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What are you doing w/ your tax return?

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me, I just bought a Canon XTi w/ a nifty-fifty lens.
 
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:[ What tax return?!
 
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Pay down a bill.... buy an HDTV... pay down a bill... buy an HDTV... gonna be a tough decision!
 
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i need to pay off part of my credit card...but i would like SOME of that money for clothes...or shoes...or...a couch!
 
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Probably an 80gb iPod classic...
 
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Ooh yeah, a lens might be an idea too... I'm looking for a decent macro... when I get enough money I'll look around, maybe make a thread asking advice... but not soon...
 
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The government told me they were taking any GST/Tax Return cheques that I get because I can't afford to pay off my student loan, so they're putting it towards that.
 
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I figure 'Hey! Tax returns are meant to stimulate the economy, right? Well, putting it in my savings bank won't do any stimulating! I guess it is my moral obligation to spend it...'

So yeah...I will spend it. Maybe an iPod Touch or something.
 
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Pay bills if I actually get a return.
 
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Pay bills and donate to Dr. Paul's campaign
 
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I'll only get a return if that "Stimulus package" passes.

Tip: giving the government interest-free money is not a wise move. Adjust your deductions so that you keep as much money as possible in the first place.
 
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I look at this way. When you get a return the government uses your money. When you pay, you are using your money.
 
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investing...
 
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more than likey, my dad will keep it and put it towards college/spring break/phone bill/car insurace/apt rent/my HTPC for class/spending money/alochol/food/love, and whatever else I spend money on.

ps. I really am lucky and do not pay for much while I am at school, so whatever my return is, my dad can have to do as he wishes...
 
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It went in the bank. I'm moving at the end of the month so I need a few extra dollars in the bank to cover the new security deposit until I get the old one back.
 
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My return will pay for the insulation I just had put in my house. :)
 
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I think I might get a Time Capsule. I need a back up anyway, plus a better wireless router. The rest just throw in the bank, maybe invest in stocks
 

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