SparklyUnicorn Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Cuz you know how much you hate it when you do. So don't. I finished mine today. Yeeee... I kinda dread it so I do it ASAP! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I finished mine then TaxAct told me I couldn't file yet because a form I needed wasn't available yet. Even though I already filled out the info for that form. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 I finished mine then TaxAct told me I couldn't file yet because a form I needed wasn't available yet. Even though I already filled out the info for that form. oh well damn...I hate when that happens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I am dreading it. Hubby never gets his stuff from work until sometime in March. I have to do Federal and 3 state taxes :banghead: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (Royal) We have downloaded the software. First step complete, CHECK! Need to rest for a week now before tackling step two. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 we don't have all forms yet. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 we don't have all forms yet. Same here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 We are still waiting for the tax form from Morgan Stanley for all the RSUs. Every year we wait for that form to be available but I rather wait than have them mess up and I have to file an amended return. On the other hand, we are already getting back more money per pay check since last week due to the tax reform. So payroll has adjusted earlier than we expected. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Taxes for our businesses have to be completed before we can do our personal taxes - so it will be taxes galore around here for the next few months. :ack2: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I'll be finishing mine tonight. I need to get DH's license number before I can e-file. I had mine all filled in; I was just waiting on one final form and it came in the mail yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I will be doing ours this Saturday. I already know what we are getting back, but I have to actually fill out all the stupid detail stuff, and I need to look up the kids socials again lol. I do not have them all memorized yet. Locating the kids' social security numbers is the hardest part of doing our taxes (and we're not even EZ filers!) :lol: "They're in the safe. What's the code to the safe? They're on last year's taxes. I never printed that out..." Etc. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 We’re self-employed so we write a big check. I’m in no hurry to do that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 We’re self-employed so we write a big check. I’m in no hurry to do that. Same here. No rush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) Ours are done and submitted. I'm just waiting on my dishwasher!!!!!!! I ask my dh every single day why my dishwasher isn't installed yet. :lol: Edited January 31, 2018 by Elizabeth86 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndGenHomeschooler Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 My DH got his W-2’s yesterday. I figured out my piano lesson income last night and all our deduction stuff. I’m gathering all the paperwork tonight and bringing it to church to give to the friend who does our taxes for us. If he’s not there tonight it’ll be waiting for his wife when she brings their kids for piano on Friday. I’ve done it myself before but decided it was worth paying our friend and not having to deal with it myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropymama Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 So, about those forms you're missing ... We were audited on our 2014 return, because we didn't receive a particular form until June! And then we never did get around to doing an amended return, so that's on us, but June! Ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) My kids all cashed in JUST over $800 each in stocks that my dad bought them years ago so we're waiting for forms for that, I assume? We don't invest (except 401k through work) so I have no idea but I'm assuming it's income and don't know what to expect. Edited January 31, 2018 by 6packofun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) We are still getting documents in the mail. It seems like it takes quite a while to get everything. My w2 isn't even here yet. Should have been in today's mail, but since it didn't arrive, I'm guessing tomorrow. Edited January 31, 2018 by Tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I have state and federal done, but not submitted. I'm missing a form for city, but DH's too sick to deal with it this week. I usually drag my feet on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 My kids all cashed in JUST over $800 each in stocks that my dad bought them years ago so we're waiting for forms for that, I assume? That is the tax form I am waiting for. My husband already have federal tax withheld when stocks were vested and sold so we owe federal tax until that tax form comes in and bumps up the amount of federal tax already withheld. Your kids stocks gains should fall under long term capital gains tax. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Well yeah, future me might hate present me, but present me doesn't care much about future me sometimes ;) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Still waiting on forms here, but otherwise ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I filed both federal and state today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) I did mine, made a really stupid mistake and am now going to have to file an amended return. The IRS doesn’t know about my mistake and already accepted my return. Gah. This is what I get for filing too hastily. I am an accountant and should know better. Heck, I DO know better. Edited February 1, 2018 by LucyStoner 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Kiddos Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Sigh...I hate taxes Still waiting on forms to come in the mail 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I never ever get all the forms I need in January. Can't do them if I don't have all the forms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) We are still waiting for ...all the RSUs. Rats of unusual size? I don't think they exist. Oh wait, that would be RUSs. (Sorry, couldn't help myself. Every tax thread needs a little levity and what is better than a reference to The Princess Bride?) Edited February 1, 2018 by Pegasus 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epicurean Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I need to file a healthcare exemption. The tax form says I can just put PENDING if I haven't received the confirmation number yet, but I'm not sure about sending it in without it. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I actually enjoy doing my taxes (not the paying part but I love playing with numbers and love the challenge of figuring things out each year) That said my taxes are done but I can't send them in yet. DH did some contracting work and while I know the amount, I don't actually have the form from the company yet and our state forms aren't finished so I can't file those yet anyways. But otherwise they are done, reviewed, etc. When my kids are older, I think I should go study to learn how to be a tax preparer. I would have so much fun with that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I actually enjoy doing my taxes (not the paying part but I love playing with numbers and love the challenge of figuring things out each year) That said my taxes are done but I can't send them in yet. DH did some contracting work and while I know the amount, I don't actually have the form from the company yet and our state forms aren't finished so I can't file those yet anyways. But otherwise they are done, reviewed, etc. When my kids are older, I think I should go study to learn how to be a tax preparer. I would have so much fun with that. I love doing ours, too. Nice to find another kindred soul. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I actually enjoy doing my taxes (not the paying part but I love playing with numbers and love the challenge of figuring things out each year) That said my taxes are done but I can't send them in yet. DH did some contracting work and while I know the amount, I don't actually have the form from the company yet and our state forms aren't finished so I can't file those yet anyways. But otherwise they are done, reviewed, etc. When my kids are older, I think I should go study to learn how to be a tax preparer. I would have so much fun with that. I kind of like doing them too. We are also waiting on a form or two before we can file though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 That is the tax form I am waiting for. My husband already have federal tax withheld when stocks were vested and sold so we owe federal tax until that tax form comes in and bumps up the amount of federal tax already withheld. Your kids stocks gains should fall under long term capital gains tax. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I actually enjoy doing my taxes (not the paying part but I love playing with numbers and love the challenge of figuring things out each year) That said my taxes are done but I can't send them in yet. DH did some contracting work and while I know the amount, I don't actually have the form from the company yet and our state forms aren't finished so I can't file those yet anyways. But otherwise they are done, reviewed, etc. When my kids are older, I think I should go study to learn how to be a tax preparer. I would have so much fun with that. My husband really enjoyed it. He isn't doing it this year because he finally got a full time job. But he misses getting to play with numbers and explain to people why their taxes came out the way they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I hate doing our taxes. I don’t know why I need to do them early. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I actually enjoy doing my taxes (not the paying part but I love playing with numbers and love the challenge of figuring things out each year) That said my taxes are done but I can't send them in yet. DH did some contracting work and while I know the amount, I don't actually have the form from the company yet and our state forms aren't finished so I can't file those yet anyways. But otherwise they are done, reviewed, etc. When my kids are older, I think I should go study to learn how to be a tax preparer. I would have so much fun with that. You can get free training via the IRS Volunteer income tax preparer program and volunteer to help modest means families and seniors get their taxes done. I love this because it means one less person getting hoodwinked into shady refund loans etc. Here rhe agencies to volunteer for are the AARP and United Way and they hire supervisors every year. It’s just a few hours a week. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I hate doing our taxes. I don’t know why I need to do them early. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It can help to protect against fraud to file earlier rather than later. Even when we owe, I try to file early and then schedule payment from my checking account on April 15th. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 It can help to protect against fraud to file earlier rather than later. Even when we owe, I try to file early and then schedule payment from my checking account on April 15th. I have a special code to file with the IRS. That protects me from fraud more than filing early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) Ours get done in October after the extension. I am married to an accountant....... #TheCobblersChildrenHaveNoShoes #NoTimeForFamily #LastMinuteNotLate Edited February 1, 2018 by DawnM 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) Ours get done in October after the extension. I am married to an accountant....... #TheCobblersChildrenHaveNoShoes #NoTimeForFamily #LastMinuteNotLate Lol. Not married to an accountant, but same here. For us, it's not as much fun or motivating to file when there's no return coming. Also, since DH is self employed, we have get all the bookkeeping square away first. Ugh. Edited: We know how much to pay ourselves yearly in order to stay in a certain income bracket and what to do with the business equity to avoid the government taking up to a third of our earnings in taxes. So no surprises at least. Edited February 1, 2018 by IfIOnly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) Husband gets an automatic extension due to living overseas. Good thing too - it's a complicated business as the UK and the US have different fiscal years. Luckily the INS lost my Green Card application so I don't have to file US taxes. I filed and paid my UK taxes just after Christmas. Edited February 1, 2018 by Laura Corin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Husband gets an automatic extension due to living overseas. Good thing too - it's a complicated business as the UK and the US have different fiscal years. Luckily the INS lost my Green Card application so I don't have to file US taxes. I filed and paid my UK taxes just after Christmas. Laura I use FreeTaxUSA to efile my U.S. Federal Return, FREE. For years, I had used TaxACT, and I paid for the inexpensive Premium service, but several years ago they substantially raised the price and then I found FreeTaxUSA. You can file all of the Federal forms that can be efiled, free, with FreeTaxUSA. That might work well for your DH for his U.S. Federal return and if he needs to also file a State return, then he will need to pay the fee for the State return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Laura I use FreeTaxUSA to efile my U.S. Federal Return, FREE. For years, I had used TaxACT, and I paid for the inexpensive Premium service, but several years ago they substantially raised the price and then I found FreeTaxUSA. You can file all of the Federal forms that can be efiled, free, with FreeTaxUSA. That might work well for your DH for his U.S. Federal return and if he needs to also file a State return, then he will need to pay the fee for the State return. Husband uses Turbotax and finds it pretty good. Each year he tries to pay for it, but they can't work out how to accept his overseas credit card, then they give it to him for free. That's happened four years in a row. It's good to know about your programme if he gets charged this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Laura I use FreeTaxUSA to efile my U.S. Federal Return, FREE. For years, I had used TaxACT, and I paid for the inexpensive Premium service, but several years ago they substantially raised the price and then I found FreeTaxUSA. You can file all of the Federal forms that can be efiled, free, with FreeTaxUSA. That might work well for your DH for his U.S. Federal return and if he needs to also file a State return, then he will need to pay the fee for the State return. I used that. Federal was free. I found a coupon and was able to get state for $11.65. That's about my limit for spending money on it. I don't feel like I should have to pay money to file my taxes! So usually I do them and mail them if that's the only free option. It WAS worth the $11.65 though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 I hate doing our taxes. I don’t know why I need to do them early. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I hate them too. I feel like it's ripping the Bandaid off quickly to just get it over with and do them ASAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 On the other hand, if your taxes are complicated and you need more time, it's not as big a deal as I thought to file a late return. We've ended up doing that several times -- sometimes not filing until the end of the summer -- because of unusual circumstances. A penalty was involved, but it was surprisingly low. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 On the other hand, if your taxes are complicated and you need more time, it's not as big a deal as I thought to file a late return. We've ended up doing that several times -- sometimes not filing until the end of the summer -- because of unusual circumstances. A penalty was involved, but it was surprisingly low. Only time I took my time was when I owed them a few bucks. :laugh: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Husband uses Turbotax and finds it pretty good. Each year he tries to pay for it, but they can't work out how to accept his overseas credit card, then they give it to him for free. That's happened four years in a row. It's good to know about your programme if he gets charged this year. Very nice... I hope his luck with that continues. I would need to pay an arm and a leg for Turbo Tax, because I need to file a Schedule C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) I used that. Federal was free. I found a coupon and was able to get state for $11.65. That's about my limit for spending money on it. I don't feel like I should have to pay money to file my taxes! So usually I do them and mail them if that's the only free option. It WAS worth the $11.65 though. For years, living overseas, I was frustrated that I could not eFile my U.S. tax returns. The ACA (American Citizens Abroad) and other groups lobbied for years and when the I.R.S. made that possible for us, it was amazing. :hurray: When I had to send them my paper return, via Snail Mail, I wondered if and when they would receive it. With eFile, I am positive they receive it. This year, eFile will be more important for us because on October 1st DD will need to file the FAFSA form and that information can be pulled into the FAFSA, if one has eFiled. Yes, when I started using TaxACT, the first 2 or 3 years, I did the free return. Then, I began paying for Premium service, which was very nice. Possibly 8 to 12 dollars as the years went by. Then, 2 or 3 years ago when I went to TaxACT I discovered they were going to charge me about USD$30 for the return. I suspect another company had purchased TaxACT... That's when I searched and found FreeTaxUSA. I used them for the past 2 or 3 Federal returns and will use them again this year. Sending that information via the mail to the I.R.S. if it should get into the wrong hands, would be a critical issue, regarding personal data and eFiling more or less eliminates that risk. And, when you eFile, they do a quick scan, to see if there are any obvious errors, before the return is accepted. Edited February 1, 2018 by Lanny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Ours are done and submitted. I'm just waiting on my dishwasher!!!!!!! I ask my dh every single day why my dishwasher isn't installed yet. :lol: Totally reminds me of the April Fool's story on NPR a few years ago about how in Phoenix, instead of mailing people tax return checks, they were instead sending them air conditioners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I have a deposit date of 2/5 for our refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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