Snails - Response on Threads Part 8

AttyPops

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Hey @AttyPops ... if somebody neither OWES taxes or is owed a refund, do
they still have to file a return?
Depends on your income too. It's a good idea to file since you have to include your income in the SS calcs, I think. You don't really want to leave it at zero. But low numbers frack your earnings if you don't already have 35 years in.

As to the rest, the IRS has a web link for "Do I have to file?" type of questions. So use google to get there.
 

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    Hey @AttyPops ... if somebody "Godwin"s, do they "lose" and have
    to leave? Or, doesn't the thread officially end? ... or something
    along those lines?
    He must've missed this one!! Supposedly, they lose the debate and debate is over, but, since this isn't an "official" debate forum, those rules are ignored. Just about everyone in the Outside has Godwin'ed a thread at least once in their time there. Threads there never end, unless the OP requests, OR a mod closes it for one reason or another.
     

    Katmar

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    And snow and ice and rain and wind.....perfect February weather. No accumulation, though. Looks like Bear got it all.

    Unloaded a big old 46" rear projection tv today, along with a few smaller ones. $39 each, no matter the size. Thought for sure it would cost a FORTUNE to get rid of the big one, but they were all the same....1-800-Got Junk!! :shock:

    Good evening and goodnight Snails. Sleep well, sweet dreams and a better tomorrow for all :):wub:
     

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    Depends on your income too. It's a good idea to file since you have to include your income in the SS calcs, I think. You don't really want to leave it at zero. But low numbers frack your earnings if you don't already have 35 years in.

    As to the rest, the IRS has a web link for "Do I have to file?" type of questions. So use google to get there.
    Well, Dad has not filed a return (federal or state) since 1999. Wonder
    when "my" time will come. Meh... "THEY" know all the numbers anyway.
    Why do we even bother? What do WE know that THEY don't??? THEY
    should be telling US.
     

    SilverBear

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    ... we're gonna get whiplash :lol: ...

    YES! "Thermal Whiplash"!!!

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    AttyPops

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    Well, Dad has not filed a return (federal or state) since 1999. Wonder
    when "my" time will come. Meh... "THEY" know all the numbers anyway.
    Why do we even bother? What do WE know that THEY don't??? THEY
    should be telling US.
    That's because his taxable income is below the min threshold. SS is [often] not taxable (as you know).

    However, YOU have retirement income, and it's probably taxable and above the min. So you should double-check that you got all your i's dotted and your t's crossed and all the figures are correct. Besides, you should probably just use Turbo tax. ;)
     
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    That's because his taxable income is below the min threshold. SS is not taxable (as you know).

    However, YOU have retirement income, and it's probably taxable and above the min. So you should double-check that you got all your i's dotted and your t's crossed and all the figures are correct. Besides, you should probably just use Turbo tax. ;)
    SS is 50% taxable right out of the gate. Could be as high as 85%. 1040, MAGI.

    I have had ZERO "retirement income". (IRA, 401K, whatever else.) ZE-RO. Nada. Zilch.

    TV time.. I'll check back later.
     

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