Had an appointment with or accountant today to do out 2014 taxes. We are getting more than I expected which is AWESOME! After taking out the accountants fee we are looking at little more than $8,800. Here is how I plan to spend it:
- Pay off our Capital One card
- Fund our E-fund to $2,000
- Deposit $2,000 into our 'Savings'
- Auto/Household repairs and replacements we have been holding off on.
- Split the rest between Car loan and a splurge expense.
I am not expecting my refund until May since they always find something wrong with how our accountant processes the adoption tax credit. I mean we are still waiting for some of our refund from 2013.
I have two financial habit goals in regards to my refund:
1. Don't spend it until it is deposited: In previous tax seasons I would find out the expected deposit date would be and then start spending money I didn't have expecting the refund to cover it. Last year that messed up in a bad way when our refund was less than expected.
2. Stick to the plan: I know where I want my money to go and I need to follow through with it. Knowing I have a lump some coming my way I would start spending more then budgeted. A lunch, a household purchase, splurging on groceries, a Costco run. When I finally sit down to allocate funds hundreds of dollars I had planned to put towards debt have magically disappeared.
What are your plans with your tax refund?
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