though so that I can save up for a vacation (even if it is just aroung the neighborhood).
Andria
March 29, 2010 at 5:53 pmI’m going to pay bills with my tax return
Robert
March 29, 2010 at 6:17 pmI got my return in Feb. and paid off some bills and took a small vacation.
Stephanie V.
March 29, 2010 at 6:35 pmthis tired mama needs a massage – rest toward bills
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Sue E
March 29, 2010 at 6:39 pmWe are not getting a tax refund, we will be paying, hopefully not too much. My tip is to keep an accurate record of all your deductible expenses if you itemize.
Derek Allen
April 2, 2010 at 2:50 pmKeeping an accurate list of deductions is a definitely a good idea. Thanks for sharing!
Kiara
March 29, 2010 at 6:40 pmI’m a Facebook fan.
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Sue E
March 29, 2010 at 6:43 pmFollow and tweeted.
http://twitter.com/suebaby05/status/11274308013
Kylie
March 29, 2010 at 6:55 pmI’ll be using it for my move across the country to be closer to my family.
ky2here
March 29, 2010 at 7:20 pmMy state return was small so that’s undesignated. The federal return is hopefully going toward a new car.
ky2here
March 29, 2010 at 7:21 pmTwitter follower ky2here1, here’s my tweet:
http://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/11276028985
Michelle
March 29, 2010 at 7:27 pmI am not getting a tax return eaither
Michelle
March 29, 2010 at 7:28 pmFB fan of mymoneypower.
Trisha Lynn
March 29, 2010 at 7:28 pmWe payed up on some bills and put away some for a rainy day you never know what tommarrow holds!
Derek Allen
March 30, 2010 at 10:29 amEveryone should be prepared for unexpected. Never know what life is going to throw at you.
Trisha Lynn
March 29, 2010 at 7:30 pmI am a FB f an!
Trisha Lynn
March 29, 2010 at 7:30 pmI subscribe via google reader!
Trisha Lynn
March 29, 2010 at 7:31 pmI follow on twitter and tweeted!
http://twitter.com/Haydensmommy05/status/11276531966
Mimi
March 29, 2010 at 7:44 pmI used 1/2 of my return to pay off a credit card and put 1/2 in my vacation savings account. So I paid a bill and will also have some fun.
Derek Allen
March 30, 2010 at 10:30 amCredit card debt should always be a top priority. Glad you had some left over to save for a vacation.
Molomatic
March 29, 2010 at 7:45 pmWe’re going put most of our refund into a vacation fund! We want to go to Hawaii next year.
I like using Turbo Tax (I used to do them by hand but I think Turbo Tax is more thorough). Thanks!
Theron Willis
March 29, 2010 at 8:10 pmBuy and stock a fifty gallon aquarium with tropical fish.
Derek Allen
March 30, 2010 at 10:33 amI’m trying to work myself up to a saltwater tank. I’ve had my 10 gallon freshwater for a few years. A fifty gallon sounds like quite the project.
Shelley Johnson
March 29, 2010 at 8:30 pmI think I spent mine on bills.
Pat
March 29, 2010 at 8:33 pmWe won’t get a tax return but feel happy for all those who will.
Christy
March 29, 2010 at 8:48 pmOur tax return helped us get caught up on bills when my husband was laid off.
Jacob LaFountaine
March 29, 2010 at 8:52 pmKeep your bills organized throughout the year
Jaque
March 29, 2010 at 8:54 pmSince I was recently laid off, I am using my tax refund to supplement my now non-existant income.
Thank you.
valerie mabrey
March 29, 2010 at 9:11 pmthanks for the contest redoing our kitchen
Cindy Merrill
March 29, 2010 at 9:11 pmI’ve been unemployed two years now. Power outages in my area are frequent, so I’d like to buy some shelf stable food.
Kathy Bose
March 29, 2010 at 9:41 pmWe are not getting a tax refund this year. I donate to my church and to a couple of charities and I always give by either check or money order so I have receipts.
Donna L
March 29, 2010 at 9:52 pmPay some bills
hj
March 29, 2010 at 10:30 pmMy tax return is going straight to my car payment.
Sue
March 29, 2010 at 11:01 pmUnfortunately, catch up on bills.
rob
March 29, 2010 at 11:46 pmpay off medical bills!
Wendi P
March 30, 2010 at 12:04 amWe are paying down our mortgage with our tax return. Boring but necessary
Derek Allen
March 30, 2010 at 10:39 amBoring, but definitely necessary. It will feel good when you finally pay it off.
Wendi P
March 30, 2010 at 12:04 amFollowing you on Twitter @WendiP and tweeted:
http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/11289777404
Kelly Ann T.
March 30, 2010 at 12:06 amWe are planning on using it for a down payment on a foreclosed house. We when then fix them up and rent them out.
sheila k.
March 30, 2010 at 12:22 ampaying off some medical bills. with several rare medical disorders and neuroendocrine tumors, the bills are just piling up.
Derek Allen
March 30, 2010 at 10:46 amVery sorry to hear that. I know first hand how medical expenses can pile up very quickly. I hope everything works alright for you.
Elisha
March 30, 2010 at 12:40 amWe’re paying down our credit cards & addig to our health savings account with our tax return.
As each of our credit cards are taken care of we plan to “snowflake” the payments that we would have been making on them into our emergency fund and/or invest them into gold or silver (depending on what the market looks like at that point).
Elisha
March 30, 2010 at 12:48 amI retweeted, but I can’t figure out how to send you a link to it. You’ll see me there, though.
(I’m called tru24rm on Twitter)
Elisha
March 30, 2010 at 12:49 amI subscribed to your RSS by email
Elisha
March 30, 2010 at 12:49 amI added you as a friend on Facebook.
Derek Allen
March 30, 2010 at 10:49 amA very wise strategy. It is very prudent to not only maintain your saving strategy, but increase it over time.
allyson
March 30, 2010 at 1:04 ampaying bills and more bills
Wolvie72
March 30, 2010 at 1:06 amMabey a small weekend trip. gbloganx@aol.com
DOUGLAS W YOCHUM
March 30, 2010 at 5:49 amif i were getting a refund i would give half of it to my CITY WHERE I LIVE ITS A TOUGH WORLD OUT THERE NOW AND WITH ALL THE CITY SERVICES I HAVE USED OVER THE YEARS IN TIMES LIKE THIS ITS GOOD TO GIVE BACK !!!!
THANKS DOUG
Darlene
March 30, 2010 at 6:29 amWe are putting our tax return toward a new washer & dryer.
Darlene
March 30, 2010 at 6:30 amfollow you and tweeted
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Tari Lawson
March 30, 2010 at 6:51 amUnfortunately we owe taxes this year. My best tax advice is to try to break even by adjusting your withholdings so the government doesn’t have your money all year.
Linda Fish
March 30, 2010 at 7:03 amUnfortunately I have to use mine to pay bills
zoranian
March 30, 2010 at 7:55 amNot getting a tax return. I don’t like to give the government a free loan. Go to the IRS website and complete their withholding calculator to see if you are having too much or too little withheld.
Derek Allen
March 30, 2010 at 10:52 amGood advice. You are essentially giving the government an interest free loan. As long as you are careful with your estimations and have enough money in the event you underpaid.
Jeff
March 30, 2010 at 8:30 amI am going to pay a bills.
Wendy Pesce
March 30, 2010 at 8:47 amWith our tax refund we are putting a deck on our house!! Saving $$ by doing it ourselves
Derek Allen
March 30, 2010 at 10:53 amI’m jealous. Make sure you take care of it. You will be surprised how fast weather can eat away at it.
Wendy Pesce
March 30, 2010 at 8:48 ambecame a FB fan
Wendy Pesce
March 30, 2010 at 8:49 amAdd ed RS feed to myyahoo!
Heather S
March 30, 2010 at 9:22 amMy tip is to calculate the best deductions so you are even and not letting the government keep your money all year. You could be making interest on that money in savings rather then letting the govt keep it all year long.
EMMA L HORTON
March 30, 2010 at 9:30 amWHAT IS A TAX REFUND…YOU MEAN THE GOVERNMENT ACTURALLY GIVES MONEY BACK
Denise B.
March 30, 2010 at 9:55 amWe just deposit it in the bank.
Sarah Hirsch
March 30, 2010 at 10:04 amwe’re going to use it towards a vacation this summer
Alex Chang
March 30, 2010 at 10:32 amResponding to some previous posts:
1) Anyone who worked last year is required to fill out an Income Tax Return,
2) Each year, the calculation is different, however a single person earning less than $54,000 will receive a return assuming that they made no changes to their witholding tax percentage from 2008
3) Everyone knows that we have a progressive tax system and 95% of taxes are paid by the top 5% of income earners in this country.
Whether #3 is fair or not is not my point, it’s only a statement of fact.
I am going to use proceeds to buy mutual funds or stocks:
1) Citigroup at $4 per share! This company isn’t going anywhere, and if you have 20 years left, just remember where you got this idea.
2) UYG is an ETF that tracks the financial industry, and can be purchased for $6.80 per share! The demonized, banking industry represented 30% of earnings in the S&P 500, and when the industry tanked, there was an over-reaction to the downside.
Please recognize that Citigroup and UYG are household names that if you don’t know, you probably should.
Best wishes to all,
Alex
Derek Allen
March 30, 2010 at 11:21 amThanks for sharing that tax information Alex. I’m sure it will come in handy for a lot of the readers.
Based on my research, please correct me if I am mistaken, but about 55-57%~ of the federal tax share was accounted by the top 5% income percentile.
While investment is out of the realm of my expertise, it can certainly be a wise choice. But as with any investment, whether it be in the stock market or large purchases like a house, should be carefully planned and examined. It seems that you have done your research.
Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate the discussion.
Jenn S.
March 30, 2010 at 10:37 amWe used it to pay off a bill and fund our spring break vacation this year.
Kate
March 30, 2010 at 11:00 amOur tax return is going toward some home repairs – this long hard cold winter took its toll on the outside of our house and property
Derek Allen
March 30, 2010 at 11:27 amSorry to hear that. But the good news is that it looks like its finally passing. I can’t stand winter, and this long one has been particularly rough. Hope your home repairs go alright.
Nicole May
March 30, 2010 at 11:02 amWe had to use our tax return to pay our property taxes.
LMC502
March 30, 2010 at 11:07 amI try to do my best to minimize the amount of tax return I get (without having to pay in), as I’d rather earn interest on my money versus letting the government. So it’s going into savings; it will be ear-marked for a summer vacation if we end up going and if we don’t, it will pay off the last little bit I have on one of my last two credit card balances. Semi-boring, but I think it’s going to take our economy awhile to bounce back, and I’d rather be safe than sorry at the moment.
Marsha
March 30, 2010 at 11:47 amMy refund was spent before I got it – fixing up my house.
Marcia
March 30, 2010 at 12:11 pmWe usually ear-mark our tax return for our vacation but this year we are having some landscaping done so that’s where the money is going.
Vanessa
March 30, 2010 at 12:17 pmIt was our intention to save at least one months worth o f income for “just in case” and purchase new living room furniture. We have purchased the furniture and unfortunately had to already use the remaining portion to cover monthly bills as my husband has been injured and is unable to work at this time.
Derek Allen
March 30, 2010 at 12:37 pmSaving up income as an just in case fund is a great idea. Sorry to hear that your husband’s injury but a roadblock on that.
Once you are able to fund that start off with a month’s income. When you feel comfortable with the habit, you want to pump that fund to cover a bit more. We recommend to save about 3 month’s income in the fund. This should be enough to cover you from the unexpected.
Eileen Burke
March 30, 2010 at 12:24 pmWe will be spending our tax return $$ on gear for our upcoming baby in May!
Derek Allen
March 30, 2010 at 12:37 pmCongratulations on the upcoming baby!
Eileen Burke
March 30, 2010 at 12:25 pmfollowing you on twitter and tweeted
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Eileen Burke
March 30, 2010 at 12:26 pmI am now a facebook fan!
Tammy
March 30, 2010 at 1:22 pmI am going to spend my tax refund ona new purse
Mommy Kennedy
March 30, 2010 at 1:32 pmWe plan on using it towards the principle on our mortgage.
Suzanne K
March 30, 2010 at 1:34 pmSince I’m self employed and income goes up (a bit) and down (a LOT!), I’m going to put my tax refund into savings for the future ‘down’ times that WILL come!
Mommy Kennedy
March 30, 2010 at 1:34 pmTweeted
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Mommy Kennedy
March 30, 2010 at 1:36 pmI’m a fan on FB
Carol
March 30, 2010 at 1:42 pmI am putting it toward bills!
Carol
March 30, 2010 at 1:42 pmtweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/11319835210 and I follow on Twitter cdziuba
Carol
March 30, 2010 at 1:42 pmCarol P Dziuba fan of myMoneyPower on Facebook. Anyone
Carol
March 30, 2010 at 1:43 pmsubscriber in reader
denise
March 30, 2010 at 2:00 pmOur tax return will go towards our bills. I know, not very exciting.
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denise
March 30, 2010 at 2:02 pmI follow you and tweeted.
http://twitter.com/wiscmom24/status/11320738325
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denise
March 30, 2010 at 2:05 pmemail subscriber
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Sharon Harmon
March 30, 2010 at 2:35 pmOur tax refund is going to pay off medical bills.
Linda
March 30, 2010 at 3:04 pmOur washer broke so we will be buying a new washer.
linda lansford
March 30, 2010 at 3:04 pmI put it in my savings account
Patricia
March 30, 2010 at 4:28 pmI am not getting a return but my best advice is to research which benefits you can claim.
Patricia
March 30, 2010 at 4:32 pmI have an email subscription.
allison
March 30, 2010 at 5:25 pmI have received my return and have had work done on the car and paid down some bills!
Stephanie Coldwell
March 30, 2010 at 5:26 pmWe saved half and spent half. We don’t get to do much spending on ourselves so it was a nice treat!
Stephanie Coldwell
March 30, 2010 at 5:27 pmhttp://twitter.com/SteCold/status/11329471119
Stephanie Coldwell
March 30, 2010 at 5:28 pmFB fan!!
Sarah
March 30, 2010 at 5:51 pmI paid some bills with my tax return and also bought new laptop.
Mary Marlatt
March 30, 2010 at 6:14 pmI have already gotten my federal tax return. We paid our state taxes with part of the money, and fixed the air conditioning in our car with the rest — summer’s on its way!
Steve Scott
March 30, 2010 at 7:02 pmMy wife is a CPA she makes us not owe or pay, so the tax return is uneventful.
Susan C
March 30, 2010 at 7:06 pmI just get a little tax returm. I will probably fill up my gas tank with it.
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Naomi
March 30, 2010 at 7:46 pmI already got my tax return and used it to pay down credit card debt
Naomi
March 30, 2010 at 7:49 pmtweeted:
http://twitter.com/nahomeyg123/status/11335514743
Nayaj
March 30, 2010 at 7:51 pmI will go shopping for spring/summer clothes, and save some for a rainy day.
Mellissa C
March 30, 2010 at 8:00 pmpaying off credit card debt.
Mellissa C
March 30, 2010 at 8:00 pmpaying off debt.
Sylvie W.
March 30, 2010 at 8:31 pmHmmmmm, what to do. This is a matter of a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other. My angel says bank it, earn interest and save it for a rainy day. My devil says get a keratin treatment at the salon to have a frizz free summer. The angel will most likely win out because my inner squirrel always gathers nuts for stormy weather.
Derek Allen
April 5, 2010 at 10:46 amlol. I’m rooting for the angel. Never know when you might need that money.
Brent Dotson
March 30, 2010 at 8:52 pmWhat i did with my “return” was file it with the IRS. What I did with my refund was buy a new dishwasher.
May Schultz
March 30, 2010 at 9:21 pmIt won’t be difficult to figure out what to do with our tax refund. We have two big family weddings coming up. That will take care of any extra cash we have around!
don
March 30, 2010 at 10:00 pmsign me up
andrew b
March 30, 2010 at 10:25 pmpay of bills and get out of debt
Jacob
March 30, 2010 at 10:36 pmWe are actually putting our refund in savings as a rainy day/emergency fund
Jacob
March 30, 2010 at 10:37 pmI follow on twitter under the name JCHARRIES and tweeted at http://twitter.com/JCHARRIES/status/11343417146
Jacob
March 30, 2010 at 10:38 pmI subscribe to the myMoneyTree RSS feed by e-mail.
Pat
March 30, 2010 at 11:05 pmWe won’t receive a tax refund but we won’t have to pay additional taxes either.
joni
March 30, 2010 at 11:28 pmWe are leaving are tax return in the bank for some backup security.
Karen P
March 30, 2010 at 11:48 pmNo tax return here… The best tip is to owe money when it come to taxes. There is no sense in giving the government a free loan.
angie
March 31, 2010 at 12:18 amMy tax return was used to pay my insurance.
Autumn B.
March 31, 2010 at 12:26 amwe put the majority of it in savings & we bought a new camera with a little of it
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Cynthia C
March 31, 2010 at 8:42 amHaven’t done taxes yet, but if there is a return it will go into savings.
Cynthia C
March 31, 2010 at 8:43 amfb fan (Cynthia Conley)
April
March 31, 2010 at 8:44 amOur tax return is going into the savings.
Kathy Scott
March 31, 2010 at 11:56 amWe put it in the kids education IRA,
Robin M. Candelario
March 31, 2010 at 12:18 pmPaying our car insurance; with 5 children and the 4th one beginning to drive; having our car insurance premium payments in the Spring always zaps our tax returns before anything else! Plus my daughter broke her foot and we are getting separate bills for that.
Derek Allen
April 2, 2010 at 2:56 pmI couldn’t imagine making that may auto insurance payments, especially for young drivers. Hope your daughter’s foot heals quickly.
Patrice
March 31, 2010 at 5:10 pmWe unfortunately have to pay a rather large tax bill this year. I would tell people to make sure enough is being deducted from your paychecks and to consult a tax advisor if something changes in your tax status.
Derek Allen
April 2, 2010 at 3:28 pmWhen in doubt always consult an expert. I hope the taxes don’t hit your budget too hard.
Carol V.
March 31, 2010 at 10:45 pmHalf of it will go towards a bill, with the other half we will take a family trip.
Joy F
March 31, 2010 at 10:48 pmI will put it towards my credit card bills.
Derek Allen
April 2, 2010 at 3:29 pmAlways pay off credit cards if you have the chance. Those interest rates will erode away at your earnings.
Emma S
March 31, 2010 at 10:49 pmI will use it for groceries for the next few months.
Molly Capel
April 1, 2010 at 1:15 amOurs was spent on catching up on bills, buying baby stuff & taking the kids out for a night.
Cynthya P
April 1, 2010 at 2:59 amWe did get a tax refund and we used it all to pay down our credit card debt.
erinxduh
April 1, 2010 at 4:24 amWhen i HAD a job i would use the tax return money for…well selfish me, buying a pretty top again!
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Crystal F
April 1, 2010 at 10:05 amWe paid bills with it and bought some much needed summer clothes for our girls. Thank you!
Lori Hart
April 1, 2010 at 11:29 amI still have to do my taxes, ugh!
Monique Rizzo
April 1, 2010 at 12:27 pmWe got the first time homebuyers $8000 bonus. We put a down payment on our Ridgeline. Thanks for the chance.
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L.D.
April 1, 2010 at 10:35 pmI am horrible with taxes so I don’t have any tips. I also am going to owe this year so I won’t be doing anything with the money.
Renski
April 2, 2010 at 10:12 amWe aren’t expecting a refund this year. If we get one, we’ll put the money towards our Disney Vacation.
Renski
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Jason
April 2, 2010 at 12:15 pmI am going next Thursday to Anahiem California to watch the Twins play the Angels with my tax money
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Derek Allen
April 2, 2010 at 3:30 pmHave fun at the ballgame!
Jason
April 2, 2010 at 12:17 pmTwitter follower – parkerozgood
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Jason
April 2, 2010 at 12:18 pmFacebook Fan
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Kimberly
April 2, 2010 at 12:49 pmI am getting a refund, but just barely. It should be just enough to cover a new pair of summer sandals.
Ashley
April 2, 2010 at 5:26 pmWe will actually get to enjoy a family vacation this year!
ashaldridge (at) gmail (dot) com
nicole gladit
April 2, 2010 at 8:01 pmWe’re planning on buying a new car
Luke Frazier
April 2, 2010 at 8:51 pmDidn’t get much back…So I think I’m going to use it this weekend to have a fun time at the Mall of America with my best friend!
Kathy K
April 2, 2010 at 9:58 pmI have to pay this year. My tip is if you’re collecting unemployment, have them take the taxes out from your weekly check.
Kathy K
April 2, 2010 at 10:00 pmI became a fan on facebook.
crystal
April 2, 2010 at 10:16 pmI am not getting one but i think doing something little with the whole family once a year with some of the money is a nice idea.
Alicia
April 3, 2010 at 2:01 amNew shoes, treadmill, maybe a kindle.
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
Sharon A
April 3, 2010 at 9:24 amWe are going to use the money to pay down our credit cards.
Carol G
April 3, 2010 at 10:02 amI plan to use it to help pay for a hearing aid.
Betty N
April 3, 2010 at 10:25 amWe will put the tax refund in the bank to make up for the money we already used to buy a piece of furniture and new laminate for our family room
Betty N
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Betty N
April 3, 2010 at 10:33 amI am a fan on facebook and I wrotw on your wall
Betty N
April 3, 2010 at 10:35 amI am subscribed to your blog through Google Reader
Sarah
April 3, 2010 at 11:33 amWell, I used the state refund to pay my city taxes and I’ll use the federal to pay other bills.
Jennifer M
April 3, 2010 at 12:24 pmI had to pay $3K plus penalties. My tip is, make sure your withholding at work is accurate! Our office accountant messed mine up.
REBECCA
April 3, 2010 at 1:34 pmWe are going to put it towards our vacation
Debra F
April 3, 2010 at 3:13 pmI’m going to put our meager refund toward our home equity line of credit loan!
Debra F
April 3, 2010 at 3:14 pmfollow and tweeted
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Debra F
April 3, 2010 at 3:17 pmI’m a facebook fan
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April 3, 2010 at 3:17 pmI subscribe to your feed via google reader
Christina
April 3, 2010 at 3:18 pmI’m going to buy new clothes, which I so seldom get to do!
julieh
April 3, 2010 at 3:39 pmI plan on paying some credit card bills with my refund!
christina Moore
April 3, 2010 at 6:06 pmI have to pay tax this year
Erika
April 3, 2010 at 6:45 pmI paid off two of my credits cards with my refund…and I’m also buying a bike
Ellen Ring
April 3, 2010 at 9:57 pmWe have a lot of medical bills that will be using our tax refund.
Tammy Klain
April 3, 2010 at 10:07 pmWe used our tax return already! It went to pay off a cruise..every year we use the money to pay for a cruise for us, but next years will be used for a new roof being that this huge storm we just had caused a leak
Gardenstatemom@aol.com
scarlette
April 3, 2010 at 10:08 pmWe have already received our refund and paid some bills and saved the rest
Mimi the kitten
April 3, 2010 at 10:50 pmPretty simple…I’m saving it.
Karen M
April 4, 2010 at 12:23 amOur refund will go toward a new refridgerator. It isn’t very exciting but we need a new one badly. Thanks for the giveaway.
Annette E
April 4, 2010 at 1:01 amI’m using mine on airplane tickets.
Annette E
April 4, 2010 at 1:02 amEmail subscriber.
Michele
April 4, 2010 at 1:08 amThank you for the giveaway. Our tax refund has been received and is gone so I can share what we did with it.
My husband and I was working temporary jobs and we used the money to pay off bills and pay up some bills to stay afloat for a little while. We also treated our children to some new things and we did treat ourselves as well.
Sheila B
April 4, 2010 at 2:06 amWe dont get refunds-always have to pay since hubby is self employed.My tax tip would be make donations before the end of the year to Salvation Army or Hospice and ask for a receipt.
Sheila B
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April 4, 2010 at 2:11 amSubscribed to rss feed
Shilo Beedy
April 4, 2010 at 8:36 amWere using ours to fix the car and pay bills.
Kim H.
April 4, 2010 at 10:47 amThe money I get back is going straight to paying the credit card. It’s been tough in our one income household. Thanks for the giveaway!
Angela Winesburg
April 4, 2010 at 11:13 amhttp://twitter.com/Hotsnotty2/status/11591823721
Robin
April 4, 2010 at 11:13 amWe are going to pay off our credit cards and one of my student loans
Derek Allen
April 5, 2010 at 10:39 amPaying off that debt will feel good. It can be a real strain on your finances.
Michael
April 4, 2010 at 11:38 amThis year’s tax returns are going towards home repairs/improvements and something everyone will love… puppies!
Jeanette Huston
April 4, 2010 at 1:38 pmI am using my tax refund to pay off some bills so we have more money we can use each month.
Jeanette Huston
April 4, 2010 at 1:40 pmTweeted
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Jeanette Huston
April 4, 2010 at 1:41 pmI am a fb fan
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Jeanette Huston
April 4, 2010 at 1:42 pmI subscribed to your feed;-)
Barbara
April 4, 2010 at 1:54 pmI’m only getting a small refund this year, and I will spend it on new summer clothing.
karen
April 4, 2010 at 2:14 pmI payed off a large chunk of what i owed on my car and used the rest to open a savings account.
Sonya
April 4, 2010 at 2:24 pmI’m putting it towards baby gear for the little one on the way!
Sue Farrell
April 4, 2010 at 2:56 pmWe are putting the refund in a savings account for a rainy day.
Linda Kish
April 4, 2010 at 3:37 pmI’m not getting a tax return but I don’t owe either!!
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
kim e
April 4, 2010 at 5:52 pmI don’t work in the summer, so my tax return covers our expenses during the summer months.
denyse
April 4, 2010 at 6:34 pmWe’re going to pay our car insurance. Not too exciting, huh?
denyse
April 4, 2010 at 6:36 pmI follow and tweeted:
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Julie K
April 4, 2010 at 6:51 pmWe will be catching up on other bills with our very small tax return. Thanks!
damon
April 4, 2010 at 7:26 pmI’m paying bills with my refund.
Shawn
April 4, 2010 at 7:29 pmSaving it to pay property taxes in May.
shawn113(at)hotmail(dot)com
Melissa B.
April 4, 2010 at 7:31 pmI need to fix my sewer system. I know, it sounds so exciting.
Ken
April 4, 2010 at 7:46 pmIts all going to pay bills.
Lily
April 4, 2010 at 7:49 pmMine will be going straight into my savings account!
Lily
April 4, 2010 at 7:49 pmI follow you on twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/slowclublover/status/11612406767
Amy
April 4, 2010 at 8:06 pmWe are planning a move towards the end of this coming summer and we desperately need to replace some of our basic items such as towels so as mundane as the answer is that’s what I will be doing with my tax refund!
Derek Allen
April 5, 2010 at 10:35 amMost of my tax refund is going to furnish and equip my new house. I can definitely relate.
Amy
April 4, 2010 at 8:07 pmI follow you and tweeted http://twitter.com/Kidazy/status/11613199301
Amy
April 4, 2010 at 8:08 pmI’m subscribed to your RSS feed in Google Feed Reader!
dianne
April 4, 2010 at 8:58 pmI’m going to use it to go to the Dr’s. I need so much done and just haven’t the money. My co-pays and out of pocket are so high.
Derek Allen
April 5, 2010 at 10:33 amI feel your pain. Co-pays and deductibles can be really high especially with individual plans.
Lynne T
April 4, 2010 at 10:10 pmMy tax return has already been spent on a trip to Vegas last weekend.
Derek Allen
April 5, 2010 at 10:34 amHope you had fun and did well at the casinos.
hazel hunt
April 4, 2010 at 10:11 pmWould love to win!!
Tom
April 4, 2010 at 10:32 pmNot getting a refund – and that’s my best tax advice. Set aside money in an account that earns you interest and pay in a little at tax time. No point in giving the government an interest free loan.
Gena
April 4, 2010 at 10:38 pmWe’re using it to pay down the principle on some existing debts!
Gena
April 4, 2010 at 10:40 pmI follow you on twitter (@GMERRELL) and tweeted at http://twitter.com/GMERRELL/status/11620157746
Gena
April 4, 2010 at 10:41 pmI subscribe to the myMoneyTree e-mail feed.
steven lewis
April 4, 2010 at 11:45 pmno refund here,,my best tip is to get receipts for all charitable donations and keep them!
Amanda S.
April 5, 2010 at 12:28 amNot getting a refund here, but my best tip is to make sure and double check your ss#! Get that wrong and you’re in trouble.
Erica C.
April 5, 2010 at 1:08 amOur refund is going to towards a new washer, and then if any is left, it’s going into savings.
Derek Allen
April 5, 2010 at 10:32 amBe sure to look into the Cash for Appliances program before you make that purchase. You can get a lot of money back from purchasing an EnergyStar washer.
Feekoningin
April 5, 2010 at 1:34 amSince I am unemployed,I am going to apply the money from my tax refund to my property taxes.
Feekoningin
April 5, 2010 at 1:36 amI became a fan of myMoneyPower on Facebook.
Feekoningin
April 5, 2010 at 1:37 amI became a fan of myMoneyPower on Facebook.
Karen
April 5, 2010 at 3:36 amWe are going to put it in a 529 plan for our children’s college education.
breanna
April 5, 2010 at 3:56 amwe used our tax refund to help pay down the medical bills we have from our 2 year old daughter’s health issues. it felt good to see that number get smaller!!
Derek Allen
April 5, 2010 at 10:31 amUnfortunately, medical bills can pile up very quickly. Sorry to hear about your daughter, and I hope she doing better.
Geoff K
April 5, 2010 at 6:42 amWith our tax return, we plan to buy new mattresses for our bed and the kids’ beds, and put the rest into an “emergency fund” for unforeseen expenses, such as car repairs or medical bills. Thanks for the giveaway!
Geoff K
April 5, 2010 at 6:44 amI’m following you on twitter (@guettel78), and I tweeted: http://twitter.com/guettel78/status/11635340926
Geoff K
April 5, 2010 at 6:46 amI became a facebook fan (Geoff K), and I shared the post: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=feed&story_fbid=112242778802700&id=100000212093624&ref=nf
Geoff K
April 5, 2010 at 6:46 amI subscribed to your RSS feed in google reader: gkaufmanss@yahoo.com
Dddiva
April 5, 2010 at 7:27 amPaying medical bills, mostly, unfortunately, is where our return is going.
oneangel
April 5, 2010 at 7:38 amMine will go to pay off a bill!
ConiSu
April 5, 2010 at 7:51 amI’ll be buying a new stove as mine is on it’s last leg.
Laura
April 5, 2010 at 9:00 amWe’re combining our tax refund with the Cash for Appliances rebate program and getting a new dishwasher
Derek Allen
April 5, 2010 at 10:29 amI forgot about this new program and I’m about to buy a washer and dryer. More information on the program is available here. Pick your state to see the regulations.
http://www.energysavers.gov/financial/70022.html
Angela
April 5, 2010 at 11:27 amWe were gonna get our electricity turned back on but we didn’t get it (though we were expecting it) because of a past creditor. Now we’re stuck with no electricity because of it.
barbara wright
April 5, 2010 at 11:32 amWith all the tax changes this year, we’re getting A LOT back. So we’ll put it in the bank for now and then FINALLY get somebody to redo our bathroom so we can use the shower that’s been unusable for 2 years now. It leaks, but the tiles have to come out to fix the leak, but the tiles cover the entire bathroom. And the tiles are avocado which (thankfully!) no longer exist. So we’re looking at mucho bucks here!
barbara wright
April 5, 2010 at 11:34 amI follow you on twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/bsw529/status/11646134524
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April 5, 2010 at 11:35 amI subscribe with google reader
Lori C.
April 5, 2010 at 11:35 amnot expecting a refund this year; in the past, we have done home improvements with the return
Lori C.
April 5, 2010 at 11:36 ambecame facebook fan
Lori C.
April 5, 2010 at 11:37 amsubscribed to rss feeds
Amy Delong
April 5, 2010 at 12:30 pmWe got our tax return in feb&have spent it on mostly stuff for the house.Paint,carpet,molding,doors etc…
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Joanne Schultz
April 5, 2010 at 12:49 pmI file for extensions every year. As I’m long-term unemployed, I will put the refund towards bills.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Joanne Schultz
April 5, 2010 at 12:50 pmi follow on twitter – js22222222 .
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Joanne Schultz
April 5, 2010 at 12:51 pmI’m a fan on facebook-Joanne Schultz. http://www.facebook.com/js2222
Joanne Schultz
April 5, 2010 at 12:51 pmI subscribe to your blog’s feed via google reader.
Elizabeth
April 5, 2010 at 1:12 pmOur money is all going straight to bills!
Checkers
April 5, 2010 at 1:20 pmWe will be paying bills but we arent getting a large amount back anyways so just trying to maintain.
Checkers
April 5, 2010 at 1:23 pmFollowing you on Twitter (id- checkkers) & Tweeted.
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Checkers
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Gianna
April 5, 2010 at 1:40 pmJust use it to pay bills.
Shelley Mitchell
April 5, 2010 at 2:03 pmWe are going to pay of some bills!!
Sharon Nelson
April 5, 2010 at 2:08 pmSave for a rainy day.
Susan Smith
April 5, 2010 at 2:23 pmI’ll be paying bills with it.
Susan Smith
April 5, 2010 at 2:24 pmfacebook fan Susan S.
Susan Smith
April 5, 2010 at 2:26 pmhttp://twitter.com/susan1215/status/11653932733
Kitty
April 5, 2010 at 2:34 pmtweet 4/5
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I will use my refund to buy Christmas gifts and stock up on cat food.
Maja Meza
April 5, 2010 at 3:47 pmwe are going to pay off a car payment
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Carolyn
April 5, 2010 at 3:49 pmI will use the money to decorate my new apartment:)
Carolyn
April 5, 2010 at 3:49 pmI subscribe by email:)
Happi Shopr
April 5, 2010 at 4:54 pmI’m paying off a credit card with my return
ros
April 5, 2010 at 6:11 pmtax tip: use a traditional IRA to keep taxes down. When you withdraw money by the time you are 59, you might be in a lower tax bracket and therefore pay lower taxes on that IRA than what you would have done now.
S. Carter
April 5, 2010 at 6:33 pmI am not getting money back but if I was I would pay some bills.
Francine Anchondo
April 5, 2010 at 6:38 pmI am going to pay some bills.
Rosey
April 5, 2010 at 6:57 pmWe went to Europe with our tax return.
Nancy
April 5, 2010 at 7:47 pmI plan to pay dental bills with my tax refund.
R Hicks
April 5, 2010 at 7:53 pmI am planning nothing special for the refund other than socking it away in the bank for a rainy day!
ardy22 at earthlink dot net
R Hicks
April 5, 2010 at 7:55 pmfollow you on twitter and tweeted
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R Hicks
April 5, 2010 at 7:55 pmfacebook fan of you
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R Hicks
April 5, 2010 at 7:56 pmsubscribe via email
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DEBIJOT
April 5, 2010 at 8:01 pmWe might use our money to get to cheeseburgers from McDonalds (off the value menu).
DEBIJOT
April 5, 2010 at 8:02 pmyour FB fan
Charity S.
April 5, 2010 at 8:12 pmSome is for summer camp for my son, and the rest goes into savings. Thanks
Charity S.
April 5, 2010 at 8:14 pmtwitter follower
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Charity S.
April 5, 2010 at 8:15 pmfan on facebook.
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Annemarie
April 5, 2010 at 9:20 pmI will be paying off some bills!
Chrysa
April 5, 2010 at 9:48 pmMy best tax tip is to document EVERYTHING!
Chrysa
April 5, 2010 at 9:49 pmtweet http://twitter.com/ThriftyJinxy/status/11673568416
Chrysa
April 5, 2010 at 9:51 pmI’m subscribed to your RSS feed in my Google Reader.
brian e.
April 5, 2010 at 9:57 pmThanks for the giveaway…my tax refund is going towards the purchase of a new laptop.
brian e.
April 5, 2010 at 9:59 pmFollowing you via Twitter: @brianpiero
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brian e.
April 5, 2010 at 10:00 pm…subscribed via RSS-Yahoo.
Terri L
April 5, 2010 at 10:08 pmWe always use our tax refund for a family vacation. This year is no different!
Vince B
April 5, 2010 at 10:30 pmMake a mortgage payment and save the rest.
Shannon
April 5, 2010 at 10:54 pmsubscribed by reader
Auriette
April 5, 2010 at 10:56 pmI haven’t done my taxes yet. I’m kind of afraid to. My tip is to never entirely trust those online fill-in-the-forms tax helpers. Liberty Tax had some sort of setting that caused my 1099 not to be added in a couple of years ago. I ended up having to pay back taxes plus a couple hundred bucks in penalties. Do the math yourself!
Becky Grady
April 5, 2010 at 11:06 pmI am going to the beach with my return. I can’t wait!! I need it bad.
rlgrady[at]yahoo[dot]com
Sand
April 5, 2010 at 11:43 pmUsing the money to pay off bills.
Lindsay
April 5, 2010 at 11:45 pmBuying the kids a swingset and small pool! Woo-hoo!!
onefrugalmama [at] yahoo [dot] com
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