So, What Are You Buying With Your Tax Refund?

[JoshuaW]

My refund:
$612 Federal
$9 State
Filed with TurboTax Deluxe (Note, Capital One customers can get it for 25% off!)

My List:
Cheap AR Build
Hornady Lock 'N Load AP
Savage Edge in .223 (or similar budget bolt .223, suggestions?)
MSAR STG


I havent completely made up my mind, but that is in the order of likelihood. I also have a bonus coming, so I have a bit more money to spend.

 

[melensdad]

I pretty much never get a refund. Why overpay the government if I can delay the money they extract from my labor? Refunds just mean you voluntarily overpaid them all year long.

 

[trnsplntfrmohio]

yep i never get any money back, usually end up owing but i plan on that, you're just giving the government an interest free loan when you over pay.

 

[Lock n Load]

I pretty much never get a refund. Why overpay the government if I can delay the money they extract from my labor? Refunds just mean you voluntarily overpaid them all year long.

Some times the medical deductions determine the refund so theres no way to determine the correct formula..... but Im sure that I will free up some refund $$ for firearms/ related purchase(s).

I would like 2 rail mounted lights for the ARs, Kimber CPD Compact, always another M1A type.....stock up on ammo (5.56 & 7.62x51) and....

 

[Bigum1969]

I owe, I owe, so off to another 70 hour work week I go.

 

[ewoodworth1]

i'm in the same boat as bigum. it feels like uncle sam is taxing me more to keep one more gun out of my paws

 

[Prometheus]

I pretty much never get a refund. Why overpay the government if I can delay the money they extract from my labor? Refunds just mean you voluntarily overpaid them all year long.

+1

I honestly don't know where I'll be this year, but I'll owe that's for certain.

Anyone know if they got all the forms straitened out for those of us who itemize?

 

[melensdad]

Some times the . . .

True. There are odd events that can trigger a refund. However I plan to owe at the end of the year rather than receive. Those who plan to receive simply give an interest free loan to the gubmint, then they are thrilled to be paid back the money they foolishly lent away. JMO

 

[gfry12]

I bought a house this last year so I get the 6500 credit plus had another child last years. So while I don't usually get a refund I should be looking close at 8grand. Looking to buy my first 1911 and probably another 9mm of some sort.

 

[Cemetery-man]

They give money back?? Oh, you just wait till I see my wife!

 

[emst52]

I claim 0 i play 20 extra in taxes a check and i get to claim a child and my girlfriend who a stay at home mom.
I get to buy a new couch pay for our spring vacation to Gatlinburg and for me im looking into a 1911 a Mossburg 500 or a Mosin Nagant M39 i keep changing my mind even considered a cheap ar build

 

[Prometheus]

I claim 0 i play 20 extra in taxes a check and i get to claim a child and my girlfriend who a stay at home mom.
I get to buy a new couch pay for our spring vacation to Gatlinburg and for me im looking into a 1911 a Mossburg 500 or a Mosin Nagant M39 i keep changing my mind even considered a cheap ar build

^ Exactly what melensdad was talking about.

 

[emst52]

i have though about changing my filing status so i get more back every week but no sure how much more id get back every check

 

[trnsplntfrmohio]

Even if it is a small amount it's worth not giving the government an interest free loan.

 

[sj kahr k40]

I'll pay bills and insurance if I get any back

 

[hps]

Glock 20 w/advantage .22 conversion

 

[Clay]

We always get some kind of refund, plus we had another child in Dec so we will get extra for that. Only plans we have for the money is paying off what the birth cost us, and putting the rest in the bank as usual.

 

[1946]

+1


Anyone know if they got all the forms straitened out for those of us who itemize?

Latest word is those forms will be available around Feb. 15.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

My wife and I have a baby on the way the first of March...

IF we're "entitled" to a refund, it's already spent.

-J-

 

[DRob]

What am I going to buy?

Well, let's see. There may be some money for the prairie dog trip which is already booked. (BIG MAYBE) The largest part is going to be wasted paying off my piece of the bill for a hernia surgery and the new patio door and windows which helped me get a larger refund. If there's anything left, I might buy a box of .17 HMR ammo. It won't all be wasted!