Teh Penalty Box
Feb 3, 2011, 9:12 am
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Feb 3, 2011, 9:15 am
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Feb 3, 2011, 9:18 am
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Feb 3, 2011, 9:19 am
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Quite right you are.
This final year of filing single was easy to the point that I should run and not walk to the bank. Though I've been assured that the transition to filing married is a relatively easy one, I know that Copa Connection has far more tax-based paperwork than I do (home office, she gets the rent deduction, etc.) and it'll therefore just be a longer slog. At least the income differential will cause a nice refund...
This final year of filing single was easy to the point that I should run and not walk to the bank. Though I've been assured that the transition to filing married is a relatively easy one, I know that Copa Connection has far more tax-based paperwork than I do (home office, she gets the rent deduction, etc.) and it'll therefore just be a longer slog. At least the income differential will cause a nice refund...
Feb 3, 2011, 9:21 am
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Feb 3, 2011, 9:22 am
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This final year of filing single was easy to the point that I should run and not walk to the bank. Though I've been assured that the transition to filing married is a relatively easy one, I know that Copa Connection has far more tax-based paperwork than I do (home office, she gets the rent deduction, etc.) and it'll therefore just be a longer slog. At least the income differential will cause a nice refund...
Feb 3, 2011, 9:28 am
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Feb 3, 2011, 9:32 am
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I'd show up at the airport on Saturday morning just in case someone you know isn't on the flight.
Feb 3, 2011, 9:33 am
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For those of you in the Box who are medical doctors or have SOs or friends that are, this info just came in from my accountant:
To Our Clients,
Please read the below explanation. Basically, you, your friend or child may be entitled to a substantial refund. For example, a resident who received eligible compensation of $40,000 during 1995 may be eligible for a refund of $3,060 in FICA taxes plus interest of approximately $2,660 for a total refund of more than $5,700 for calendar year 2005 alone.
IRS to Honor Medical Resident FICA Refund Claims
You may be in line for some nice refund $$$
To Our Clients,
Please read the below explanation. Basically, you, your friend or child may be entitled to a substantial refund. For example, a resident who received eligible compensation of $40,000 during 1995 may be eligible for a refund of $3,060 in FICA taxes plus interest of approximately $2,660 for a total refund of more than $5,700 for calendar year 2005 alone.
IRS to Honor Medical Resident FICA Refund Claims
You may be in line for some nice refund $$$
Feb 3, 2011, 9:34 am
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And I wasn't even a real elite before. 
Yeah, he shared the wealth. I made some minor adjustments that required an extra cheap run from me but I've already booked it and it wound up being cost neutral including upgrade copays. ^
Yeah, he shared the wealth. I made some minor adjustments that required an extra cheap run from me but I've already booked it and it wound up being cost neutral including upgrade copays. ^
Feb 3, 2011, 9:34 am
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I'm afraid to do my taxes ..... I know that we will owe this year ....
but I have to do them soon. College aid applications need the 1040's
Feb 3, 2011, 9:36 am
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Feb 3, 2011, 9:36 am
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Feb 3, 2011, 9:36 am
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On teh phoan with B6. Tried to EML and it ed at me.
ed at me.
Feb 3, 2011, 9:37 am
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I'd recommend skipping Lankford and trying a few of the other places in Houston (including Bernie's Burger Bus and Burger Guys). Lankford just has their proportions wrong and the burger is way too soggy for how well done they are cooked.
My top 7 burgers in Houston right now are:
1) Hubcap Grill (restaurant not truck)
2) Petrol Station (Rancor Burger)
3) Beavers (I prefer their burger to their BBQ)
4) Christian's Totem (The Christian's off of I10 and Washington)
5) The Burger Guys (I like certain things here and really dislike others)
6) Smashburger (a chain, but pretty darn good)
7) Sparkle Burger
An honorable mention: Someburger in the Heights. Definitely not the greatest burger in the world, but quick, tasty, and somewhat of a classic.
My top 7 burgers in Houston right now are:
1) Hubcap Grill (restaurant not truck)
2) Petrol Station (Rancor Burger)
3) Beavers (I prefer their burger to their BBQ)
4) Christian's Totem (The Christian's off of I10 and Washington)
5) The Burger Guys (I like certain things here and really dislike others)
6) Smashburger (a chain, but pretty darn good)
7) Sparkle Burger
An honorable mention: Someburger in the Heights. Definitely not the greatest burger in the world, but quick, tasty, and somewhat of a classic.