thank god for the ATO

[DavidR]

although they gives us the shits most of the time, this is the time of year to rejoce for the exsitence of the ATO. got my cheque this week and put part of it to use on some new glass which i should have next week from B&H. anyone else been blowing there tax refunds on here?

[jamesw]

quiet you.

i still havent done mine.

i will come around to hour house and pinch your gear.i need more pws.

[Oz_Beachside]

did they pay you interest on the funds they withheld from you?

[!~DeViNe~DaRkNeSs~!]

first day u could apply for it back i did mine over the net and got it in 5 days i needed it bad and was looking like id not be paying the rent or eating if i hadnt of got it.
got enough to get me in the clear thank god still a bit left too

[macka]

Mine is paying for skiing in 2 weeks.

[Yi-P]

I think mine will go partially into a D200/S5 or, save up the big sum for next year then get myself a vehicle... yay

[huw62]

i did mine online with E tax and got $1550.00 back and my wife got $1750.00,spending money for our Port Douglas/Cairns trip in october!!! woo hoo can't wait

[DavidR]

even thou you earned the money it always seems like there sending you a cheque for doing nothing . still i wish i had my flatmates accountant, he is getting 7grand back and using it to go to France! bastard

[Eugene-K]

Still haven't done my tax return, but am going to spend it on D80 or D200 (depends on how much I will get back ) + several good lenses.

[Jonesy]

Mine has just gone to Adobe for a legit copy of CS3 and will also hopefully cover a D80 for the other half (so Ican use it as a 2nd body!)

[Reschsmooth]

When I do my tax, my refund will be used to partially offset my interest expense which lead to my nice refund (all part of reducing the after tax return required on my investments )

[huw62]

Mine has just gone to Adobe for a legit copy of CS3 and will also hopefully cover a D80 for the other half (so Ican use it as a 2nd body!)

What's a legit copy of CS3??????

[BT*ist]

..... stupid $350 tax debt.... stupid employer for not taking out enough tax....

... oh, well. I got my new Tamron 80mm f2.8 macro anyway

[who]

Tax refunds.... ARGH.

After doing everyone elses.... for a living, I can't bring myself to do my own. Even though it should give me more funds to pursue some DSLR gear.....

[Oneputt]

Thank the ATO - what for? They are only giving you your money back.

[Geoff]

Did mine on Friday - 90% of my return will be fed into the mortgage, the rest..well we shall see. I've wanted the Nikkor 12-24 for ages...but as I said..we shall see

[Slider]

Thank the ATO - what for? They are only giving you your money back.

Forced saving. Only way I can do it

[sirhc55]

I have a great accountant and although I do not receive any refunds, neither have I paid tax in the past 3-4 years All legitimate

[DavidR]

well hopefully by midweek this week ill have a shiny new 50-150 f2.8 in my possession so expect test shots to follow promptly. cant wait, hehe

[mR_CaESaR]

I'm hoping the ATO is good to me this year...

I had to pay 2k last year cos my employer decided not to take extra tax out for my HECS

I'm hoping i get enough for some pocket wizards

[Patrolman Pat]

I'm self employed and my accountant works out my tax during the year and is so close I end up owing or receiving next to nothing. My g/f won't let me spend her tax refund

[who]

I'm self employed and my accountant works out my tax during the year and is so close I end up owing or receiving next to nothing. My g/f won't let me spend her tax refund

Big Mouth.... That means you have a good accountant. But if you tell him/her that you want a tax refund, I'm sure they will adjust the tax instalments to accommodate you