We've already made plans with our "refund" and I was just wondering what everyone else is gonna do with theirs.

We're going to the beach for a few days. Camp at a state park and take lots of beer and other necessities and have some fun. Hit Rehobeth and play tourist for a day. Definitely hit Harpoon Hannah's for some seafood and beer. And whatever else we cook up when we get down there.

So, what cha gonna do with all that money? ( insert sarcasm here).

I'll be using it against the cost of a new roof.

I was hoping to get an emergency generator with it, but alas...

Buy some gas, I hate to think what the price will be when I get the check.

Seriously though I haven't given it much thought, probably just put it in the bank.

Myrtel Beach

The Weber grill I posted about a while back. Maybe tint the windows on my new ride.

I'll "re-gift" it; i.e., send it back to the IRS. I owed so much tax 4/15 that I'm on a payment plan because I didn't have it all.

Damn that Self-Employment Tax!!!!

Cadillac Escalade, by any chance?

(gonna pm ya something)

I'm not getting any.

I'm fortunate.

Use it to pay my fuel bill............

I should save it back and put it towards next years taxes... Considering I am going to have to claim it as income. Hum, income from income I've already claimed... That's nice...

Spend it in Cherry Grove Beach, N. Myrtle. Beer, seafood, golf, maybe see a show....

put it in the bank because after changing jobs, I will not be eligible when I pay next year's taxes..after all, it is only a rebate from next year's tax bill.

Unless you are on the dole--SS or Welfare..then it is 'free' money.

From the IRS website:

Q. Is my Stimulus Payment taxable?

A. No. You will not owe tax on your payment when you file your 2008 federal income tax return. But you should keep a copy of the IRS letter you receive later this year listing the amount of your payment.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=...1,00.html#Other

I'm having my second child on May 16th and will be off on non paid maternity leave. So mines goin towards bills.

Mine will probably go toward bills too. BTW, congrats on the impending new addition!

Our's will be used to go to Buffalo NY and to Niagra falls for camping vacation.

I'm with Mcgee and Heyceeo! Squirreling that nut away for a week in Myrtle Beach.

Our check should arrive shortly after Baby is born, so I guess we'll be using it for baby stuff.

Well what do you know - they finally did something that actually makes sense... Actually - thanks for the info. It mad a bad day just a bit better!

No baby shower froggie?!
should we organize a HM baby shower?

Dragon says,
So, what cha gonna do with all that money? ( insert sarcasm here).

Pay our Water bill. (j/k)

I have no idea. My tax refund more than covered the rental for this summer's vacation home at the beach and I just got a raise. I have pretty much everything I really need or could reasonably want. Guess I will probably just tuck it away in my contingency fund, just in case something unexpected comes up.

I'm going to use mine towards my Alaskan cruise. Ya gotta pay for those alcoholic drinks somehow!

I'm gonna fill up both SUV's, the camaro and the bike.

The only thing I'm "stimulating" is Big Oil.

I see where if you have the direct deposit option, the money will start showing up in accounts by May 2.

heres the list from the IRS:http://www.irs.gov/irs/article/0,,id=180250,00.html

So, if I always have my income tax refund directly deposited, does that mean I'll receive my stimulation through dd, with them using my bank info they have on file?

That's downright un-American.

That's the way I understand it. I should have filed my son's taxes that way instead of through the mail I guess. He'd get it much quicker.

I should do BMIC's un-American option, but I covet that new Weber.

Stimulus Payment Schedule for Tax Returns Processed by April 15

Economic stimulus payments will be issued according to the last two-digits of the main filer's Social Security number. People who use direct deposit also will be among the first to receive the payments starting April 28. Paper checks will be put in the mail starting May 16.

DIRECT DEPOSIT

Last two SSN digits: Payment will be transmitted by:
00 through 20 May 2
21 through 75 May 9
76 through 99 May 16




PAPER CHECK

Last two SSN digits: Payments will be mailed by:
00 through 09 May 16
10 through 18 May 23
19 through 25 May 30
26 through 38 June 6
39 through 51 June 13
52 through 63 June 20
64 through 75 June 27
76 through 87 July 4
88 through 99 July 11

People who file a return after April 15 will receive their economic stimulus payment, but probably about two weeks later than the schedule shows. A return must be filed by October 15 in order to receive a stimulus payment this year. See the online calculator for an estimate of the amount you will receive.

A small percentage of tax returns will require additional time to process and to compute a stimulus payment amount. For these returns, stimulus payments may not be issued in accordance with the schedule above, even if the tax return was processed by April 15.

Related Item: IR-2008-44, IRS Announces Economic Stimulus Payment Schedules, Provides Online Payment Calculator

Return to Economic Stimulus Payment Information Center

Thanks to the city inspectors. I have to have my apartment sidewalk redone to the turn of $600.00

Thank you city of Helltown.

Ours is going towards our sons' education! We're putting both of our school age kiddos into private school next fall. I'll only have the youngest (almost 2 year old) at home with me, woohoo!!

Because of my social security number I have to wait until July to get mine BOO!!! They are teasing us on the news saying they are in the mail already. Lies.

We already got ours by direct deposit!! But, just like my paycheck, it is already spent on bills and upcoming graduation party for son.


*I had to edit this twice, just to correct mistakes.....been a loooong day; I'm tired.*

well what do ya expect traipsing all over Europe? It's called jet lag

Don't you mean thanks to rental/ investment property I own. I have to do up-keep. It's not the inspectors fault they don't make policy, mayor and council make policy.

What will i do with my GAS REBATE. Spend it on gas of course.

I'll be using mine for future bills, and it sure will help with moving in a couple weeks. I no longer have any college debt, so I think I might start saving for a down payment on a house and a second car.

I think my friend is throwing me a small shower... not sure though. I imagine there will still be things we need after Baby arrives... especially things we didn't realize we might need. This is our first kid, so we're kinda clueless.

On second thought it looks like mine may be going towards a new TV. My 4 year old POS 32 inch LCD HDTV is on the fritz again. The last time I fixed it with a $250 replacement part and now it's doing the same exact thing. It's a known defect but of course the manufacturer doesn't agree. But if it's gonna fry that part every 2 years I may as well get a better TV while I've got the money. Looking at the 40 inch models that Best Buy has on sale.

Of course with my luck whatever I get is going to die on me in about 2 years too... just after whatever extended warranty I buy expires. Isn't that the way they're designed these days?

Has anyone seen this? Or have I been under a rock for some time now???

Check Dates

When this originally came out, I was not expecting payment until August! Looks like it will be in the next week, now!

Yep I don't get mine until July. The news could have said something about that. The news said they are "in the mail." I got excited. Now I'm not.

Do you mind if I ask what brand/model it is? I'm hoping to pick up a 32" HDTV this summer, and I want it to last awhile. I was looking at a Sony that was ~$1100 at BB and CC.

For what it's worth, my wife and I bought a 32" flat panel HDTV by Polaroid on Black Friday last year. Yeah I'm sure it was cheaper that early morning, but we love it. Especially since we found the few HD channels for the regular cable package.

BMIC - 2 months ago, I picked up this Samsung 40" LCD at Circuit City for $999. Great picture and a built-in HD tuner, so if you have Antietam Cable, you can watch the major networks (NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, MPT) without the box hooked up.

It was an Insignia 32" LCD TV but I'll have to look up the model number when I get home. Apparently it has a couple of capacitors on the power supply that are undersized and burn out after about 18 months' use. When that happens the TV won't come on (the capacitors help with starting the picture tube), though for a while I could get it to work by warming up the back of the TV with a hair dryer. It comes with a 12 month manufacturer's warranty, naturally. If I was really good at fixing Printed Circuit boards I could've tried to replace the capacitors for about $20, but instead I bouhgt a new power supply for just under $250.

SMan I've been looking at Best Buy. They have a special on Samsung HDTVs for $500 off. Think I was looking at that same model for the exact same price just yesterday.

Yeah, the two stores swap back and forth on sales, plus each will price match, if you have a store preference. I went with CC because they had nicer tv stands (I needed one) and cut me a big break on a display model stand, plus a $23 gift card for my trouble of waiting while they looked for the new, boxed stand the computer said was in stock.

CC's extended warranty price was ridiculous, but BB's was reasonable (like $150 for 3 years). If I would have bought at BB, I might have taken the extended warranty.

BMIC, Biggins or anybody shopping for a new HDTV now, keep your eyes open and don't pull the trigger too fast. Looks like big price drops in May.

Link

Sounds like Sony will lower their prices to about what I was already expecting to pay for a Samsung. Though if Samsung responds by pricing theirs lower, I still won't be buying a Sony. In any event I've got to wait 'til my gub'mint check comes in.

For the record, that web site is WRONG. The IRS' web site apparently has the correct dates. I'll know for sure tomorrow. If I don't get my money then, I am gonna be pizzed!