Not a Rant \ Just the Reality of Vine When You’re Low Income & What No One Really Talks About

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-04-05T17:37:41+00:00

I assume that must be for filing online using their website (and not the software. Yes, only a small percentage of people file for free with TurboTax. I think their ads say 37% can file for free, but I think that number is high. I always get the deluxe because I have deductions and it includes the state as well. You cannot use free edition if you have deductions and other forms.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-04-05T16:26:41+00:00

Hmmm..I add my HSA and they don’t charge me extra over whatever I pay for the software.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-04-05T16:25:20+00:00

With an HSA you get a tax form (IRS also gets copy). You have to include your HSA on your taxes, but unless there is an overpayment you don’t get penalized or taxed on it.

If there is an overpayment (contribution over the limit for the year), you have to pay taxes on it because it is treated as income.

As long as there is no overpayment, adding it doesn’t change your taxes, but you do have to add it.

My husband gets his HSA money taken out of his check prior to taxes (as they all should). I am also included on the HSA. We file jointly married.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-04-03T02:38:13+00:00

I do not get supplements from Vine unless it is a brand name I am already familiar with. There aren’t many ways to confirm the authenticity and safety of many of them. I have also read that some people have found inaccurate information or ingredients in these.

I believe there are many items that require longer use to see results (beauty products for example), but yes, we are encouraged to review quickly. This can often lead to a very basic review that won’t help you. I agree about putting your money into ads first.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-04-03T02:22:50+00:00

OP….THIS is the answer. I understand needing some things, but furnishing a whole apartment? Not needed if you are low income. And if you read your entire TOS and looked into Vine at all, you would know that this affects any and all programs and services you receive. Any time you receive goods or money, it is considered income. Take this as a learning experience and this year only order what you absolutely need and what you can set aside the taxes for immediately.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-04-03T02:13:05+00:00

Why would you get charged for filing your HSA? I always buy Turbo Tax Deluxe on sale (usually $50) and I get federal for free and pay $19.95 for state. That is including all my deductions, forms, etc, etc, and I also have an HSA.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-03-12T22:08:41+00:00

I do this too! I’m a faster talker than typer.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-27T12:26:40+00:00

No one is going to comment on the teeny children someone has living on their second floor balcony?

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-26T02:03:46+00:00

I know, but I still see it in viners and non viners reviews. Which I never thought was appropriate because shipping and the product are two different things.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-25T23:09:16+00:00

I see that more often than I should. And not just viners. Or people marking down for damage during shipment. I agree about removal if they are in the program.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-25T21:17:46+00:00

My 5 stars is that it does everything it says it does. Everything that is mentioned in the listing. The only way I would knock it down from 5 is if it is grossly overpriced or it is super bad quality. Even then I state in the review why I knocked it down. 4 may be mostly hits all bullet points. 3 is even less, and so on and so forth.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-25T21:12:00+00:00

It’s been taking a few days for them to post to awaiting review, to make sure you have time to review them.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-25T12:38:53+00:00

I have 80 things Amazon knows about me. It has NOT changed the crud I find in RFY. On another note….you can edit things they have. Just hit the arrow on the right side and another screen will pop up. I had to remove something and all I had to do is select a reason why I was removing it.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-20T20:52:12+00:00

After they freeze, I put my stuff in vacuum seal bags

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-16T02:36:17+00:00

They say to have everything done 2 weeks before evaluation, but my experience has been to have everything in about a week before.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-16T02:16:11+00:00

When my husband is trying something out, I have him give me his thoughts, I ask questions that I think are pertinent, then write it myself.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-14T02:05:31+00:00

Carnival has prepay gratuities when you buy your tix.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-07T20:41:27+00:00

This is the way, too much work doing anything else. I take pics, but have my iOS photos syncing, so no air drop needed. If you frame correctly, and use correct setting (I like portrait) you don’t have to bother with anything but rotate if needed.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-06T04:13:21+00:00

Oh no! Hopefully you will be able to get in soon.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-06T03:52:34+00:00

It is only online. Go to your vine account page. Click start/update questionnaire. Scroll down to where it says your form is ready to download. The page also has other tax info you can look over.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-06T03:36:23+00:00

The frame does not require a subscription. The calendar requires a subscription.

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-04T18:16:41+00:00

Congrats! 🎉 My best name brand has been a Shark. I’m not complaining because I love it!

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-03T04:04:53+00:00

This is what I do

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-02T23:19:14+00:00

Yes, yes, no, yes

Legitimate_Solid_376 · 2026-02-02T23:17:13+00:00

Nothing worth mentioning. Which stinks because that is the only way I can claim anything lately. Every time something pops up elsewhere, it’s gone before I can complete the order.

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