How much time will you spend capping the Derby

[dearheart54]

I've been handicapping since January 1. I'm still deciding if I will bet exotics or across the board. But, how I bet will depend largely on the arrival of my Illinois state tax refund in my checking account. The federal refund will come just in time for Breeders Cup.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by dearheart54

I've been handicapping since January 1. I'm still deciding if I will bet exotics or across the board. But, how I bet will depend largely on the arrival of my Illinois state tax refund in my checking account. The federal refund will come just in time for Breeders Cup.

I got mine in February... it's gone already. LOL

[Storm Cadet]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I got mine in February... it's gone already. LOL

Now why does that not surprise me?

Who did your taxes? Al Capones CPA?

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Storm Cadet

Now why does that not surprise me?

Who did your taxes? Al Capones CPA?

I do them. Mine are easy, though... nothing to itemize anymore since I lease my house.

[dearheart54]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I got mine in February... it's gone already. LOL

Wish I could say that. I procrastinate. I didn't get mine done until the first week of April. If I had known I was going to get a gigantor refund from the state and the federal, I would have sent it in January. Next year, I'll do that next year

[Storm Cadet]

Lucky you...no refund this year for me so I waited to the last day to file...they can wait for my $$$

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Storm Cadet

Lucky you...no refund this year for me so I waited to the last day to file...they can wait for my $$$

Same thing I would have done.

[Storm Cadet]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Same thing I would have done.

But I don't have the millions like you saved up

and YOU were mad about the cost of an airline ticket to Albany? Mere bag of shells for a big timer like you!

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Storm Cadet

But I don't have the millions like you saved up

and YOU were mad about the cost of an airline ticket to Albany? Mere bag of shells for a big timer like you!

My salary is ridiculously low (if you really want to know) and I actually used that refund money to pay off a credit card. Wish I could have blown it on something else, but the credit card was first. Drat! And don't worry... I'll be at Toga. Booked my flight.

[dearheart54]

Originally Posted by Storm Cadet

Lucky you...no refund this year for me so I waited to the last day to file...they can wait for my $$$

I did that last year, like on the 13th or something. Had to actually save up to pay them off. Got an inherited IRA that really messed up my taxes. So I lowered my withholding status to zero, so the tax hit wouldn't be so bad. I found out I could still pay the bills and go to the track with less money in my paycheck, so I never changed it. Hence, the large refund this year. Would be nice if the Federal government could figure out how to work with less money and lower taxes Enough pontificating from me!