What gear are you getting with your tax return?

I just got mine, I'll have to wait and see if a vacation is in the works for this year.

I'm with Brewmex, I consider it found money.

 

I am thinking about the beer gun thing so I don't have to bottle carb any more. Still researching...

 

You better put some brew equipment on you gift registry!


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Since I retired I'll be lucky to come out with enough to buy an ounce of hops

 

Ok for grain mills I'm debating between these:
Millar mill:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009601M4I/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Cereal killer mill:
http://www.homebrewing.org/Cereal-Killer-Grain-Mill_p_2310.html

Barley Crusher:
http://www.homebrewing.org/product....m=ProductAds&gclid=CKvWwI_Cw7wCFQlhfgoduW8Atw

 

I got a surprisingly large return and was able to get everything I need (hopefully I didn't forget anything too important) to switch to AG brewing. Also bottle washing/drying stuff, 4 new carboys (3x3 Gallon and another 6 Gallon), and a new 11 Gallon brew kettle. Hoping the 3 Gallon carboys will push my roommate to start playing with some Mead recipes while I'm using the larger carboys for beer. Here's to a great year of brewing!!

 

I pulled the trigger and went with the Barley Crusher from Adventures in Homebrewing. Also got an stc 1000, refractometer, 11lb kitchen scale and a plastic scoop for grain.
I'm still lookin for a good instant read thermometer and pH meter that won't break the bank.

 

I will be paying off my CC bill, a medical bill and a student loan hopefully.

Its pretty sad but the less bills i have the less stressed i am so im totally fine with it.

I agree tho that this forces me to save money- i am more likely to spend an extra 50 bucks a paycheck then spend a $1600 check.

 

That's exactly how I see it. You barely notice fifty or so bucks. But getting it all at once is different. I was able to pay my bills, buy some expensive brewing toys as I mentioned above, buy all the household supplies I need and get my wife some nice Valentines day gifts. By nice gifts I mean chocolate beers and a Ninja blender. Haha.

 

Late filer here. Or I should say, my wife procrastinated on getting me her business income. I've been bugging her for it for 6 weeks.

Turns out I over withheld on my income to make up for her self employment tax. So we will betting some back this year.

After making a couple improvements on the house, I'll be starting on my HERMS and hop spider.

 

No refund this year,but just bought my first keg and co2 setup. Put in the garage fridge for now until I expand with another keg or two.Then find a used freezer....oh and new member.

 

RO system.

 

tax return ? what are those?

S_M

 

Welcome and congrats



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1979 was the last time I got a check from Uncle Sam..... 1980 we went to war, over a stupid fine I refused to pay........... remember....... a refund is money they OWE you from having plundered your pay check. When was the last time they paid you interest on that money? Taxes are due April 15 (in 9 days)........ Not every 2 weeks!
Perhaps I should get a "job"............. but 35 years without one is a pretty good record. I can't imagine submitting a resume.............. 35 years of "blank"........


H.W.

 

With my wife's business, I shoot for +/- $500 on our taxes. If she has a good year, we owe. If she has a bad year, we get back. Setting up the extra withhding on my check is easier than paying estimated taxes for her every quarter.

 

Well, I ended up getting a new thermometer and a refractometer.

I might pick up a mash paddle at some point, and maybe a temp controller for an old freezer that isn't being used in my dad's basement.

Other than that, I'm all set for equipment right now, and I'm just ready to brew, brew, brew.

 

Wife gave me the ok for a walk in fridge with 8 taps

 

If it wasn't for this thread, I highly doubt I will remember to actually do my taxes.