when do i file taxes? (USA)

2008-12-08 15:22:21

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Hurricane2k9: Pendulous Sweaty Balls; +1,538|6148|College Park, MD

I got a TurboTax trial CD in the mail and I got to thinking, "Just when the hell do I file my tax return?"

I went to the TurboTax site and I'm just gonna use the free version since I don't own a house or any shit. But I don't think I saw anything regarding when to file.

I did some Wiki searching and I read something about a W-2 form. Is my employer supposed to give me some form by the end of the year?

When are tax returns due?

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2008-12-08 15:23:09

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jsnipy: ...; +3,277|6969|...

Due April 15th. If you are doing a 1040EZ its not worth using the software.

2008-12-08 15:24:44

#3

Parker: isteal; +1,452|6841|The Gem Saloon

ya, i dont think you will need the software man....theres not that much you can report.

i <3 my accountant, btw.

2008-12-08 15:25:52

#4

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6900|The Twilight Zone

Parker wrote:
ya, i dont think you will need the software man....theres not that much you can report.

i <3 my accountant, btw.

You have your own accountant? Work has been going well I see.

Edit: my sentence doesn't make much sense, hope you know what I mean

Last edited by .Sup (2008-12-08 15:27:44)

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2008-12-08 15:29:36

#5

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7290|Reykjavík, Iceland.

Is doing taxes really such a chore over there?

1. Log in to the tax thingy website.
2. See if the info there matches your paychecks.
3. Click finish.

Done in 10-20 minutes.

2008-12-08 15:30:13

#6

jaymz9350: Member; +54|7024

Yep due on April 15th and W-2's have to be mailed out to you by Jan. 31st. Best to file as soon as you get your w-2's (if you get a refund) as the sooner you file the quicker it will be processed.

2008-12-08 15:30:34

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Hurricane2k9: Pendulous Sweaty Balls; +1,538|6148|College Park, MD

Sydney wrote:
Is doing taxes really such a chore over there?

1. Log in to the tax thingy website.
2. See if the info there matches your paychecks.
3. Click finish.

Done in 10-20 minutes.

I've never done them before. All I know is the government likes to take more than I owe, and if I call them out on it by filing these returns I get some money.

2008-12-08 15:33:08

#8

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7290|Reykjavík, Iceland.

Hurricane2k9 wrote:
Sydney wrote:
Is doing taxes really such a chore over there?

1. Log in to the tax thingy website.
2. See if the info there matches your paychecks.
3. Click finish.

Done in 10-20 minutes.
I've never done them before. All I know is the government likes to take more than I owe, and if I call them out on it by filing these returns I get some money.

I didn't have to pay taxes, because my income was less than $15K that year (only work during summer)

2008-12-08 15:34:07

#9

Hurricane2k9: Pendulous Sweaty Balls; +1,538|6148|College Park, MD

Sydney wrote:
Hurricane2k9 wrote:
Sydney wrote:
Is doing taxes really such a chore over there?

1. Log in to the tax thingy website.
2. See if the info there matches your paychecks.
3. Click finish.

Done in 10-20 minutes.
I've never done them before. All I know is the government likes to take more than I owe, and if I call them out on it by filing these returns I get some money.
I didn't have to pay taxes, because my income was less than $15K that year (only work during summer)

Nope, we pay taxes no matter what AFAIK. If they could enforce it without costing much, they'd tax little kids running lemonade stands.

@Jaymz, why the hell is tax day such a big deal then? You're given practically two months to fill these things out. Sure, procrastination... I suffer from it... but not when there's MONEY at stake.

And if I remember correctly, when I got this job the manager said they'd do auto-taxation so that their magical tax gnomes would tax the highest plausible amount from my paycheck. Then, once it's tax filing time, I can get my return.

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2008-12-08 15:36:01

#10

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7290|Reykjavík, Iceland.

Hurricane2k9 wrote:
Sydney wrote:
Hurricane2k9 wrote:

I've never done them before. All I know is the government likes to take more than I owe, and if I call them out on it by filing these returns I get some money.
I didn't have to pay taxes, because my income was less than $15K that year (only work during summer)
Nope, we pay taxes no matter what AFAIK. If they could enforce it without costing much, they'd tax little kids running lemonade stands.

@Jaymz, why the hell is tax day such a big deal then? You're given practically two months to fill these things out. Sure, procrastination... I suffer from it... but not when there's MONEY at stake.

No wonder, your taxes are like waaay low, what's it over there, under 20%? It's 36% here IIRC.

2008-12-08 15:36:28

#11

Parker: isteal; +1,452|6841|The Gem Saloon

.Sup wrote:
Parker wrote:
ya, i dont think you will need the software man....theres not that much you can report.

i <3 my accountant, btw.
You have your own accountant? Work has been going well I see.

Edit: my sentence doesn't make much sense, hope you know what I mean

i have had an accountant since day one of Twisted Innovations.

the intricacies of forming LLC's and S corporations are very much beyond me.
not to mention i have ZERO patience for paperwork of any kind.

2008-12-08 15:37:57

#12

jaymz9350: Member; +54|7024

Hurricane2k9 wrote:
Sydney wrote:
Hurricane2k9 wrote:

I've never done them before. All I know is the government likes to take more than I owe, and if I call them out on it by filing these returns I get some money.
I didn't have to pay taxes, because my income was less than $15K that year (only work during summer)
Nope, we pay taxes no matter what AFAIK. If they could enforce it without costing much, they'd tax little kids running lemonade stands.

@Jaymz, why the hell is tax day such a big deal then? You're given practically two months to fill these things out. Sure, procrastination... I suffer from it... but not when there's MONEY at stake.

Well a lot of people owe the gov't money so they wait til the last minute to file, and some just procrastinate. I used to be a procrastinator about taxes until I got married and have a dependent, which with my income means big returns (earned income credit is awesome).

2008-12-08 15:38:58

#13

Graphic-J: The Artist formerly known as GraphicArtist-J; +196|6573|So Cal

I claimed them on the second day of January. Got myself a $5,000 return check by mid May.
Being married isn't always bad. heh heh.

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2008-12-08 15:51:37

#14

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|7179|St. Andrews / Oslo

Sydney wrote:
Is doing taxes really such a chore over there?

1. Log in to the tax thingy website.
2. See if the info there matches your paychecks.
3. Click finish.

Done in 10-20 minutes.

this.

And I'm pretty sure they have a minimum income before taxation starts in the US as well.

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2008-12-08 15:54:24

#15

KEN-JENNINGS: I am all that is MOD!; +2,993|7078|949

You don't need turbo tax most likely. As someone said, you probably will file a 1040EZ, which basically consists of putting in numbers from your W2. If you are eligible I recommend filing online because the turnaround time for your return (if you are eligible for one) is a lot faster.

People wait until the last minute because no one likes giving money to the govt.

2008-12-08 15:56:09

#16

Locoloki: I got Mug 222 at Gritty's!!!!; +216|7087|Your moms bedroom

Jan 1st, if youve got all your paperwork

but it usually takes 2-3 weeks for companies to mail it to you, I wait for, school loans, house mortgager, and the companies i have worked for to send me my shit before i file. I like to get it done early because I always get money back

2008-12-08 16:15:05

#17

Hurricane2k9: Pendulous Sweaty Balls; +1,538|6148|College Park, MD

Alright, thanks for the info guys. I guess it'll be a 1040EZ, since it's a freakin' minimum wage weekend job. I'll try and see if I can get the W-2 ASAP.

@Ken yes but don't people like getting money?

2008-12-08 16:18:30

#18

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|7179|St. Andrews / Oslo

What's the minimum wage over there?

I'm kinda surprised tbh, not even Socialist Norway has minimum wage (unless like 2 thirds of the employees are paying members of a labour union).

2008-12-08 16:35:29

#19

KEN-JENNINGS: I am all that is MOD!; +2,993|7078|949

Hurricane2k9 wrote:
Alright, thanks for the info guys. I guess it'll be a 1040EZ, since it's a freakin' minimum wage weekend job. I'll try and see if I can get the W-2 ASAP.

@Ken yes but don't people like getting money?

People do, but not everyone gets money (dun dun dun!). It really comes down to how/what you claim and how much information you need to provide. For someone like you with a part-time job and no dependants/no other income you only need to provide minimal info. For someone with a business, assets, stocks and a family there is much more information to provide.

2008-12-08 16:36:41

#20

Hurricane2k9: Pendulous Sweaty Balls; +1,538|6148|College Park, MD

Jenspm wrote:
What's the minimum wage over there?

I'm kinda surprised tbh, not even Socialist Norway has minimum wage (unless like 2 thirds of the employees are paying members of a labour union).

I think the federal minimum is $5.55. In Maryland it's $6.55. In DC it's $7.55. I think in one state it's like $8.90. All per hour.

2008-12-08 16:44:56

#21

Brasso: member; +1,549|7077

Hurricane2k9 wrote:
Jenspm wrote:
What's the minimum wage over there?

I'm kinda surprised tbh, not even Socialist Norway has minimum wage (unless like 2 thirds of the employees are paying members of a labour union).
I think the federal minimum is $5.55. In Maryland it's $6.55. In DC it's $7.55. I think in one state it's like $8.90. All per hour.

$7.65 here, and $8 when New Year's comes around.

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-12-08 16:58:46

#22

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|7014|NYC / Hamburg

Parker wrote:
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2008-12-08 17:20:08

#23

Home: Section.80; +447|7294|Seattle, Washington, USA

When I did mine for my summer job, it took less than 10 minutes, so I wouldn't sweat it.

Hurricane2k9 wrote:
Jenspm wrote:
What's the minimum wage over there?

I'm kinda surprised tbh, not even Socialist Norway has minimum wage (unless like 2 thirds of the employees are paying members of a labour union).
I think the federal minimum is $5.55. In Maryland it's $6.55. In DC it's $7.55. I think in one state it's like $8.90. All per hour.

We have the highest state minimum wage at $8.07 but in the City of San Francisco it's over $9.30!

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