This isn't a surprise, but it is disappointing because Shakira is SO much better than Xtina ever hoped to be on this show.  Cee-Lo is confirmed to be back next season (I'm pretty sure).  I'm fine with Cee-Lo, but have NO desire to see Xtiina back again.  I was hoping the would convince Shakira to stay.  Maybe another s...more

Actually, there are tax breaks for single parents.  They can file as head of household.  Much better than filing as single....

No way we could have adjusted our W-4s to adjust for our tax credit this year (Residential Energy Credit).  Any other time, I would agree whole-heartedly with your statements.  The overwhelming majority of the time W-4 adjustments would take care of excessive refunds (and leave the $$ in your pocket), however, there ar...more

While I do agree with you in principle, my situation this tax year does not.  We are getting a big tax credit (Residential Energy Credit) and there was no way to adjust our W-4s to make it come out any other way.  Of course, the tax credit is what is holding up my processing of my return.  Due to that credit I could no...more

Thanks to Congress that can't figure out what to do or balance a budget despite the president du jour.  Congress can pass anything they want as long as they can get 67% of each house (House of Reps and Senate) to agree on it.  Look it up, it's the Presidential Veto Override.  We can blame presidents all we want ~ and t...more

Thanks to Congress that can't figure out what to do or balance a budget despite the president du jour.  Congress can pass anything they want if they can get 67% of each house (House of Reps and Senate) to agree on it.  Look it up, it's the Presidential Veto Override.  We can blame presidents all we want ~ and they do d...more

IRS can't change their software until they know what the changes are going to be.  STUPID comment.  You must not comprehend how software/computers work.  This mess is VERY squarely on the shoulders of Congress.  Congress has made a habit of waiting until late December/early January to decide tax matters.  Then everyone...more

Actually, I itemize and I usually file within the first week of February (as soon as I can get all the forms).  We usually get a modest refund, although this year we are anxiously awaiting our refund because we bought solar panels and we need the refund to pay off the balance on them.  The longer filing is delayed the ...more

I doubt I'm alone in my beliefs, but I'm sure I'm a minority in these thoughts ....  but here goes anyway: Why do toy makers make toys for films that are not appropriate for children?  Why do we (toy makers, movie promoters, movie makers, etc) try to convince children and their parents to take children to go see mov...more