I am pathetic - I'm still working on my taxes for 2003

[flamingyouth]

We got an extension because we we moved on April 12. Then one thing led to another, it slipped my mind, then Alan died, and now all of a sudden, it's almost August 15.

The worst part is, I can't even find Alan's W2 now.:(

And I have an accountant doing the work! All I need to do is get him the stuff. This has not been a good year. I'm at least trying to laugh about this aspect of it, though. :D

[Misunderestimator]

1. You can get a W2 reissue relatively quickly from his employer

You can definitely get it before the deadline.

[flamingyouth]

3. Thanks - I think I remember where I put it

I just can't believe I'm this disorganized. It's so unlike me. I'm really not a flake....

[Misunderestimator]

7. I'd be a bigger flake than that if I were going through what you've...

been through. :hug:

[GOPisEvil]

2. His employer should be able to get you a copy of his W-2.

Good luck! You should get that nice tax break for the house, though. :-)

[flamingyouth]

4. We bought it in 2004, though

So, this year, I can. Hooray - some good news!

[GOPisEvil]

6. Oh! Something to look forward to, then!

:D

[gristy]

5. Me too

I think I (with some help) can get them done by the 15th. My accountant tells me I can file for another extension. I figure if I do, I will have successfully spent most of the year with my 2003 taxes hanging over my head. Will I ever learn to get them done in January? I doubt it... I'm a masochist at heart...

[Misunderestimator]

9. I'm a geek who always gets my taxes done before the end of February.

I got audited once... when I was about 22 and made maybe $18,000 that year (assholes)... they wanted another $300 from me! I brought them all my receipts and records and after SIX months they finally sent me a bill for $0. Incredible.

[flamingyouth]

14. OMG - that's it! Maybe I should get another extension!

I didn't know such a thing was possible. Man, I think I need to, or else I'll have a nervous breakdown trying to get all this shit together.:scared:

[TrustingDog]

8. nothing loosens the bowels better than the Revenuers...

pure and innocent shit buckets too.

[RodneyCK2]

10. HAHAHAHA.....to funny

[cally]

11. This is so minor in terms of what you have dealt with

You'll get them done. Ask for new copies. I have asked a time or two. Good luck and just get them done.

[flamingyouth]

12. I found his W2 and it drove me into a complete tailspin

I had to leave the house. I just went driving and ended up at University Village, where I proceeded to buy a Jessica Simpson body spray at Sephora (this is how far I've fallen, folks) and some more yoga clothes at Lucy. The retail therapy helped a little.

Seeing his W2 there like that just broke my heart, it was awful.

And now I can't find any of the fucking 1099s. I know he put them in a file somewhere, but I have no idea where they are. Goddamn it, goddamn it all to bloody hell....:cry:

[Taverner]

15. We're here for you Lisa

:hug:

Hugs your way...

[flamingyouth]

16. Thank you

Now I'm so fucking mad at him, I could scream. Goddamn him and how he could do this to me.

[mede8er]

17. This is all.....

part of the process dear.....you've got plenty of friends here......there are no shortcuts to the grieving process. Setting small goals and achieving them and constantly challenging yourself to positive ideas will ease your mind in the long run.....keep in touch, please......

[flamingyouth]

20. Thank you

I know. I'd been doing pretty well - the gaps between bouts of agony and rage have been getting farther apart. I suppose I'm entitled to a small crack up now and again. Thank you again.:hug:

[Taverner]

21. Wish I were there...

I swear I would give you a huge hug and a a shoulder :hug:

[flamingyouth]

22. Thanks

You're very kind. :hug:

[Misunderestimator]

18. Dare I ask? A Jessica Simpson body spray??

[flamingyouth]

19. It's this...

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P60316&shouldPaginate=true

The 21-year-old checker at the corner store told me I smelled nice!:D

[Misunderestimator]

23. I prefer whipped cream myself :)

[flamingyouth]

24. But you can pick up 21-year-olds with this!

:D

[Taverner]

25. Trust me, you don't want anything to do with anyone under 29

Speaking from experience...you really don't need the headgames...

[Misunderestimator]

27. I'm totally with you there...

knowing how I was in my 20s... no way would I go there. :)

[Misunderestimator]

26. I prefer women a bit closer to my age, thank you very much!

:) Like, say, 45 or so. ;)

[flamingyouth]

28. I was just kidding

He was wearing an Iron Maiden T-shirt anyway.;)

[Misunderestimator]

29. I know you were... :)

I still stand by my wanting a certain 45-year-old woman! ;)

[flamingyouth]

30. Ah, age AND beauty!

I salute your good taste.:D

[Misunderestimator]

33. Ah yes... beauty in every possible way...

Ok... I'll and stop gushing now and hijacking your thread :)

[flamingyouth]

38. Hon, you two can hijack my threads whenever you want!

:D

[flamingyouth]

13. dupe post

[Lefta Dissenter]

31. get another extension

to October 15, take a breath, and then dig in. Getting the new extension is nothing - and it will take the pressure off of you.

And if it makes you feel better, I will be extending my extensions, and I don't have any good excuse.

:grouphug:

[flamingyouth]

32. Yes, that's what I'm going to do tomorrow

Thanks. Just the thought of an extension (and, well, the glass of Chardonnay) has calmed me down immensely. :grouphug:

[Lefta Dissenter]

34. huh,

well, my vodka tonic and chips/salsa have helped me! :) Now I just have to remember to file that damned extension to my extension before I leave town next week, or I'll REALLY be up a creek. :scared:

Be sure to take some time to do something nice for yourself before you even think about taxes.

[Misunderestimator]

35. Up shit creek without a paddle...

as we said in Texas!

[flamingyouth]

37. My dad says that too

And he's from Tacoma! :D

[Misunderestimator]

39. Wow... I guess it's kinda universal then.

I totally thought it was a Texan thang.

[flamingyouth]

36. I already shopped today

Helped immensely. :D

Good luck to you too - and leave yourself a note about that extension! :D