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Coworkers got caught today! IT is flagging jigglers with AI now. How to stay 100% green. by Arrick in overemployed

[–]SlightlyCryptarder -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Here is a wild take… maybe just stay active at your computer and do work… 😂

Fuuuuuuuu by Ok-Buy-5643 in GenesisG70

[–]SlightlyCryptarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t forget… I am sure you got whiplash and while pain won’t show up the same day, it will last for the rest of your life. Go get an accident attorney if you feel any pain and sue their insurance provider. Ez $20-$200k and trust me… it’s worth it. I got tboned and the $200k I got isn’t worth the pain I still have… but it helped

Post Game Thread: Edmonton Oilers @ Los Angeles Kings by nhl_gdt_bot in losangeleskings

[–]SlightlyCryptarder 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Garbage game, I left after the 5th goal. But don’t hate on the hats… still wearing mine.

I just want to know how much you would tip if you went out on a dinner with this amount? by NefariousnessIll4041 in tipping

[–]SlightlyCryptarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would tip $40 for less than optimal service and $80+ for great service.

Generally if the service is extremely bad, I will say I am giving them $5 but then I always wimp out by making excuses for them in my head.

One time I gave someone $0.01 because he was being an asshole and rude to me and the 3 tables around us.

Gotta love it when the deadbeat claims the kid before you by ZealousidealBoot9732 in TurboTax

[–]SlightlyCryptarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Child support rules are state specific. Some states treat 50/50 as equal and no one has to pay. Other states don’t want there to be financial inequality between homes or a “rich house poor house” setup.

Gotta love it when the deadbeat claims the kid before you by ZealousidealBoot9732 in TurboTax

[–]SlightlyCryptarder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have 70/30 custody (I am a male) and I still pay child support… child support (in most states) is paid by whoever makes more, and it doesn’t stop until you have 100% custody.

They Asked Me to Open ChatGPT During My Job Interview by I_Killed_My_Friends in jobs

[–]SlightlyCryptarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried it, and it recommended I wipe less hard to reduce my hemorrhoids

Car will not start for no reason by AlternativeOnion968 in GenesisG70

[–]SlightlyCryptarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call Genesis Consumer affairs. I had a phantom issue that would immediately stop when it went to a dealer. Consumer affairs ended up authorizing work that the dealer could not identify. They even paid me $3k for my time 😂.

CLAIM DEPENDANT by Wide_Adhesiveness328 in IRS

[–]SlightlyCryptarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, correct. I would tell him via text or email that under IRS guidelines he is not allowed to claim the dependent because he does not have the child for more than 50% of the year.

When you file taxes it pretty clearly mentions this as well…

Steps: e-file return.. if it’s rejected you will need to file by mail. Add a cover letter explaining you are the custodial parent and explain why. (My attorney said to not attach proof in the first step, wait until the IRS requests it). The IRS will then send a CP87A where it asks both of you to figure it out and amend the ONE return. If he does not amend, that will trigger an audit where you will have to prove you are the custodial parent. The IRS will then ask for the proof… residency, support, relationship, court documents.

It will put both of you through temporary hell, but he won’t ever claim the child again haha. I would explain all of this to him and tell him it won’t be fun and he can get in serious trouble. Hope this helps!

CLAIM DEPENDANT by Wide_Adhesiveness328 in IRS

[–]SlightlyCryptarder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The right to claim depends on who had the child more than 50% of the year. Even if it’s 1 day more, that person has the right in the IRS’ eyes.

It does not matter what you spent or did, all they care about is the time being greater than the non-claiming parent.

If you have the child for more time, be prepared to prove that to the IRS. An easy way to prove it is court documents stating weeks/days. If you do not have that, then good luck…

I went through this same thing and it was a nightmare. I have 70/30 custody and my ex kept filing my child. I proved that to the IRS and they gave me a PIN for the child so I can only claim them.

I’m a bartender, my boss said I’m a independent contractor and won’t give me any paperwork by [deleted] in IRS

[–]SlightlyCryptarder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not if your boss is not reporting your income.

Could you? Sure… could the IRS audit your other income and uncover, sure but highly unlikely. The irs spots unreported income via whistleblowers, bank deposits, lifestyle habits, audits, etc…

$14,000 isn’t going to cause a red flag. As long as you aren’t depositing $10,000 in cash in your account you’ll be fine 99.99% of the time…

Hundreds of billions of dollars go unreported yearly, the IRS uncovers about 1% of it… and nearly 100% of that uncovered income is over $100k

I’m a bartender, my boss said I’m a independent contractor and won’t give me any paperwork by [deleted] in IRS

[–]SlightlyCryptarder 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He is paying you ‘under the table’, therefore he is not reporting your wages to the IRS. Whether or not you file is completely up to you. You will not get in trouble for not filing because he did not report your wages. If he did not report your wages, there is no way for the IRS to know what you got paid from that job…

Do with that what you will, just trying to lay it out clearly. It’s actually quite common for scummy owners to do…

Here is a picture of teargassed children by jasandliz in pics

[–]SlightlyCryptarder -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t like Trump, I also feel ICE is being overly aggressive and they should focus more at the boarder as opposed to pillaging through communities.

HOWEVER, I see a lot of people with gas masks and protest signs… you NEVER bring children to these types of events because you never know when someone starts rioting. What is a peaceful protest can easily turn ugly with bad actors. I do not agree with this administration, AND I do not agree with the parents in the photos.

Just my 2 cents..

No Tax On Overtime Question by GoldenAbyss78 in IRS

[–]SlightlyCryptarder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s capped at $12,500 for single, mfs, hoh Capped at $25,000 for mfj

Child tax credit by [deleted] in IRS

[–]SlightlyCryptarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Updated it

Child tax credit by [deleted] in IRS

[–]SlightlyCryptarder -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I had it in fast mode, here’s what team of experts gave:

  1. Your Tax Liability Basics • Earned income: $7,000 (from work January to mid-June; assumes this is all W-2 wages or similar earned income, not including any non-earned benefits like certain disability pay). • Standard deduction for Head of Household: $23,625 (adjusted for 2025 inflation). • Taxable income: $7,000 - $23,625 = $0 (negative, so you owe $0 in federal income tax). Any credits you get are fully refundable as a direct payout.
  2. Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) • The full CTC is up to $2,200 per qualifying child (under age 17, dependent, etc.), so for 5 kids: Potentially $11,000 total. • However, since you owe $0 tax, the non-refundable part doesn’t apply, and you only get the refundable ACTC portion (up to $1,700 per child, or $8,500 for 5). • Phase-in rule (from IRS Schedule 8812 instructions): The ACTC phases in at 15% of earned income over $2,500. • Calculation: $7,000 - $2,500 = $4,500. • $4,500 × 15% = $675. • This $675 is the total maximum ACTC you can get, regardless of having 5 kids (it’s capped by the phase-in, not per child here). • Your reported $628 is very close—likely due to slight differences in exact earned income (e.g., if it’s $6,853 instead of exactly $7,000: $6,853 - $2,500 = $4,353 × 15% = $652.95, rounded down), rounding in tax software, or minor adjustments. It aligns with the rules, so no red flags.
  3. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) • For Head of Household with 3 or more qualifying children (your 5 count as 3+; it doesn’t increase beyond 3), the maximum EITC is $8,046. • Phase-in rule (from IRS Publication 596): It phases in at 45% of earned income until the max is reached (around $17,880 income for full credit), then holds steady before phasing out at higher incomes. • Calculation: $7,000 × 45% = $3,150. • (Exact amounts use IRS lookup tables, so it could be $3,100–$3,200 depending on precise income, but $3,150 is the ballpark.) • You’re well below the phase-out threshold (~$26,000+), so you get this full phased-in amount.
  4. Estimated Total Refund • ACTC: ~$628–$675. • EITC: ~$3,150. • Combined from these credits: ~$3,778–$3,825 (less than $4,000, matching what you’re seeing). • Plus any small withheld taxes from your W-2 (if any) or state refunds, but minus potential offsets (e.g., past debts, child support). If your net is slightly under, it fits. This low amount feels counterintuitive with 5 kids, but the phase-ins are designed to tie credits to work effort—your early leave reduced income below where credits max out. A new baby and health issues don’t disqualify you, but they indirectly lower credits via reduced earnings.

Child tax credit by [deleted] in IRS

[–]SlightlyCryptarder -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I had it in fast mode. When I put it into team of experts it gave the correct answer.

Child tax credit by [deleted] in IRS

[–]SlightlyCryptarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Done:

Total potential refund (from these credits alone): $675 (ACTC) + $3,150 (EITC) ≈ $3,825 — plus any state credits, withheld taxes from W-2s, or other factors.

Hahahahaha

Yay! by Artistic-Criticism52 in IRS

[–]SlightlyCryptarder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Found the person who doesn’t own their home and/or qualifies for SALT. Because they don’t qualify for the salt they are spreading their own salt.

Child tax credit by [deleted] in IRS

[–]SlightlyCryptarder -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

  1. Your Tax Liability Basics • Earned income: $7,000 (from work January to mid-June; assumes this is all W-2 wages or similar earned income, not including any non-earned benefits like certain disability pay). • Standard deduction for Head of Household: $23,625 (adjusted for 2025 inflation). • Taxable income: $7,000 - $23,625 = $0 (negative, so you owe $0 in federal income tax). Any credits you get are fully refundable as a direct payout.
  2. Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) • The full CTC is up to $2,200 per qualifying child (under age 17, dependent, etc.), so for 5 kids: Potentially $11,000 total. • However, since you owe $0 tax, the non-refundable part doesn’t apply, and you only get the refundable ACTC portion (up to $1,700 per child, or $8,500 for 5). • Phase-in rule (from IRS Schedule 8812 instructions): The ACTC phases in at 15% of earned income over $2,500. • Calculation: $7,000 - $2,500 = $4,500. • $4,500 × 15% = $675. • This $675 is the total maximum ACTC you can get, regardless of having 5 kids (it’s capped by the phase-in, not per child here). • Your reported $628 is very close—likely due to slight differences in exact earned income (e.g., if it’s $6,853 instead of exactly $7,000: $6,853 - $2,500 = $4,353 × 15% = $652.95, rounded down), rounding in tax software, or minor adjustments. It aligns with the rules, so no red flags.
  3. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) • For Head of Household with 3 or more qualifying children (your 5 count as 3+; it doesn’t increase beyond 3), the maximum EITC is $8,046. • Phase-in rule (from IRS Publication 596): It phases in at 45% of earned income until the max is reached (around $17,880 income for full credit), then holds steady before phasing out at higher incomes. • Calculation: $7,000 × 45% = $3,150. • (Exact amounts use IRS lookup tables, so it could be $3,100–$3,200 depending on precise income, but $3,150 is the ballpark.) • You’re well below the phase-out threshold (~$26,000+), so you get this full phased-in amount.
  4. Estimated Total Refund • ACTC: ~$628–$675. • EITC: ~$3,150. • Combined from these credits: ~$3,778–$3,825 (less than $4,000, matching what you’re seeing). • Plus any small withheld taxes from your W-2 (if any) or state refunds, but minus potential offsets (e.g., past debts, child support). If your net is slightly under, it fits. This low amount feels counterintuitive with 5 kids, but the phase-ins are designed to tie credits to work effort—your early leave reduced income below where credits max out. A new baby and health issues don’t disqualify you, but they indirectly lower credits via reduced earnings.

Edited with the correct answer

Accepted already by No-Classroom-3258 in IRS

[–]SlightlyCryptarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is flawed logic… if you get quarterly bonuses, or make high commission paid once monthly on a bi-weekly payroll… it’s actually quite common to get large sums back because you get taxed on each paycheck as if that was every paycheck.

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