Guest guest Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 I suspect that latter part is something else you made up. I am a joint/married tax filer but I'm pretty darned sure I would have gotten $600 if I were single. Normally [although there are exceptions] the government doesn't punish marriage in this manner. But the whole matter was one of the stupidest things Bush ever came up with. He must have had a liberal moment! [ggg] .. .. > > > > > cindy > > I made 100,000.00 dollars last year and I got 300.00 dollars. My > friend made > > 50,000 and still only got 300.00 and my other friend made 40,000 and > also > > only got 300.00. The only people who got more were Married or joint > filers. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 , I am a widowed single tax filer and I only got $300. So how do you explain that? Roni <>Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> From: <res075oh@...> Subject: Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: Re: Thy hypothyroidism Date: Friday, April 10, 2009, 10:13 PM I suspect that latter part is something else you made up. I am a joint/married tax filer but I'm pretty darned sure I would have gotten $600 if I were single. Normally [although there are exceptions] the government doesn't punish marriage in this manner. But the whole matter was one of the stupidest things Bush ever came up with. He must have had a liberal moment! [ggg] .. .. > > > > > cindy > > I made 100,000.00 dollars last year and I got 300.00 dollars. My > friend made > > 50,000 and still only got 300.00 and my other friend made 40,000 and > also > > only got 300.00. The only people who got more were Married or joint > filers. > > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 - That was on the letter that I got from the IRS. Singles got from 3-600.00 dollars maximum! People who were married and or joint filers got 1200. I got only 300.00 . My mum who is on social security got 600.00. Are you calling my mom a liar? You can go piss off -- Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: Re: Thy I suspect that latter part is something else you made up. I am a joint/married tax filer but I'm pretty darned sure I would have gotten $600 if I were single. Normally [although there are exceptions] the government doesn't punish marriage in this manner. But the whole matter was one of the stupidest things Bush ever came up with. He must have had a liberal moment! [ggg] .. .. > > > > > cindy > > I made 100,000.00 dollars last year and I got 300.00 dollars. My > friend made > > 50,000 and still only got 300.00 and my other friend made 40,000 and > also > > only got 300.00. The only people who got more were Married or joint > filers. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 My Mom got 600 too...I filled out the form for her. > > > > > > cindy > > > I made 100,000.00 dollars last year and I got 300.00 dollars. My > > friend made > > > 50,000 and still only got 300.00 and my other friend made 40,000 and > > also > > > only got 300.00. The only people who got more were Married or joint > > filers. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 No , she didn't make it up, it's true. I am on social security and small IRA, I only got $300. Roni <>Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> From: Nancie Barnett <deifspirit@...> Subject: Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: Re: Thy hypothyroidism Date: Sunday, April 12, 2009, 12:38 AM - That was on the letter that I got from the IRS. Singles got from 3-600.00 dollars maximum! People who were married and or joint filers got 1200. I got only 300.00 . My mum who is on social security got 600.00. Are you calling my mom a liar? You can go piss off -- Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: Re: Thy I suspect that latter part is something else you made up. I am a joint/married tax filer but I'm pretty darned sure I would have gotten $600 if I were single. Normally [although there are exceptions] the government doesn't punish marriage in this manner. But the whole matter was one of the stupidest things Bush ever came up with. He must have had a liberal moment! [ggg] .. .. > > > > > cindy > > I made 100,000.00 dollars last year and I got 300.00 dollars. My > friend made > > 50,000 and still only got 300.00 and my other friend made 40,000 and > also > > only got 300.00. The only people who got more were Married or joint > filers. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Gee, your family seems to be doing well on entiltlements. Your husband gets a nice cost of living raise, your mom on social security gets $600, you and your husband get a big break on a distressed home sale. You're doing just grand. How come you are so against anyone else living a decent life? Roni <>Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> From: cindy.seeley <cindy.seeley@...> Subject: Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: Re: Thy hypothyroidism Date: Sunday, April 12, 2009, 12:42 AM My Mom got 600 too...I filled out the form for her. > > > > > > cindy > > > I made 100,000.00 dollars last year and I got 300.00 dollars. My > > friend made > > > 50,000 and still only got 300.00 and my other friend made 40,000 and > > also > > > only got 300.00. The only people who got more were Married or joint > > filers. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Not one liberal yet has been able to tell me why we shouldn't pay a person worth $5.00 an hour $20.00 per hour. You cannot support a family on $6 or $8 per hour minimum wage. .. .. > > Posted by: " cindy.seeley " cindy.seeley@... > <mailto:cindy.seeley@...?Subject=%20Re%3ACows%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20and%20\ Big%20Business%20Re%3A%20%5Bhypothyroidism%5D%20Re%3A%20Thy> > cindy.seeley <cindy.seeley> > > > Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:42 pm (PDT) > > > > , those supporting minimum wage laws don't comprehend that > increased minimum wages cost jobs (employers no longer can afford to > keep as many people at the higher wages), increase prices (companies > are going to recoup the additional costs somehow) and contrary to what > the wishful thinks believe, effectively puts more people into poverty > because those who are making anything over minimum wage, even so much > as 25 cents don't get a pay increase yet have to incorporate all of > the additional costs into their budget...been there, done that! It > does nothing except disrupt/destabilize the economy even further... > > > > > > > One: The free market system works, in that it provides the most > > benefits for the most people than any system in history. > > > > Two: Minimum wage is a total perversion of the free market system. > > > > Three: If it works why don't we just set the minimum wage at $20 or $30 > > per hour. That should REALLY help those whose actual output is about $3 > > per hour. > > > > NOTE: If you can follow the logic of why this last suggestion is pretty > > stupid you will then understand why minimum wage laws in general are > > pretty stupid. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Exactly. That is why everyone deserves to have a living wage, . A living wage is more than the minimum wage. -- Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: Re: Thy Not one liberal yet has been able to tell me why we shouldn't pay a person worth $5.00 an hour $20.00 per hour. You cannot support a family on $6 or $8 per hour minimum wage. .. .. > > Posted by: " cindy.seeley " cindy.seeley@... > <mailto:cindy.seeley@gmail com?Subject=%20Re%3ACows%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20and%20Big%20Business%20Re%3A%2 %5Bhypothyroidism%5D%20Re%3A%20Thy> > cindy.seeley <cindy.seeley> > > > Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:42 pm (PDT) > > > > , those supporting minimum wage laws don't comprehend that > increased minimum wages cost jobs (employers no longer can afford to > keep as many people at the higher wages), increase prices (companies > are going to recoup the additional costs somehow) and contrary to what > the wishful thinks believe, effectively puts more people into poverty > because those who are making anything over minimum wage, even so much > as 25 cents don't get a pay increase yet have to incorporate all of > the additional costs into their budget...been there, done that! It > does nothing except disrupt/destabilize the economy even further... > > > > > > > One: The free market system works, in that it provides the most > > benefits for the most people than any system in history. > > > > Two: Minimum wage is a total perversion of the free market system. > > > > Three: If it works why don't we just set the minimum wage at $20 or $30 > > per hour. That should REALLY help those whose actual output is about $3 > > per hour. > > > > NOTE: If you can follow the logic of why this last suggestion is pretty > > stupid you will then understand why minimum wage laws in general are > > pretty stupid. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 I don't think someone should be paid $20 an hour unless the person actually earns the money. If he/she earns the money, then they are entitled to it. That has nothing to do with helping out those that can't help themselves until they get back on their feet. That, has nothing to do with malingerers who should get nothing. Roni <>Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> From: <res075oh@...> Subject: Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: Re: Thy hypothyroidism Date: Sunday, April 12, 2009, 6:24 PM Not one liberal yet has been able to tell me why we shouldn't pay a person worth $5.00 an hour $20.00 per hour. You cannot support a family on $6 or $8 per hour minimum wage. .. .. > > Posted by: " cindy.seeley " cindy.seeley@... > <mailto:cindy.seeley@...?Subject=%20Re%3ACows%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20and\ %20Big%20Business%20Re%3A%20%5Bhypothyroidism%5D%20Re%3A%20Thy> > cindy.seeley <cindy.seeley> > > > Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:42 pm (PDT) > > > > , those supporting minimum wage laws don't comprehend that > increased minimum wages cost jobs (employers no longer can afford to > keep as many people at the higher wages), increase prices (companies > are going to recoup the additional costs somehow) and contrary to what > the wishful thinks believe, effectively puts more people into poverty > because those who are making anything over minimum wage, even so much > as 25 cents don't get a pay increase yet have to incorporate all of > the additional costs into their budget...been there, done that! It > does nothing except disrupt/destabilize the economy even further... > > > > > > > One: The free market system works, in that it provides the most > > benefits for the most people than any system in history. > > > > Two: Minimum wage is a total perversion of the free market system. > > > > Three: If it works why don't we just set the minimum wage at $20 or $30 > > per hour. That should REALLY help those whose actual output is about $3 > > per hour. > > > > NOTE: If you can follow the logic of why this last suggestion is pretty > > stupid you will then understand why minimum wage laws in general are > > pretty stupid. > > > > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Sorry, I don't know the criteria. I thought it was a really stupid idea that could not possibly attain its purported goal so I didn't pay a lot of attention. I don't like stupid liberal ideas even when a supposedly conservative president promotes them. .. .. > > Posted by: " Roni Molin " matchermaam@... > <mailto:matchermaam@...?Subject=%20Re%3ACows%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20and%20B\ ig%20Business%20Re%3A%20%5Bhypothyroidism%5D%20Re%3A%20Thy> > matchermaam <matchermaam> > > > Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:32 am (PDT) > > > > , I am a widowed single tax filer and I only got $300. So how do you > explain that? > > Roni > <>Just because something > isn't seen doesn't mean it's > not there<> > > > > From: <res075oh@... <mailto:res075oh%40verizon.net>> > Subject: Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: > Re: Thy > hypothyroidism > <mailto:hypothyroidism%40> > Date: Friday, April 10, 2009, 10:13 PM > > I suspect that latter part is something else you made up. I am a > joint/married tax filer but I'm pretty darned sure I would have gotten > $600 if I were single. Normally [although there are exceptions] the > government doesn't punish marriage in this manner. > > But the whole matter was one of the stupidest things Bush ever came up > with. He must have had a liberal moment! [ggg] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Bush's budgets were IMHO a total disaster. They only look good if you compare them to Obama's. .. .. > , Steve or Chuck, do any of you remember what Bush's 2008 fiscal > year budget was? Gee...before we hear the 'we've got to spend our way > out of debt mantra' one more time...what do you think my bank would > say if I called them up and said I've decided I'm going to spend my > way out of debt...I need a loan!? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I'm sure there's lots of interesting stuff on tv, but I really don't watch it at all. Hey, I can hardly keep up with my email! Besides, if I ever watched and mentioned Fox News some nut case would assume I'm a nut case! [ggg] > > Posted by: " cindy.seeley " cindy.seeley@... > <mailto:cindy.seeley@...?Subject=%20Re%3ACows%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20and%20\ Big%20Business%20Re%3A%20%5Bhypothyroidism%5D%20Re%3A%20Thy> > cindy.seeley <cindy.seeley> > > > Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:14 pm (PDT) > > > > , I think you'll find this 3-part video series of interest! > > http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,514335,00.html > <http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,514335,00.html> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Can't be. We have it from Nancie [who would never make anything up] that only married and joint filers got over $300. And she's never been wrong yet; just ask her. PS: Nancie, if you don't like my pointing out that you're making factually inaccurate statements then kindly don't make factually inaccurate statements. And leave your mom out of it; you're a big girl now and have to stand on your own two feet. Try to keep at least one of them out of your mouth, will you? [ggg] I know; I know. I can go P!$$ off... .. .. > > Posted by: " cindy.seeley " cindy.seeley@... > <mailto:cindy.seeley@...?Subject=%20Re%3ACows%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20and%20\ Big%20Business%20Re%3A%20%5Bhypothyroidism%5D%20Re%3A%20Thy> > cindy.seeley <cindy.seeley> > > > Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:42 am (PDT) > > > > My Mom got 600 too...I filled out the form for her. > > > > > > > > > > > cindy > > > > I made 100,000.00 dollars last year and I got 300.00 dollars. My > > > friend made > > > > 50,000 and still only got 300.00 and my other friend made 40,000 > and > > > also > > > > only got 300.00. The only people who got more were Married or joint > > > filers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Nancie said: .. " ... and my other friend made 40,000 and > > also > > > only got 300.00. The only people who got more were Married or joint > > filers. .. She made it up. Check it out on the internet. Some people got only $300, I think it probably depends upon your taxable income or some such. I never delved deeply into it but after she quoted the above I checked on the net and found that the typical rebate was $600, and it did not depend upon marital or filing status. However, the qualifying taxable income amount for these categories may have changed FAIK. Here's what I found: *_Computation of the " rebate " amount_* *The basic rebate amount is the **_lesser_** of net income tax liability or $600 ($1200 for married couples filing jointly). * *. * I note that apparently if you did not have a tax liability of at least $600 you did not get $600 as I understand it. I really don't want to go further into it here; if you want the full scoop it's readily available. And you won't have to make anything up! [ggg] .. .. > Posted by: " Roni Molin " matchermaam@... > <mailto:matchermaam@...?Subject=%20Re%3ACows%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20and%20B\ ig%20Business%20Re%3A%20%5Bhypothyroidism%5D%20Re%3A%20Thy> > matchermaam <matchermaam> > > > Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:08 pm (PDT) > > > > No , she didn't make it up, it's true. I am on social security > and small IRA, I only got $300. > > > Roni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 , when you don't know something be a man and admit it. Also, calling names is so childish, really beneath you. Roni <>Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> From: <res075oh@...> Subject: Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: Re: Thy hypothyroidism Date: Monday, April 13, 2009, 6:59 PM Nancie said: .. " ... and my other friend made 40,000 and > > also > > > only got 300.00. The only people who got more were Married or joint > > filers. .. She made it up. Check it out on the internet. Some people got only $300, I think it probably depends upon your taxable income or some such. I never delved deeply into it but after she quoted the above I checked on the net and found that the typical rebate was $600, and it did not depend upon marital or filing status. However, the qualifying taxable income amount for these categories may have changed FAIK. Here's what I found: *_Computation of the " rebate " amount_* *The basic rebate amount is the **_lesser_** of net income tax liability or $600 ($1200 for married couples filing jointly). * *. * I note that apparently if you did not have a tax liability of at least $600 you did not get $600 as I understand it. I really don't want to go further into it here; if you want the full scoop it's readily available. And you won't have to make anything up! [ggg] .. .. > Posted by: " Roni Molin " matchermaam@... > <mailto:matchermaam@...?Subject=%20Re%3ACows%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20and%\ 20Big%20Business%20Re%3A%20%5Bhypothyroidism%5D%20Re%3A%20Thy> > matchermaam <matchermaam> > > > Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:08 pm (PDT) > > > > No , she didn't make it up, it's true. I am on social security > and small IRA, I only got $300. > > > Roni ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 You can replace the number [$20 per hour] with any number you desire and the argument for and against are still exactly as you have outlined. By your logic here WE SHOULD NOT HAVE A MINIMUM WAGE. If you do not see that that is exactly what your statement implies I suggest we not discuss it further. .. .. > > Posted by: " Roni Molin " matchermaam@... > <mailto:matchermaam@...?Subject=%20Re%3ACows%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20and%20B\ ig%20Business%20Re%3A%20%5Bhypothyroidism%5D%20Re%3A%20Thy> > matchermaam <matchermaam> > > > Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:09 pm (PDT) > > > > I don't think someone should be paid $20 an hour unless the person > actually earns the money. If he/she earns the money, then they are > entitled to it. That has nothing to do > with helping out those that can't help themselves until they get back > on their feet. That, > has nothing to do with malingerers who should get nothing. > > Roni > <>Just because something > isn't seen doesn't mean it's > not there<> > > > > From: <res075oh@... <mailto:res075oh%40verizon.net>> > Subject: Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: > Re: Thy > hypothyroidism > <mailto:hypothyroidism%40> > Date: Sunday, April 12, 2009, 6:24 PM > > Not one liberal yet has been able to tell me why we shouldn't pay a > person worth $5.00 an hour $20.00 per hour. You cannot support a family > on $6 or $8 per hour minimum wage. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Fantastic! Roni <>Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> > > From: <res075oh@... <mailto:res075oh%40verizon.net>> > Subject: Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: > Re: Thy > hypothyroidism > <mailto:hypothyroidism%40> > Date: Sunday, April 12, 2009, 6:24 PM > > Not one liberal yet has been able to tell me why we shouldn't pay a > person worth $5.00 an hour $20.00 per hour. You cannot support a family > on $6 or $8 per hour minimum wage. > > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Which brings me back to my question: If minimum wage is so good why don't you support raising it to $20 per hour? .. .. > > Posted by: " Nancie Barnett " deifspirit@... > <mailto:deifspirit@...?Subject=%20Re%3ACows%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20and%20Big%\ 20Business%20Re%3A%20%5Bhypothyroidism%5D%20Re%3A%20Thy> > aspenfairy1 <aspenfairy1> > > > Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:51 pm (PDT) > > > > Exactly. That is why everyone deserves to have a living wage, . > A living wage is more than the minimum wage. > > -- Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: > Re: Thy > > > > > Not one liberal yet has been able to tell me why we shouldn't pay a > person worth $5.00 an hour $20.00 per hour. You cannot support a family > on $6 or $8 per hour minimum wage. > > > . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 - i got only 300.00. My 2 friends got 300. And one got 600. My mum got 600.00 -- Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: Re: Thy Nancie said: .. " ... and my other friend made 40,000 and > > also > > > only got 300.00. The only people who got more were Married or joint > > filers. .. She made it up. Check it out on the internet. Some people got only $300, I think it probably depends upon your taxable income or some such. I never delved deeply into it but after she quoted the above I checked on the net and found that the typical rebate was $600, and it did not depend upon marital or filing status. However, the qualifying taxable income amount for these categories may have changed FAIK. Here's what I found: *_Computation of the " rebate " amount_* *The basic rebate amount is the **_lesser_** of net income tax liability or $600 ($1200 for married couples filing jointly). * *. * I note that apparently if you did not have a tax liability of at least $600 you did not get $600 as I understand it. I really don't want to go further into it here; if you want the full scoop it's readily available. And you won't have to make anything up! [ggg] .. .. > Posted by: " Roni Molin " matchermaam@... > <mailto:matchermaam@ com?Subject=%20Re%3ACows%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20and%20Big%20Business%20Re%3A%2 %5Bhypothyroidism%5D%20Re%3A%20Thy> > matchermaam <matchermaam> > > > Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:08 pm (PDT) > > > > No , she didn't make it up, it's true. I am on social security > and small IRA, I only got $300. > > > Roni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I've made lots of mistakes. When I was young and stupid I was much more liberal! [ggg] Another mistake I make a lot is to apply logic in an argument with people incapable of recognizing it; a futile endeavor. Anyway, I don't know what you mean, " When you don't know something be a man and admit it " . Does that only apply to men??? Do women get a free pass on making up false data to support a bankrupt position? I did post that I don't know anywhere near all the facts about the stimulus, but the fact that the typical rebate was $600 for everyone who qualifies is on so many apparently reputable places on the internet that the possibility that it could be wrong seems minuscule. Besides, I'm reporting my own experience, you know. I got $600, my wife got $600. We are not rich. Those are what are called FACTS, and you cannot dispute them. Another thing: I have included my entire post below to which you responded and be darned if I see where I called anyone a name. Anyway, calling someone " childish " is calling someone a name [which you did; how " childish " of you! {ggg}] and is typically inappropriate in effective communication so I try to avoid it. Where did I call someone in the post you're quoting a name? .. .. > Posted by: " Roni Molin " matchermaam@... > <mailto:matchermaam@...?Subject=%20Re%3ACows%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20and%20B\ ig%20Business%20Re%3A%20%5Bhypothyroidism%5D%20Re%3A%20Thy> > matchermaam <matchermaam> > > > Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:41 pm (PDT) > > > > , when you don't know something be a man and admit it. Also, calling > names is so childish, really beneath you. > > Roni > <>Just because something > isn't seen doesn't mean it's > not there<> > > > > From: <res075oh@... <mailto:res075oh%40verizon.net>> > Subject: Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: > Re: Thy > hypothyroidism > <mailto:hypothyroidism%40> > Date: Monday, April 13, 2009, 6:59 PM > > Nancie said: > . > > " ... and my other friend made 40,000 and > > > also > > > > only got 300.00. The only people who got more were Married or joint > > > filers. > . > > She made it up. Check it out on the internet. Some people got only > $300, I think it probably depends upon your taxable income or some > such. I never delved deeply into it but after she quoted the above I > checked on the net and found that the typical rebate was $600, and it > did not depend upon marital or filing status. However, the qualifying > taxable income amount for these categories may have changed FAIK. > > Here's what I found: > > *_Computation of the " rebate " amount_* > > *The basic rebate amount is the **_lesser_** of net income tax liability > or $600 ($1200 for married couples filing jointly). > * > > *. > * I note that apparently if you did not have a tax liability of at least > $600 you did not get $600 as I understand it. I really don't want to go > further into it here; if you want the full scoop it's readily > available. And you won't have to make anything up! [ggg] > > > . > . > > > Posted by: " Roni Molin " matchermaam@... > <mailto:matchermaam%40> > > <mailto:matchermaam@... > <mailto:matchermaam%40>?Subject=%20Re% > 3ACows%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20and%20Big%20Business%20Re%3A%20%5Bhypothyroidism%5D\ %20Re%3A%20Thy> > > matchermaam <matchermaam > <matchermaam>> > > > > > > Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:08 pm (PDT) > > > > > > > > No , she didn't make it up, it's true. I am on social security > > and small IRA, I only got $300. > > > > > > Roni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Roni <>Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> > > From: <res075oh@... <mailto:res075oh%40verizon.net>> > Subject: Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: > Re: Thy > hypothyroidism > <mailto:hypothyroidism%40> > Date: Monday, April 13, 2009, 6:59 PM > > Nancie said: > . > > " ... and my other friend made 40,000 and > > > also > > > > only got 300.00. The only people who got more were Married or joint > > > filers. > . > > She made it up. Check it out on the internet. Some people got only > $300, I think it probably depends upon your taxable income or some > such. I never delved deeply into it but after she quoted the above I > checked on the net and found that the typical rebate was $600, and it > did not depend upon marital or filing status. However, the qualifying > taxable income amount for these categories may have changed FAIK. > > Here's what I found: > > *_Computation of the " rebate " amount_* > > *The basic rebate amount is the **_lesser_** of net income tax liability > or $600 ($1200 for married couples filing jointly). > * > > *. > * I note that apparently if you did not have a tax liability of at least > $600 you did not get $600 as I understand it. I really don't want to go > further into it here; if you want the full scoop it's readily > available. And you won't have to make anything up! [ggg] > > > . > . > > > Posted by: " Roni Molin " matchermaam@... > <mailto:matchermaam%40> > > <mailto:matchermaam@... > <mailto:matchermaam%40>?Subject=%20Re% > 3ACows%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20and%20Big%20Business%20Re%3A%20%5Bhypothyroidism%5D\ %20Re%3A%20Thy> > > matchermaam <matchermaam > <matchermaam>> > > > > > > Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:08 pm (PDT) > > > > > > > > No , she didn't make it up, it's true. I am on social security > > and small IRA, I only got $300. > > > > > > Roni ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 You haven't got a clue! I realize the programs that have already been implemented won't be going away...with the government telling us the programs already in place are going broke, tell me, how are they going to fund all the new programs they want to add on? > > > > > > > > cindy > > > > I made 100,000.00 dollars last year and I got 300.00 dollars. My > > > friend made > > > > 50,000 and still only got 300.00 and my other friend made 40,000 and > > > also > > > > only got 300.00. The only people who got more were Married or joint > > > filers. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 , I'm really no longer longer inclined to go round and round with these discussions. I'm not going to participate any more. Roni <>Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> From: cindy.seeley <cindy.seeley@...> Subject: Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: Re: Thy hypothyroidism Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 10:22 PM You haven't got a clue! I realize the programs that have already been implemented won't be going away...with the government telling us the programs already in place are going broke, tell me, how are they going to fund all the new programs they want to add on? > > > > > > > > cindy > > > > I made 100,000.00 dollars last year and I got 300.00 dollars. My > > > friend made > > > > 50,000 and still only got 300.00 and my other friend made 40,000 and > > > also > > > > only got 300.00. The only people who got more were Married or joint > > > filers. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Nancie said : .. > " ... and my other friend made 40,000 and > > > also > > > > only got 300.00. The only people who got more were Married or joint > > > filers. .. .. That is a false statement, period. She says " ...the ONLY people who got more were married or joint filers " . That is simply NOT TRUE. She even posted later that her mother got $600. I have the impression that her mother is not married or filing joint but it may not be true as I don't know where it came from. When involved in a debate it is not " childish " to point out that your opponent is telling a lie, although it is preferable in most cases to coach it in a gentler tone... Which is exactly what I did. We are not debating what you got, what I got or what Nancie got. We are debating Nancie's obvious false statement that NO ONE except married and joint filers got more than $300. That is the false statement. .. .. > Posted by: " Roni Molin " matchermaam@... > <mailto:matchermaam@...?Subject=%20Re%3ACows%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20and%20B\ ig%20Business%20Re%3A%20%5Bhypothyroidism%5D%20Re%3A%20Thy> > matchermaam <matchermaam> > > > Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:25 am (PDT) > > > > > > Roni > <>Just because something > isn't seen doesn't mean it's > not there<> > > > > > > From: <res075oh@... <mailto:res075oh%40verizon.net> > <mailto:res075oh%40verizon.net>> > > Subject: Re:Cows, Geopolitics, and Big Business Re: > > Re: Thy > > hypothyroidism > <mailto:hypothyroidism%40> > > <mailto:hypothyroidism%40> > > Date: Monday, April 13, 2009, 6:59 PM > > > > Nancie said: > > . > > > > " ... and my other friend made 40,000 and > > > > also > > > > > only got 300.00. The only people who got more were Married or > joint > > > > filers. > > . > > > > She made it up. Check it out on the internet. Some people got only > > $300, I think it probably depends upon your taxable income or some > > such. I never delved deeply into it but after she quoted the above I > > checked on the net and found that the typical rebate was $600, and it > > did not depend upon marital or filing status. However, the qualifying > > taxable income amount for these categories may have changed FAIK. > > > > Here's what I found: > > > > *_Computation of the " rebate " amount_* > > > > *The basic rebate amount is the **_lesser_** of net income tax liability > > or $600 ($1200 for married couples filing jointly). > > * > > > > *. > > * I note that apparently if you did not have a tax liability of at least > > $600 you did not get $600 as I understand it. I really don't want to go > > further into it here; if you want the full scoop it's readily > > available. And you won't have to make anything up! [ggg] > > > > > > . > > . > > > > > Posted by: " Roni Molin " matchermaam@... > <mailto:matchermaam%40> > > <mailto:matchermaam%40> > > > <mailto:matchermaam@... <mailto:matchermaam%40> > > <mailto:matchermaam%40>?Subject=%20Re% > > > 3ACows%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20and%20Big%20Business%20Re%3A%20%5Bhypothyroidism%5D\ %20Re%3A%20Thy> > > > matchermaam <matchermaam > <matchermaam> > > <matchermaam > <matchermaam>>> > > > > > > > > > Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:08 pm (PDT) > > > > > > > > > > > > No , she didn't make it up, it's true. I am on social security > > > and small IRA, I only got $300. > > > > > > > > > Roni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 http://www.wisebread.com/bushs-economic-stimulus-package-what-will-you-get-back The system works in two stages. First, you figure out just how much you can get back. Then, you calculate the benefit reductions based on salary. First, let's see what singles could get back. Earnings Rebate $3,000 or less A big fat zero. $3,000 or more, paid no taxes $300. $3,000 or more, paid taxes $600. Have children? $300 per child Now, the reductions. It's fairly simple math. Once you earn over $75,000, your check is reduced by 5% per $1000 above the $75k threshold. After $87k, you get nothing. Here are some rough examples. Single person earning $50k a year with 2 children = $1200 Single person earning $80k a year with 1 child = $675 ($900 - $225) Single person earning $90k a year with no children = $0 Couples get the same treatment, only everything is doubled to take into account the two people in the household: Earnings Rebate $3,000 or less A big fat zero. $3,000 or more, paid no taxes $600. $3,000 or more, paid taxes $1200. Have children? $300 per child And the reductions. Once again, simple math. Once couples earn over $150k, the check is reduced by 5% per $1000 above the $150k threshold. After $174k, you get nothing. I found these further examples, all based on the 2007 filing period. A couple with no children, with adjusted gross income of $100,000: $1,200 couples rebate. A $1,200 rebate. A couple with income of $145,000, with three children: $1,200 for the couple, plus $300 for each child. A $2,100 rebate. A couple with income of $160,000 with two children: $1,200 for the couple plus $300 per child - BUT would go down by 50 percent (5% for every $1000 over the $150 threshold). A $900 rebate. A couple with income of $200,000 and four children: Disqualified, income exceeded $174,000. No rebate. There are other aspects to the bill that I'm not covering here, including mortgage relief. http://hubpages.com/hub/Tax-rebate The Senate version of the stimulus package will be virtually identical to the House version in dealing with the housing mortgage crisis. The House bill raises the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loan limit from $362,790 up to $729,750. This would allow for more mortgage refinancing using federally-inured loans. The House version also increases the loan cap for purchases by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from $417,000 up to $729,750. This works to increase the availability of mortgages on a national basis. Senator Schumer (D-NY) stated in the article that he would push for those same provisions in the Senate's version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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