What are you guys going to do with the 900 bucks bonus

Dan25 · Post by **Dan25** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:25 pm

Just booked in for:

- Timing belt change
- New spark plugs and leads
- New head gasket
- Tappets
- Stepper Motor
- Possibly new clutch

Thank you Mr Rudd for the free $1850

J · Post by J » Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:31 pm

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Good Brake pads
Cf bonnet
Cf boot???
HKS pod???
New front bar???

pete_gpx · Post by **pete_gpx** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:59 pm

nvr2low wrote:nah mate everybody who did their tax return last year mate

Unfortunately, that's not exactly true.

You basically have to have paid more tax last year then what was given back to you in your tax return. It is NOT just a case of filing a tax return.

Therefore everyone who had a casual job and earned less then 10 grand last financial year will most likely not receive a cent.

Since I only had a casual job last year and earned around 10 grand, I won't be eligible. I paid $550 tax and received all of it back on my tax return.

f**king disappointing.

JD-3193 · Post by **JD-3193** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:08 pm

pete_gpx wrote:
nvr2low wrote:nah mate everybody who did their tax return last year mate
Unfortunately, that's not exactly true.

You basically have to have paid more tax last year then what was given back to you in your tax return. It is NOT just a case of filing a tax return.

Therefore everyone who had a casual job and earned less then 10 grand last financial year will most likely not receive a cent.

Since I only had a casual job last year and earned around 10 grand, I won't be eligible. I paid $550 tax and received all of it back on my tax return.

f**king disappointing.

SERIOUS?

BUGGER

I got 100% of my tax back last year

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:16 pm

yeah, it's kinda disappointing that it only goes to the people who don't need it .. the dole bludgers can do without AFAIC .. but people on disabilities pensions or whatever that genuinely can't work could use the extra grand..

all well & good to give us back some of the tax we've paid (even such a small amount) .. but there are some people / families that are struggling to make ends meet & deserve to qualify for some sort of assistance ..

Instead they give out baby bonuses & assistance for Child Care in stupid amounts to anyone, no matter their circumstances.. 'tis frakked

JD-3193 · Post by **JD-3193** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:27 pm

really screws up my plans...
looks like my car won't be getting serviced until next tax return

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:36 pm

And full time students. I already received my 950.

alekazam · Post by **alekazam** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:25 pm

SILVERFISH wrote:hookers & coke

are memories!

J · Post by J » Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:14 pm

mr-charisma wrote:yeah, it's kinda disappointing that it only goes to the people who don't need it .. the dole bludgers can do without AFAIC .. but people on disabilities pensions or whatever that genuinely can't work could use the extra grand..

all well & good to give us back some of the tax we've paid (even such a small amount) .. but there are some people / families that are struggling to make ends meet & deserve to qualify for some sort of assistance ..

Instead they give out baby bonuses & assistance for Child Care in stupid amounts to anyone, no matter their circumstances.. 'tis frakked

+1

koolio1234 · Post by **koolio1234** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:28 pm

I8A4RE wrote:EVO Conversion

$900 - an evo conversion...that would be awesome to witness

Therapy02 · Post by **Therapy02** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:50 pm

pete_gpx wrote:
nvr2low wrote:nah mate everybody who did their tax return last year mate
Unfortunately, that's not exactly true.

You basically have to have paid more tax last year then what was given back to you in your tax return. It is NOT just a case of filing a tax return.

Therefore everyone who had a casual job and earned less then 10 grand last financial year will most likely not receive a cent.

Since I only had a casual job last year and earned around 10 grand, I won't be eligible. I paid $550 tax and received all of it back on my tax return.

f**king disappointing.

are you sure that's true? because doesn't being a student and the like mean you get more tax back? so just because you study and therefore get all your tax back you won't get the money compared to someone who you worked just as much as but they pissed around not studying, didn't get all their tax back, and will get the money
seems a bit stupid if that's the case

nvr2low · Post by **nvr2low** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:20 pm

hey pete mate it is for everybody that earns under a certain amount and did their tax return last year mate.

yano · Post by **yano** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 3:14 am

SILVERFISH wrote:hookers & coke

+1 LOL

Nah probably do the responsible thing and pay off some debts. I'm pretty keen on the krudd bonus party though where we all blow the money in one night on booze

Post by **I8A4RE** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:05 am

koolio1234 wrote:
I8A4RE wrote:EVO Conversion
$900 - an evo conversion...that would be awesome to witness

Obvisouly its going "towards" the conversion, not paying it out right :facepalm:

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:56 am

nvr2low wrote:hey pete mate it is for everybody that earns under a certain amount and did their tax return last year mate.

You are eligible to receive the payment if:

your 2007-08 taxable income does not exceed $100,000
your adjusted tax liability for 2007-08 is greater than zero (that is, you paid tax)

Straight from the ATO website. Intepret how you like, but not everyone that file their tax return will get it.

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:27 am

I8A4RE wrote:
koolio1234 wrote:
I8A4RE wrote:EVO Conversion
$900 - an evo conversion...that would be awesome to witness
Obvisouly its going "towards" the conversion, not paying it out right

obvisouly he was being sarcastic

nvr2low · Post by **nvr2low** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:08 am

so say i got taxed 2k and i got 900 back i will get the 900 dollar bonus from the government if that is correct i am so getting a carbon fibre bonett

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:39 am

nvr2low wrote:so say i got taxed 2k and i got 900 back i will get the 900 dollar bonus from the government if that is correct i am so getting a carbon fibre bonett

If you got back less in your tax return than what you paid you get it

If you got back more in your tax return than what you paid in tax, then you won't

Also, the amount of the bonus decreases for certain tax brackets .. not sure of the exact figures ..

sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:48 am

JD-3193 wrote:
harry90 wrote:
JD-3193 wrote:such a hard decision.

the smart thing to do would be:
new brake pads, brake fluid and service (hasn't been serviced in 40,000km!!)
Thats not very smart.
surprisingly its driving almost perfectly. just running a bit rich sometimes.

i've only had the car for the last 11,000km.
the previous owner never had it serviced.. typical woman driver

but yeah, i suppose its time for a service. i keep putting it off.
i hate paying for stuff where you don't actually get a physical object for your money.

Wow.. this has to be the worst case of neglecting care for the car I've heard of lol.. I already give sh*t to my workmate cos he goes upto 15k without a service.
The car's not meant to break down if you don't service it on time, so you shouldn't be happy that it's still running fine after 40K no service.

The longest I've gone without a service is 6100kms lol.

Anyway, as for the 900 - Save it

JD-3193 · Post by **JD-3193** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:59 am

i'm actually quite a caring owner.. maybe a bit too much in fact.
i.e. i washed it 4 times last week

just haven't had the spare cash to service it yet.
bit behind on rent at the moment so will try and clear up debts and all that and get it done