Tax time

I just do it. It is easier to just do it and ask for forgiveness than ask for permission and get a NO "what do you need that for, please, not again"!! Besides my wife recognizes my compulsive tendencies as well as my love of music and realizes that I could direct it towards "hobbies" more detrimental to our relationship.

My tax refund arrived about 2 weeks ago...I made a vow to myself it would go toward debt. It's been a challenge to keep that vow. Eventually, I'm sure it will go toward a new tube preamp. The ss model I have is fine, but I'm determined to wring all I can outta my setup.

As to geting clearance from significant other prior to purchases, well, I am cursed (or blessed depending on your perspective)to be unattached (or unencumbered, again perspective dependent) at the moment. Life goes on...

Yeah at least we're at home in the sweet spot, vs. chasing skirts or flushing our $ at the bar!

Oh,YES-That plesant time of year!! If I get a refund I will use it as a downpayment on a Vibrapod.

what is a tax refund? how might i apply for one? all these years i'd thought that ‘twas better to keep it and owe than allow the irs to hold my money for a year without paying me any interest. am I wrong here?

as for the spousal/significant other permission conundrum, my office mate and close friend frequently repeats a homily he learnt from his dad: "i'd rather owe you than cheat you out of it." might not always work but worth a try if you feel guilty about dissembling. -kelly