The tax monster is coming soon. What are you planning on doing with your refund?

[ewg963]

So who is going to buy something fun with their tax refund?

Personally geting close to $4000 back and putting it towards a 7DmkII or 1Dx depending on the stats on the latter.

And what makes you think that everyone is getting a refund? I don't think I'll be making any major "investments" in anything fun any time soon. Especially since taxes just went up (despite what some people are trying to tell us).

Ditto that more taxes equals less money in your pocket I feel the weight.

 

[jasonsim]

Well...I'm probably due a hefty return once all the exemptions and credits kick in...but, honestly, don't know of something I must have. Especially since I got a new 300mm f/2.8L II just before Christmas along with a 2x III, Gitzo 4 series tripod, Explorer tripod, and bunches of RRS stuff. Still looking to sell my 500mm f/4L IS. Maybe I'll set up a "baby sitters" fund so that I can make better use of the equipment I already have ;-).

BTW, I think my paycheck was reduced by more than the 2% payroll tax increase. I'll have to wait until next check, but perhaps the payroll department was withholding amounts commiserate with falling off the fiscal cliff. Now that there was a fiscal cliff deal, perhaps the payroll dept. will catch up; wishful thinking I know.

 

[RMC33]

So who is going to buy something fun with their tax refund?

Personally geting close to $4000 back and putting it towards a 7DmkII or 1Dx depending on the stats on the latter.

And what makes you think that everyone is getting a refund? I don't think I'll be making any major "investments" in anything fun any time soon. Especially since taxes just went up (despite what some people are trying to tell us).

Ditto that more taxes equals less money in your pocket I feel the weight.

Yes my tax rate increased but so did the amount of deductions I can take for my consultancy and business. Learning good tax preparation over the years has given me the benefit of either paying very little ($100-200) or being owed due to a deduction/credit that I can take advantage of that I learn about. Sorry you are not getting refunds I had nothing but good intentions for this thread.

 

[bvukich]

I'll be getting my return, and my annual bonus (hopefully not jelly of the month club) in quick secession; since I'm not sure the order I'll be purchasing in, I'll give the whole plan...

5d3 & 24-105/4L Kit
BG-E11
600EX-RT
Sigma 35/1.4
85/1.8
135/2L
An extra battery or two, CF cards, etc...

 

[artsmalley]

I think I will get rid of my single 430EX Flash that I have been bouncing around and get three of the new 600EX-RT Flash units. Definitely want to learn more about off camera flash this year. The flash units and some other items like a decent diffuser, umbrella, and soft box are my most probable items...assuming the tax refund is large enough of course

 

[Nazareth]

I'm goign to spend all mine on crack cocaine, oh wait, I'm not getting any tax return- dang it! I wanted ot be a drug addict! Shucks!