Tax Refund?

**Chainsaw02** · 4th February 12, 10:56 PM

I guess it comes down to priorities. Finally a refund from the US Gov. but I still owe the State. Will have a little left over but no Kilt or kit, just a new lawn mower or maybe a goat. Have to think about which would be the cheaper.

Larry Dirr

**OC Richard** · 5th February 12, 04:56 AM

Speaking of taxes, I was wondering how many other XMarkers write off their kilts, kilt jackets, hose, sporrans, and the like?

I declare my piping income and I write off piping-related expenses such as costume, pipes, instrument repairs, instrument maintenance items, and mileage to gigs.

**Bob C** · 5th February 12, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

Ha Ha....one income tax refund check equals about one installment payment on my daughters college tuition...gone are the days when that enforced savings plan yielded things like a new stereo or a vacation or even a new kilt. There used to be some very happy electronics and camera stores around here back in the day when my buddies and I got our tax refund checks...alas, no more.

Best

AA

I'm in the same boat. Every spare dollar I might gain is spoken for for the next 3.5 years.

**gary meakin** · 5th February 12, 07:26 AM

I'm happy if I break even

**Riverkilt** · 5th February 12, 09:29 AM

Only good thing about last years adventure with cancer is enough out of pocket to itemize and get a healthy refund....but dang...really should pay down the plastic...really should....but dang...maybe just one kilt....maybe leather?.....dang...should pay down the plastic...really should....but leather kilts are soooo much fun and they smell so good and feel so good.....hearing the song of the "Kilt Siren" in my ears...."buy...buy...buy...."

Or maybe, finally, a wool inverness cape...just in time for summer.....

Ahhh the insanity of it all...

**Detroitpete** · 5th February 12, 10:44 AM

I'm in trouble! Celtic Croft just sent me their new catalog! Lads, this is almost TOO much to take!

**Inchessi** · 5th February 12, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

You boys must be getting more back than I will. I'm thinking I might buy a tank of gas to get to work to make more money to tax.

So you are getting a hefty return! Same boat. I need to refill my chainsaw gas can, lawn mower gas can, oh, and pay my state some more money.

**madman79764** · 5th February 12, 11:55 AM

Well my wife signed me up for a sewing course and bought me a copy of The Art of Kilt Making for my birthday. If the family accountant(my wife) approves the cost I'm going to make myself a kilt, vest, and jacket out of this fabric http://trimfabric.com/uu-30.html

**Nighthawk** · 5th February 12, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

Speaking of taxes, I was wondering how many other XMarkers write off their kilts, kilt jackets, hose, sporrans, and the like?

I declare my piping income and I write off piping-related expenses such as costume, pipes, instrument repairs, instrument maintenance items, and mileage to gigs.

I write off a fair amount myself. I use a lot of my Celticly inclined purchases for reenactment purposes, which means I promote myself as a leather worker. Business expense!

So to answer the question, I will be using my return to purchase a new canvas tent. I'm thinking a small bellback wedge from Panther Primitives. I also may get a winter kilt from Trinity Kilts. May not, though. I need a new winter jacket worse. My leather duster has seen it's better days- namely the ones 20 years ago when I bought it! It's been a beast. I'm going to surprise my wife with a new skirt and French bodice from Jas Townsend and Sons. My wife works seasonally, so we save 6 months worth of car payments from tax returns to offset the months she isn't working. The rest, I'm going to save so I can take my wee beasties to Yellowstone over the summer. The beasties are the source of most of my return, so I figure it's only fair that I spend some of it on them.