Toes up!

[susandennis]

So last night, I raised the end of my bed so that my feet were higher than my heart. I thought it would be a difficult position to get used to but it was easier than adjusting to head elevated. And my feet and ankles both showed their approval. They are back to normal - normal being left foot/ankle swollen a little or just fatter than right foot/ankle. The compression socks arrived - late. And way too small. Reordered.

This morning, as usual, I wrapped Biggie's pill in a pill pocket and put the result on the counter where he went at it, as usual EXCEPT today he at the pill pocket and left the pill! I tried a couple of more things and then finally went back to rolling it in American cheese. He gobbled it up. Whacko cat.

I want one single thing from Goodwill. Wonder if it's worth a trip over there. Steps. But still, worth it? Yeah. Wouldn't hurt to get out of the house.

There is no ballgame and I've got nothing on the calendar.

Oh. I did ask my CPA about how much to keep and was surprised by his answer. "The actual tax returns should be kept forever. I know, sounds excessive, but the actual returns are not that large, a lifetime's worth can usually fit in a box. All supporting documents, other than real estate purchases and sales you can toss after 4 years This is a general guideline."

So, I can actually toss more than half the stuff in my tax box! Now to find a one-time small amount shredder. Looks like, around here, a UPS shop is my best bet.

Comments

[bill-schubert.livejournal.com]

That is a strange CPA answer not that it matters. But you can get the returns from the IRS anytime. You can download anything you've sent them. They only go back four years:


Not a huge deal since it is not a lot to keep I guess. I don't have any of it IRL. It's all online.

[susandennis]

I wondered about that. I didn't look it up but you are correct. It does seem strange. Oh well. I guess I'll keep what he tells me until I get tired of keeping it :)

[gracegiver]

Bill, where exactly would I find this info?

[bill-schubert.livejournal.com]

IRS.GOV

if you've never established a user name and pw on it I HIGHLY recommend doing it. Keeps the scammers away and gives you a place to see if you owe any money and a way to pay it securely online. Plus it give you status of your current return.



It can be a PIA to get it set up so be patient.

[susandennis]

Ditto what he said. Jump through whatever hoops you need to get login credentials. I had to have them send me something in snail mail (I can't even remember now but it took a month).

Once you get in, Click on Tax Records and then 'download transcripts' — your actual returns are the 'transcripts'.

Another tip. Re-logging on is also a bit of a deal so I have a calendar note that prompts me to do it about every 3 months — check on stuff and check on access.

[kate2.livejournal.com]

I feel your pain. Tiger did that to me when I would fee the steroid to her in those things. So now I crush them adn she eats it in the kibble and the wet food.

[susandennis]

inconveniently for me, Biggie hates wet food. but based on past experiences, he'll go for the cheese for a few days and then make friends with the pill pockets again.

[adafrog.livejournal.com]

Glad your legs are better.

[kensmind.livejournal.com]

Keep your tax returns forever, that's just what a clutterbug like me needs to hear.

[susandennis]

hahahaha lemme know if Seth gets on you about tax returns, I'll send the CPA 'excuse' to him!