Fingers Crossed for Refund Time
By IvySaysHi
@IvySaysHi (4603)
United States
November 16, 2025 1:21pm CST
I know it is still a little bit aways from income tax time but, let me tell you I have some very important things I plan to take care of with that money to help get us caught up with anything big we need taken care of. I have no idea what to expect thanks to the idiot in charge's tax plans designed to screw over the working class but I pray if I can get even half as much as last year I can be ok. I've always used that money to take care of big expenses or to take care of any large expenses. Now that I am officially divorced I have no idea if that will be a good or bad effect if any at all on my refund this time around.
Do you file taxes? Do you use that money to catch up or to treat yourself? Or are you not a fan of tax refunds (I've learned some don't like it)?
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7 responses
@porwest (111865)
• United States
17 Nov
I always hate the word "refund." Of course, it depends on what it's for. For example, if it is because someone had more tax withheld than they owed, that's a refund. If it's a big check that is really just a redistribution of wealth, that's not a refund at all.
In any event, I rarely get any money back, and the only reason I don't like "refunds" is because, if I get one, it means I am not making much money. I'd much rather have money in the bank than a onetime windfall that gets me nowhere.
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@IvySaysHi (4603)
• United States
29 Nov
@porwest i dont think its wrong to use some of the money you get back to pay for things you otherwise wouldn't have enough left over after taking care of responsibilities to afford or even to do a little more extra for your responsibilities. It all depends on the person. you have every right not to like it but you cant deny it definitely helps whoever may need it that gets it.
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@porwest (111865)
• United States
25 Nov
@IvySaysHi Like I say about taxes, if you're waiting for a refund to pay for stuff...
You're definitely doing it wrong. lol
@IvySaysHi (4603)
• United States
23 Nov
seems to be the running theme for most is using it to catch up on bills
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@IvySaysHi (4603)
• United States
23 Nov
check the comments i think there are some. some would rather have all their money in their hands i suppose
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@LeaPea2417 (39539)
• Toccoa, Georgia
16 Nov
We usually get a tax refund. I mainly use it for bills.
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@RasmaSandra (94477)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Nov
Nope I don't I am on SS and there certainly is not much left each month,
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@IvySaysHi (4603)
• United States
23 Nov
im sorry it doesn't leave much at the end
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@Deepizzaguy (118512)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Nov
Since I am self employed and work limited hours, I do not pay taxes.
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@2ndchances24 (11728)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
16 Nov
I wouldn't be surprised if the $ you get back
on your taxes is more than you were expecting
being he's GIVING you extra $ BACK with
NO TAXES ON INCOME - ON TIPS & a lot
more, where those who are RETIRED & on
SS "fixed income" don't file income taxes
so we're the 1's that will be getting screwed.
@IvySaysHi (4603)
• United States
23 Nov
im in the group whos taxes are getting raised so i have no clue what you mean about who is giving me extra back. I believe its over time that he says wont be taxed but good luck finding a company whos gonna continue to give overtime if they cant tax it. and my profession doesn't involve tips so that doesnt benefit me.
