But? There's always a but. When this is over, can we have a big 'but' moratorium?

Fred ,'Smile Time'


Natter 37: Oddly Enough, We've Had This Conversation Before.  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Steph L. - Jul 27, 2005 9:45:54 am PDT #3323 of 10002
I look more rad than Lutheranism

So, bon, how do the tax laws apply to Teppy's primal fear of inheriting her father's debt?

::loves Hec::

Don't think they apply, and then it gets a little out of stuff I know. But AFAIK, what Cindy is saying is right: creditors get a crack at the decedent's assets before you do. If the deceased has no assets, I don't think you become liable for the debt.

::loves bon just a little bit more::


Cashmere - Jul 27, 2005 9:46:27 am PDT #3324 of 10002
Now tagless for your comfort.

My personal beef with MA sales tax: When I was there shaving cream was not taxed because it was a "necessity." Tampons? Not a necessity, so they were taxed.

I think my head just exploded.


-t - Jul 27, 2005 9:48:20 am PDT #3325 of 10002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

8% sales tax isn't high. I pay 8.75-9% depending on what parish I'm buying in, and state income tax and have very little in the way of services to show for it.

And have no Nordstrom, Rack or otherwise.


askye - Jul 27, 2005 9:48:39 am PDT #3326 of 10002
Thrive to spite them

Florida has a sales tax holiday going on right now! It's for school supplies and clothes, books etc.

Graphic novels count as books. I know this because I was talking with a store owner who was consulted about which type of books should be included and he got those covered.


-t - Jul 27, 2005 9:49:14 am PDT #3327 of 10002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Does MA have anti beard laws on the books?


Kat - Jul 27, 2005 9:49:28 am PDT #3328 of 10002
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

All of this tax stuff is scary as hell.


DXMachina - Jul 27, 2005 9:49:54 am PDT #3329 of 10002
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.

Does MA have anti beard laws on the books?

I think they became moot once gay marriage passed.


Kathy A - Jul 27, 2005 9:51:07 am PDT #3330 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil

I'm constantly surprised when I go out and visit my mom and brother in NJ, and find out that they don't pay taxes for clothes or, I think, food. IL doesn't offer any kind of breaks, except for mags/newspapers, AFAIK.


Frankenbuddha - Jul 27, 2005 9:51:11 am PDT #3331 of 10002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

All of this tax stuff is scary as hell.

Waves a 1040 form at Kat


Topic!Cindy - Jul 27, 2005 9:55:10 am PDT #3332 of 10002
What is even happening?

::loves bon just a little bit more::

I'm all for the bon bon love, but I get nothing for being the bearer of good news?

I think my head just exploded.

My head used to explode when I worked at the grocery store. Food stamps could be used for food, so like Doritos could be paid for with foodstamps? Toilet paper? Not so much. What do you need more? I think there ought to be necessity stamps, in addition to food stamps. You need soap, and toilet paper in our society.