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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2014 9:25:42 GMT -5
Head of Household is something like 9K standard deduction. I think this was the last year I'll be able to itemize. I guess that's a good thing. mortgage interest, state taxes, charitable deductions, and property taxes came to just under $22K.....I'm itemizing and will be for quite a while longer.
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ilovedolphins
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Post by ilovedolphins on Apr 22, 2014 9:26:02 GMT -5
My son is an adult and he is helping with the work and will help me put up a small storage unit for my outdoor items. I live in a small town that does have a couple of thrift stores so I can always donate my items to them.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Apr 22, 2014 9:27:15 GMT -5
I know this is going to sound harsh but I see more excuses for NOT getting the stuff out of your house. Multiple receipts vs bags stored in closets, etc. ? seriously? I have no clutter in my house.....my current donations consist of some clothes my kids have outgrown. I've had friends over and they ask me where my 'stuff' is.... I don't need an excuse for not getting stuff out of my house, as there isn't any stuff I NEED to get out. Well, I apologize then. I realized I confused you with the OP MY BAD
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Apr 22, 2014 9:27:17 GMT -5
Another way to get motivated is to watch a few episodes of Hoarders. Have a glass of wine, watch some of the shows, and you will realize that keeping material items just isn't worth it. We are no where near the hoarder level, but every time I watch that I can think of several things around the house that have no real value to us but we are keeping just because we are too lazy to do something else with it. Get a friend to come join you. Sometimes having another perspective is nice to keep things on track.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2014 9:29:25 GMT -5
seriously? I have no clutter in my house.....my current donations consist of some clothes my kids have outgrown. I've had friends over and they ask me where my 'stuff' is.... I don't need an excuse for not getting stuff out of my house, as there isn't any stuff I NEED to get out. Well, I apologize then. I realized I confused you with the OP MY BAD 3 bags in the closet equals looking for an excuse to not get rid of stuff?
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Post by Ombud on Apr 22, 2014 9:30:56 GMT -5
I know this is going to sound harsh but I see more excuses for NOT getting the stuff out of your house. Multiple receipts vs bags stored in closets, etc. ? Well I do it too bc the truck comes once a month. So the bags don't pile up and I don't make an extra trip
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Apr 22, 2014 9:31:03 GMT -5
Another way to get motivated is to watch a few episodes of Hoarders. Have a glass of wine, watch some of the shows, and you will realize that keeping material items just isn't worth it. We are no where near the hoarder level, but every time I watch that I can think of several things around the house that have no real value to us but we are keeping just because we are too lazy to do something else with it. Me too!!
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Post by Shooby on Apr 22, 2014 10:06:39 GMT -5
My home is paid off. Kids don't need daycare.I don't have much to itemize to deduct other than chaitable donations. So I don't bother gegetting receipts anymore from Goodwill. and go.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2014 10:08:47 GMT -5
My home is paid off. Kids don't need daycare.I don't have much to itemize to deduct other than chaitable donations. So I don't bother gegetting receipts anymore from Goodwill. and go. property taxes? state taxes? and not all of us have enough extra money lying around to pay off our house in a few years time.
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Post by michelyn8 on Apr 22, 2014 10:10:25 GMT -5
My son is an adult and he is helping with the work and will help me put up a small storage unit for my outdoor items. I live in a small town that does have a couple of thrift stores so I can always donate my items to them. Sounds like a good start.
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Apr 22, 2014 10:22:41 GMT -5
My home is paid off. Kids don't need daycare.I don't have much to itemize to deduct other than chaitable donations. So I don't bother getting receipts anymore from Goodwill. and go. Which is great(!), but it's important to remember than many people do itemize and so they do well to consider things like charitable donation receipts. There's nothing wrong with that.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2014 10:31:55 GMT -5
My home is paid off. Kids don't need daycare.I don't have much to itemize to deduct other than chaitable donations. So I don't bother getting receipts anymore from Goodwill. and go. Which is great(!), but it's important to remember than many people do itemize and so they do well to consider things like charitable donation receipts. There's nothing wrong with that. I'm still trying to understand how having 3 bags of donations in the second closet in my master bedroom equates to not being willing to get rid of stuff....
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