Tax time

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

No Cornfedboy you are Right ON!! I have debated your point with myself for a long time. Put the money in the "savings account" and get the "refund" or minimize the amount I have to pay during the year, let the money do some work for me and pay Uncle Sam his due at tax time. You are a man of dicipline and wisdom Cornfedboy.