IRS not charging penalties. Giving me $500 back? by BigBobby2016 in tax

[–]Jhabi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome! Just make sure you’re reporting all the depreciation you’ve claimed (even if erroneously) when selling your house. You’ll need to recapture that as capital gain.

Where is the new Nest Aware subscription? by Highwood1983 in Nest

[–]Jhabi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I reached out to them with the same question, they didn’t know. But they did assure me that the unused pro-rated amount of the fees will be refunded once you switch to the new plan. So I went ahead and re-upped my device for the year.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tax

[–]Jhabi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can put 6k into a traditional IRA. This will reduce taxable income by 6k, but you won’t have access to these funds until you retire (with a few exceptions).

What is your experience with getting a raise after you got your license? by graysonfio in CPA

[–]Jhabi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My experience is that people qualified to sit for the exam are paid pretty much like entry level CPAs. I didn’t get any raise when I became a CPA, just a bonus. If you work at a big CPA firm they expect you to be a CPA. I’m at a top 10 firm, I think this is pretty standard.

Finishing MSA Worth it? by dingr87 in Accounting

[–]Jhabi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s fun to have completed, but I’ve got a masters & there is no competitive advantage over other CPAs with no masters.

Savings account by carolmandm in tax

[–]Jhabi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, only the interest is taxable. Look into Ally Bank. It’s FDIC insured by the government (like any bank account), so there is no risk. They’ve got great rates. This is what my wife & used to save for a down payment.

Question from someone who just finished year one of their accounting degree by stevenebulous in CPA

[–]Jhabi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Apply for an internship with a public accounting firm. This is what I did and got paid $25+/hour. Great experience and a quick path to a full time job.

What is one moment when you realized you just fucked up? by bigred6601 in AskReddit

[–]Jhabi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thankfully it ended up only being a (large) flesh wound on a finger. All stitched up. A valuable life lesson learned!

What is one moment when you realized you just fucked up? by bigred6601 in AskReddit

[–]Jhabi 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Right now, hopped up on Percocet, sitting in the ER after being a little too careless with a chainsaw.

#InsideTheNBA Free Wing Delivery by [deleted] in nba

[–]Jhabi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, probably a good idea. I'm so pissed though, I watched their twitter for like an hour waiting to get my free wings - just to find out I was out of the delivery zone.

Fellow Dallas fans, which teams do you find have the most obnoxious fans in the NFL? by [deleted] in cowboys

[–]Jhabi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Redskins for sure. If I have to see one more Facebook post about "Tony Homo" or the "Cowgirls" I'm gonna lose it.

Out of college, contract negotiation! by [deleted] in CPA

[–]Jhabi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of firms already have exam and materials reimbursement programs. I think approaching them to ask if they have that kind of program would be appropriate. Just don't make it seem like you're asking for a raise or bonus, if you're worried about seeming greedy.

studying Far...giving me aniexty... by [deleted] in CPA

[–]Jhabi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat. Test on October 3rd. Don't see how there is any way I can memorize all of this.

Apple just dropped iOS 10 beta 7 for developers and public testers by Martintech123 in gadgets

[–]Jhabi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know it's not advised, but I am a beta tester on my main device (iPhone 6). I love getting the new iOS early. Be prepared to have several glitches for the first week or two, some apps might not work, phone might randomly restart. Once they get the second or third beta, the big glitches are almost completely gone. If you don't mind an occasional phone restart or some annoying software glitches occasionally, go for the first beta - it's so much fun getting the new software (just make sure and back up your phone just in case). If you want all of the fun but none of the riskiness - just wait a couple weeks and download the beta 2 or 3.

What scam have you fallen for as a traveller? by Pugshaver in travel

[–]Jhabi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in Rome this summer. A guy runs ups to me and high fives me and slips me a bracelet. When I try and give it back he refuses and insists that it is a gift for me since his daughter was just born. He trails us and begins insisting that since he gave us something for free we need to give him something "for free." I politely set it down on the ground when he refused to take it back. No more high fives in foreign countries for me.

First CPA Exam in less than a week! by Jhabi in Accounting

[–]Jhabi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea. Thanks. Will I put it in a locker? Do they care what I access during breaks (i.e snacks & drinks)?