February 4, 2007
NEVER PASS UP FREE MONEY:
Don't forget to ask for $30 phone tax refund X (AP, February 4, 2007)
More than a third of early tax return filers are not requesting the one-time telephone tax refund entitling them to at least $30, the Internal Revenue Service said Wednesday. [...]Posted by Orrin Judd at February 4, 2007 10:14 AMThose claiming a standard refund amount, which needs no documentation, will receive $30 to $60, based on the number of exemptions they claim. There's an extra line on tax returns to claim the refund.
Sweet muscular IRS. Where is this extra line located?
Posted by: AllenS at February 4, 2007 12:38 PMThe resident CPA directs you to Line 71 on the 1040 form.
Posted by: erp at February 4, 2007 12:48 PMThanks, erp. I looked twice and didn't see it.
Posted by: AllenS at February 4, 2007 1:04 PMI did a spot check, and unless I didn't multiply right, it'll be closer to $80 for me if I go through the effort to fill out the extra form. I knew that file drawer full of old bills would be worth something someday...
I did my taxes this morning and got $60. Reading BrothersJudd.com PAYS OFF!!
It pays me back with interest for that copy of Redefining Sovereignty. Which up to now had been good mostly for some sweet naps.
Posted by: Brandon at February 4, 2007 3:35 PMSee what the beast does to one's mind: IT'S NOT THEIR MONEY, and IT'S NOT FREE. They shouldn't have taken it in the first place.
An insult, actually--sort of like a robber leaving you a buck for carfare.
Well,enjoy it, all. Just make sure you don't check that compaign contribution box.
Posted by: Lou Gots at February 4, 2007 5:58 PMIf you use 1040EZ, it is on line 9.
Posted by: Chris Durnell at February 5, 2007 1:34 AMLou, it's even sillier when the taxpayer thinks the accountant is responsible for the refund.
Posted by: erp at February 5, 2007 9:28 AM