UPDATE: Tax Rebate Spat Over Nothing

 

Again, Not to give away my family finances, but my boss was quick to point out Amy and I will NOT be receiving any tax rebate this year.  Apparently we make TO MUCH! What a Federal Load of Hog Wash!

I would like the Federal Government to know, I can spur the economy just as well as anyone else. If I can stimulate Amy (mentally that is), why not the economy?

I pay taxes, a lot of taxes, and it appears my family is going to get hosed. Believe me, I would have spent that money, not saved it!  Sorry honey, so much for those Donald Pliner pumps. 

Tax Rebate Leads to Marital Spat

Without giving away my family’s yearly income, my wife and I should receive around $600.00 for our share of the Economic Stimulus tax rebate package.  That’s money I didn’t have, and I am happy for it. 

But here is the downside.  We filed our taxes jointly, so who gets to spend it?  There are plenty of things I must have now.

A new set of Callaway X-20 Tour Irons with Project X rifle shafts.   Cost $700.00

Tickets to Vegas, Hotel room and Entry into the World Series of Poker Main Event  Cost $15,000

1971 Mercedes 280SL Convertible  Cost $25,000         

That’s a total of $40,700 dollars worth of stuff I need now.  I’m afraid the $600 isn’t going to go very far, especially if my wife and I split our rebate.  I asked my wife Amy if she agreed with my needs.  She didn’t.  She had a list for me, very different then mine.

12 New Boxer shorts to replace the ones with holes in them.  Cost $96.00

12 pairs of dress socks to replace the pairs that are mismatched.  Cost $40.00

1 Haircut (From my man Chris at Salon Orea)  Cost $35.00

1 Light bulb to replace the one above the front door (Energy Efficient) Cost  $6.00

Dog Food for Bella  Cost $55.00

A new Doorbell that doesn’t ring my neighbors doorbell when pressed.  Cost $65.00

Milk (1 Gallon)  Cost  $3.00

Total Cost  $300.00

“Perfect” Amy said, “that leaves me my $300.00 for a pair of Donald Pliner Pumps from Nordstrom.”