The Tax Rebate Plan, FanimeCon, and You

[G.I.R]

Just saw the story on T.V.  The checks will begin to be issued within 60 days.  All checks should be issued within ten weeks.  But it was noted that the process would be happening during the I.R.S's busiest time of the year.

[Nyxyin]

It's for people that make under 80000 a year. so that qualifies everyone(well, single).

LOL!  That's an interesting definition of "everyone".  According to various surveys, the average Silicon Valley tech worker made over $90K in 2007, and I'm guessing most Silicon Valley geeks are probably single.  Even the poll in this thread shows three people who don't qualify for a rebate.

[Super No 1]

I already have enough money saved up for Fanime.  The tax rebate is just extra money.  I'm going to screw the government by saving it.

[phoenixphire24]

It's for people that make under 80000 a year. so that qualifies everyone(well, single).

LOL!  That's an interesting definition of "everyone".  According to various surveys, the average Silicon Valley tech worker made over $90K in 2007, and I'm guessing most Silicon Valley geeks are probably single.  Even the poll in this thread shows three people who don't qualify for a rebate.

They still might get some money. I read on Yahoo! that depending on how much over the cap you are, you could still get a partial rebate:

"The stimulus legislation allows for a 5% phaseout rate for households above the income caps of $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers."

So for a single person with no kids, you could get a rebate as long as you're not more than $12000 over.

[Sunara Ishi]

Well... unfortunately, I don't think those of us that are still being claimed by our families are getting anything. T.T

However, if by chance I do... Its going towards anime merchandise, manga, games, etc... and maybe some saved... (The former likely includes fanime).

[JorgeRPG077]

Well... unfortunately, I don't think those of us that are still being claimed by our families are getting anything. T.T

However, if by chance I do... Its going towards anime merchandise, manga, games, etc... and maybe some saved... (The former likely includes fanime).

Sunara, you worked last year so that qualifies. You're getting a check in the mail.

Edit at 10:11 p.m PST:

Here's the article on the san jose mercury news concerning the tax rebate plan:

Details on Tax Rebate Plan

Hope that clears it up for everyone.

[Kazuko]

kick ass i get some moolah

Im pretty stoked since thats going to a possible apartment in SF this summer or my college tuition for USF

[Sunara Ishi]

Well... unfortunately, I don't think those of us that are still being claimed by our families are getting anything. T.T

Sunara, you worked last year so that qualifies. You're getting a check in the mail.

I meant that since my parents claim me as a dependent, they may get the rebate instead of me. I know things get kinda iffy when other people claim you...

But my mom just told me today that if they do, they'll give me my share. >.< So I don't have to worry about that I guess.

[JorgeRPG077]

Well... unfortunately, I don't think those of us that are still being claimed by our families are getting anything. T.T

Sunara, you worked last year so that qualifies. You're getting a check in the mail.

I meant that since my parents claim me as a dependent, they may get the rebate instead of me. I know things get kinda iffy when other people claim you...

But my mom just told me today that if they do, they'll give me my share. >.< So I don't have to worry about that I guess.

If they do, they are getting $300, which means that that money is yours. Read the link for the whole explanation.

[heeroyuy135]

I might be going to AX, so if that happens probably most of the rebate would go towards it, especially if the check comes after Fanime

[PassingTheBuck]

HOT DAMN!   ;D

That's $2,100 for my family... 

Of course none of it will be going to Fanime.   >:(

Water Pump to increase the pressure in our house, solar panels for the roof (which gets us a tax credit too), maybe a new dish washer and various little things around the house that need fixing...   :'(

Sorry boys, I'm spending your share for the betterment of the family, not on getting you a sh*t load of Manga, says the old man.   :P

C...

[Mister_E]

*sigh* I won't be getting anyone that money, it's all going towards the family, maybe paying for the room at fanime, right now I have 300.00 and growing bit by bit, it will be alright if I don't think of it too much.

[dibbly]

upgraded my comp, happy times. but i have a bottle of 1800 filled with $$'s. but hard saving will start soon. and the dealers room will be mine.

[Mister_E]

Not if I have anything to say about THAT!

[phoenixphire24]

Just to let anyone planning on using some/all of the rebate money on Fanime, the IRS put up a calculator and schedule for the rebate.

Calculator: http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/  ;

Schedule: http://www.irs.gov/irs/article/0,,id=180250,00.html

This might help if people are trying to put together a budget.  :D

[dibbly]

WooT! i had a tarrot reading say i wouldnt have enough $$ for fanime, that got me scared buti believe in the power of ones self so this extra $ willl help alot.