How are you spending your welfare check?

[DParker]

Remember the "rebate" during W's first term? We were supposed to get that one, also, and it never showed up. We had a major hassle getting the IRS to understand that they really couldn't tax us on an amount that we never received. They said we did; we said, "Show us the canceled check with our signatures, and we'll pay the taxes."

The "rebate" in question was an advance credit of what was to be a lowering of your federal tax for that year. It was not something that was itself to be taxed, whether you received it or not. I think there's some confusion here.

In fact, out of all the folks I talked with that year, I only knew one person who actually received anything.

Really? I don't know anyone who didn't receive it.

I ain't holding my breath on this one, either.

I got my $1,500 this past Monday. If we're lucky, It'll be going toward taxidermy and meat processing after the bear hunting trip my son and I are going on this month.

[Tactical_Texan_CHL]

I got my $1,500 this past Monday. If we're lucky, It'll be going toward taxidermy and meat processing after the bear hunting trip my son and I are going on this month.

Now THAT'S a well spent "welfare" check! That should provide tons of great memories! I mean really, how many people can say, "Yeah, my dad took me bear hunting, and we got a great one! It's in the living room, wanna see it?" Those are some pics that I can't wait to see!

[dac1842]

Well the IRS didnt feel that the almost 20k I paid in taxes was enough so they are keeping this as well.

[txlouie]

Well the IRS didnt feel that the almost 20k I paid in taxes was enough so they are keeping this as well.

I will not be seeing mine either, but like you I'm contributing towards everybody else' check.

[DParker]

Now THAT'S a well spent "welfare" check! That should provide tons of great memories! I mean really, how many people can say, "Yeah, my dad took me bear hunting, and we got a great one! It's in the living room, wanna see it?" Those are some pics that I can't wait to see!

Now I just have to hope that I didn't jinx it by shooting my mouth off before the fact But if we're successful I'll definitely be posting a pic or two. Shoot...as beautiful at the Bitterroot range is I'll likely post some pics even if we come home empty-handed.