I finished our taxes!

@cpefley (1941)
San Jose, California
January 25, 2018 1:59am CST
I am so proud of myself! I finished our taxes tonight and efiled them, and it was a pain! Then, I did my 19 year old son's taxes in about 15 minutes. I didn't have to, but I thought I would be nice. I texted him and told him that his taxes would be direct deposited into his account and he was surprised. This is the first year that he has had to do taxes, and he thought he would have to pay. I told him that he really didn't make enough for them to want to take his money, he he will be looking forward to $998 in 2 weeks or less. He also thought he would have to wait for a check, so he was happy. He is planning to fix his car so that he can find a new job. Our refund should be bigger and we can finally move! I am so excited. Ours probably won't be here until the end of February, but just knowing that money will eventually be here is such a load off. I'm tired of not having a home, and it has been so hard on the kids. Soon we should be able to move, and it will be so much easier for me to work from home. Are you looking forward to tax season or do you dread it? Hope you're all having a fantastic day!
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@dodo19 (48182)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
26 Jan 18
That's really great! I'm glad that you've finished your taxes and will be able to move. That's great news! Enjoy!
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@dodo19 (48182)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
26 Jan 18
@cpefley So, hopefully, you guys will hear back soon.
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@cpefley (1941)
• San Jose, California
26 Jan 18
@dodo19 My son, probably. However, EIC and Additional Child Tax Credit refunds are being delayed until the middle of February and they said not to expect them until at least Feb 27th. We will see. I hope it is soon, but I will put my energy into planning and working out all the details before we get the money, so things move more quickly when it does hit the bank.
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@cpefley (1941)
• San Jose, California
26 Jan 18
Thank you! I'm so happy it is over. IRS starts processing returns on Monday. Yay!
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
25 Jan 18
that was nice for you to do his for him. hope he finds another job soon, and you get a place !
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@cpefley (1941)
• San Jose, California
26 Jan 18
Yeah, I think I should show him out to do it next year. Thank you! I am so excited!
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
26 Jan 18
@cpefley most i know don't know how to do them.
@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
25 Jan 18
I admire you, that is one job I hate or do not want to doso I just pay monthly retainers fee to a B.I.R. ( our counterpart of your IRS) accredited CPA to do it for me, wish there was somebody here like you beside me lol. January is business permit season here, done paying it, so next I have to be ready for fire safety inspection.
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@cpefley (1941)
• San Jose, California
26 Jan 18
It really is a chore. It felt like it took forever, but I'm glad it is done!
@cpefley (1941)
• San Jose, California
26 Jan 18
Good luck with the inspection!
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jan 18
That's all good news. I hope you find somewhere nice to live where the family can all be together again.
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@cpefley (1941)
• San Jose, California
26 Jan 18
Thank you! I miss them all so much! My youngest 3 keep me busy, but I miss the older kids. They will be gone soon, and I want to spend as much time with them as I can.
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@Plethos (13718)
• United States
25 Jan 18
oh man, its that time again?
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@cpefley (1941)
• San Jose, California
26 Jan 18
Right?! The years just fly by!
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
25 Jan 18
Preparing tax returns is just another chore that has to be done.
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@cpefley (1941)
• San Jose, California
26 Jan 18
Yep, and I'm glad it is over! It was looming and I just wanted to get it over with lol.
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