Okay, I just tele-filed my taxes (via telephone) this morning, and you'll never believe what happened. I entered in all of the figures that were requested and verified that the answers were correct. Then I got to the part where I was asked if I wanted direct deposit or a check mailed to my address. Well, I didn't want direct deposit, I wanted the check instead, so I pressed "1" on my touch-tone phone. Can you believe that I didn't get the amount of my refund, and that it skipped over to give me my confirmation number?

I called the IRS directly and asked them if they could possibly give me the amount of my refund (since I would like to know, I need that money!). The lady I spoke to told me that since I had just filed my taxes that very day, that I would need to wait 2-3 weeks before they would be able to give me that information. I am sooo pissed right now, because I really wanted to know how much money I was getting back, so that I can use it to pay bills, etc. The woman I spoke to on the phone was kind enough to give me some local places that I could go to be able to get the number that I'm looking for. Right now I'm considering looking at last year's telefile that I did for my 2003 taxes, and to see if I can't figure it out myself.

It's been nothing but headaches this year as far as filing my taxes go. First, I didn't get the government form that I needed in order to be able to file my taxes, then, when I do file them, I can't get the most important number that I need. What the hell?!?!?!

CalhounSq said:

Taxes are a bitch, no doubt about that.

Stax said:

Cool! When I tele-filed my taxes today, I got a recording saying that this year was the last year for filing taxes over the phone. I guess in the future, it's going to be e-filing (via Internet), which is a-okay by me. Hopefully, I will be able to get the amount of my refund (if applicable) right away, and not have to wait.

Mach said:

That's awesome!

goat2004 said:

I take that to mean that you're getting a nice refund this year?

piscesglenn said:

TurboTax is the bestest

Only taxes I'll pay are at the airport.

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[Edited 2/15/05 22:13pm]

psychodelicide said:

:confused: Didn't you figure out your refund amount when you did your taxes?

Stax said:

No, because when you file by telephone, you're prompted what figures to punch into the IRS computer system that are needed to calculate your taxes. It's all computerized so that once you put in the numbers, the amount of your refund/payment due is calculated automatically for you. For some reason, it skipped over the amount of my refund, and unfortunately, you can't go back to get that figure. The good news is, this is the last year that telefile will be available. Next year it's all going to be via the internet, which should be a little better.

ella731 said:

I'll have to try that some time.

Fauxie said:

I hate paying taxes too, but what can we do? Unfortunately, it's a part of life.

psychodelicide said:

Ahhh, I see. I've never done that.

I always have someone do mine since I have other things besides wages to claim, such as property tax on my house, etc. Math isn't my strong suit, so I get help to get a maximum return.

Update:

After getting all of the documents and running the numbers again, my tax owed is down to ONLY




drumroll please






$1,500.

Stax said:

Consider yourself lucky. After all the trouble I have gone thru with getting my taxes completed, I think I would welcome the chance to e-file, use Turbotax, or whatever.

1sexymf said:

I hear ya; math is not my forte either. It's good to have somebody do your taxes for you, since they know how to do it inside and out.

tackam said:

Ugh! That's still a hellofalotta money to have to cough up.

psychodelicide said:

Yeah, I think I'm gonna have to sell my body to pay for it. Anybody want to subscribe to hottackamtaxvideos.com?

hey tackam

tackam said:

Will be doing mine soon, I hope...

Also doing my ex's taxes for her...did them for her last year as well. She took them to this guy who was gonna charge her $150 to do them, and he ended up getting her a $600 refund. I told her to give them to me, and I got her a $2,300 refund..lol

BabyGirl said:

BabyG!!!!!

Byron said:

That's awesome that you were able to get her a much bigger refund.

psychodelicide said:

Hey Nancy!!!!! gawd im so bored! lol

BabyGirl said:

Me too girl. Getting ready to watch American Idol.

psychodelicide said:

Im tryin not to get into it this year lol..i have been hooked on enough shows!

BabyGirl said:

I hear ya on that, me too. Darn reality TV shows.

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Turbo Tax Basic Federal 9.95
Turbo Tax State 24.95
Refund Processing Fee 19.95

Total 54.85 to be deducted from my refund ...and then direct deposited ...within 10 days.
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If I can answer any quesitons let me know...I used to try to do them myseld and suffered immense brain damamge...that is why I am so happy with this!
Its also why I can't spell....
[Edited 2/16/05 19:16pm]

psychodelicide said:

JUST giving you a big ol' ...hang in there....

psychodelicide said:

Not for me.