What gear are you getting with your tax return?

[BulldogBrewer]

Tax return... you're funny....

 

[kevron]

My taxes are mostly done. Just a few more things to enter, still waiting on all the paperwork to come in. My postman is terrible. I get more of my neighbors mail than mine, frequently.


Either a bunch more bottles, or I am gonna start kegging. I am at least getting a mini fridge to keep the stockpile out of the kitchen fridge.

 

[Talonracer67]

No return for me, set up my W2 last year so I don't give the government an interest free loan every year. So my homebrew purchases come year round!!

 

[beersk]

A big SCREW from Obummer.

This time, IT'S PERSONAL.

 

[maclaren]

Upgrading from a 5 gal to a 10 gal set up.

 

[Brewmex41]

I get it, not everyone is getting a refund and a lot of you set your taxes so you don't owe and you don't get a refund either. That's not what I asked.

 

[BeastMaster]

Im getting $15 back this year. Finally balanced to where I don't owe and I don't loan the government much money!

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[Dan]

Tax return.. hahahaha. Those were the days

 

[Albadia]

Electric! Going to create a Brewtroller 3-Vessel HERMS. Thanks Uncle Sam (for my money back...)

 

[MrFeltimo]

AN ORANGE PRISON JUMP SUIT, Dam tax man, see you all in 6 to 9.

 

[Hello]

Also Hello, how is the thermopop?

It's faster than my dial thermometer, of course. I use it a lot actually in the kitchen and such. It is not a thermapen, but it sure works well for $24.

I'd buy another in a heartbeat.

 

[dpatrickv]

Combination work bonus and tax return will = a 4-5 keg kegging system and keezer.

 

[NTXBrauer]

I don't normally get a tax return, as I am not fond of uncle sam holding on to my money without paying any interest. This year, I was surprised that there will be a little coming back to me, so I am on the hunt for a new 60 or 80 qt boil kettle.

 

[xjedifishx]

Wanted to get some equipment but instead it looks like it's going to an engagement ring lol a little bit sad for my hobby but overall it's for the best and I'm happy about the change of investment!


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[Beer_Eugenics]

Man cave.

 

[Brewmex41]

Wanted to get some equipment but instead it looks like it's going to an engagement ring lol a little bit sad for my hobby but overall it's for the best and I'm happy about the change of investment!


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Might as well sell your stuff now. Nice knowing ya. Hahaha I'm only joking.

 

[xjedifishx]

Might as well sell your stuff now. Nice knowing ya. Hahaha I'm only joking.

Haha I'm hoping it won't be that bad! Plus she has plans for a home brew of mine to be used for the engagement party so at least I get to keep the brewing equip! Now I'm just worried about my boats lol


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[Brewmex41]

Haha I'm hoping it won't be that bad! Plus she has plans for a home brew of mine to be used for the engagement party so at least I get to keep the brewing equip! Now I'm just worried about my boats lol


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Forget the boats. Homebrew is much fresher than the open seas. Haha kidding.

 

[Qhrumphf]

Hah. We may well end up owing. We plan our withholdings intentionally to be +/- zero refund. Sometimes we get 50 back, sometimes we owe 50. I plan on doing everything this weekend, so we'll see what happens.

Sooo...probably nothing. Maybe some base malt.

 

[Brewmex41]

I get the fact that its interest free loaning as some people have stated but getting an "unexpected" thousand dollars back is nice. And besides that's only like what 40 bucks per check that I'd be keeping. I'd spend that. This way I'm "forced" to save some money.

 

[Rhumbline]

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.

 

[vNmd]

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

 

[Campbell3074]

Wanted to get some equipment but instead it looks like it's going to an engagement ring lol a little bit sad for my hobby but overall it's for the best and I'm happy about the change of investment!


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You better put some brew equipment on you gift registry!


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[befus]

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

 

[Brewmex41]

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

 

[Darth_Malt]

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!!

 

[Brewmex41]

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.

 

[CliffMongoloid]

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.

 

[Brewmex41]

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.

 

[Beernik]

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.