So Upset

Just had my taxes done. Last year I got back over $1000 and I was hoping to get the same this year. Well Surprise, I have to pay this year. I though getting paid more would mean that I'd get more back.

I'm about to cry because I was going to give that money to the photo/videographer. Now I have no idea where I'm going to get the money.

sooo sorry to hear that. i hate getting my taxes done!

That sux......sorry to hear that. I'm counting on my return too and I would feel the same way if I had to pay back. Hopefully its not a large amount you have to pay back.

oh NO!!!!! what a disapointment

I'm sorry I hear ya

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Posted by jpavig

Just had my taxes done. Last year I got back over $1000 and I was hoping to get the same this year. Well Surprise, I have to pay this year. I though getting paid more would mean that I'd get more back.

I'm about to cry because I was going to give that money to the photo/videographer. Now I have no idea where I'm going to get the money.

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I'm sorry that you were not aware of the higher tax brackets. It really does suck. I've been in the 33% tax bracket for a couple of years and just think, there is a 35% tax bracket too. And this is just federal taxes. You have to account for NY state taxes and NYC taxes too.

If you used H&R Block I hear they will recheck your filing to make sure nothing was missed. I have never used them though.

You can write off all sorts of little things including job search expenses (whether of not you got a new job), job related entertainment expenses (entertaining clients) and don't forget medical expenses like office visits, insurance premium and prescriptions --including birth control too.

Put money into an IRA before 4/15/05 and that can lower your tax bill too.

Every deduction will reduce your Adjusted Gross and maybe put you in a different tax bracket. The goal is to get your taxable income to even $1 less than your bracket and into the lower bracket. You will definitely get a refund that way since you paid into based on, for example, the 33% bracket but will get a refund based on the 28% bracket.

Hope this helps.

ETA - If you work from home you can write off your home office expenses (computer, cable modem expenses, printer, paper, toner, software used for work etc.)

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Posted by kdrainey

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Posted by jpavig

Just had my taxes done. Last year I got back over $1000 and I was hoping to get the same this year. Well Surprise, I have to pay this year. I though getting paid more would mean that I'd get more back.

I'm about to cry because I was going to give that money to the photo/videographer. Now I have no idea where I'm going to get the money.

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I'm sorry that you were not aware of the higher tax brackets. It really does suck. I've been in the 33% tax bracket for a couple of years and just think, there is a 35% tax bracket too. And this is just federal taxes. You have to account for NY state taxes and NYC taxes too.

If you used H&R Block I hear they will recheck your filing to make sure nothing was missed. I have never used them though.

You can write off all sorts of little things including job search expenses (whether of not you got a new job), job related entertainment expenses (entertaining clients) and don't forget medical expenses like office visits, insurance premium and prescriptions --including birth control too.

Put money into an IRA before 4/15/05 and that can lower your tax bill too.

Every deduction will reduce your Adjusted Gross and maybe put you in a different tax bracket. The goal is to get your taxable income to even $1 less than your bracket and into the lower bracket. You will definitely get a refund that way since you paid into based on, for example, the 33% bracket but will get a refund based on the 28% bracket.

Hope this helps.

ETA - If you work from home you can write off your home office expenses (computer, cable modem expenses, printer, paper, toner, software used for work etc.)

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She's correct. My brother has a friend who is a model... he gets to write off facials, massages, manicures, pedicures. And he's a gorgeous guy who doesn't need them... there is no justice in this world

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Posted by marc_rai

Can I write off books, paper, printing supplies for school?

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Hmmm. I'm not sure about that one. I know you can write off student loan interest is your AGI is below a certain amount. Call H & R block or maybe try your school. They may have free tax advisors for students.