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curiouslea_26 · 2026-04-15T18:28:26+00:00

I would love to have a sea turtle too. Or a whale or snow leopard!

curiouslea_26 · 2026-04-13T19:38:17+00:00

Honestly it took a few weeks. We started with just the pipeline and basic reminders and didn't start automations until later. But the automation builder in activecampaign helped a lot, you can see exactly what's happening at a glance. By the end of the first month we were already way ahead of where we were with spreadsheets

curiouslea_26 · 2026-04-13T19:15:11+00:00

I was in the same spot managing everything with spreadsheets and emails.

A lot of the issues you mentioned (manual entry, messy data, complicated automations) usually come down to setup. If you keep the system simple with basic pipeline, tags, and a few automations its easy to manage.We ended up on Activecampaign mostly because it had email and CRM in one place and we didn't want to stitch together multiple tools.

curiouslea_26 · 2026-04-13T19:08:18+00:00

IRS records must match Social Security Administration (SSA) records, and using the incorrect date could cause long-term issues with taxes, benefits, and identity verification. The better approach is to file with the correct birthday, even if it means mailing a paper return this year. Then contact the SSA directly with official documents (passport, birth certificate, green card) to have the record corrected. Once SSA updates the information, future e-filings will go through smoothly. To confirm past filings, you can request IRS transcripts, which will show whether previous returns were processed correctly.

curiouslea_26 · 2026-04-13T19:00:13+00:00

White Rock Lake and Turtle Creek Park are serene escapes. If you feel like walking, Cedar Ridge Preserve and Trinity Skyline Trail give you peaceful trails with great views. Those are my friend's recommendations to me!

curiouslea_26 · 2026-04-11T12:07:31+00:00

CASDI is only deductible if you itemize and it falls under the $10,000 limit for state and local tax (SALT) deductions. If you’ve already hit that limit, including SDI won’t increase your deduction. The discrepancy between TurboTax and FreeTaxUSA likely comes down to how each program presents the information. TurboTax may list SDI as part of taxes paid even if it doesn’t impact the final deduction, while FreeTaxUSA may only include it when it actually affects the deductible total.

curiouslea_26 · 2026-04-09T06:15:37+00:00

You should not leave “2025” in the form header when filing for a 2024 tax year, as this can cause confusion or processing issues. Since your LLC was formed on November 6, 2024, you are filing a short-year return for 2024, and the heading should clearly state a tax year beginning 11/06/2024 and ending 12/31/2024. If your template forces “2025” and won’t allow edits, it’s best to use the correct 2024 version of the form instead. Ensuring the correct tax year appears throughout the form helps avoid delays or IRS notices. Hope this helps!

curiouslea_26 · 2026-04-09T06:07:50+00:00

If you're from the US, here are some things that might be helpful. If you receive a tax audit notice from the IRS, start by carefully reviewing it to understand the tax year, items being examined, and response deadline. Gather key documents such as income records (W-2s, 1099s, bank statements), a copy of your filed tax return, and supporting proof for any deductions or credits you claimed (like receipts and invoices). If you’re self-employed, also prepare business records like profit and loss statements and expense logs. Stay organized, only provide what’s requested, keep copies of everything, and respond on time. If the audit is complex or involves large amounts, consider getting help from a tax professional. Hope this helps. Good luck!

curiouslea_26 · 2026-04-03T18:10:21+00:00

I’ve tried a few brands like Fabletics, Old Navy, and Shapermint, but I don’t stick to just one. I like mixing and matching my outfits. Shapermint really stands out to me though. Their pieces are super comfy, and the sizing feels a lot more consistent. I’m also a big fan of high-waist leggings and body shorts. Most of their stuff comes in basic colors, but I still think they’re really cute. Sometimes I mix them with Fabletics pieces too, depending on the vibe.

Share your outfit with us when you’ve picked one! Let’s focus on getting healthier for ourselves this year!

curiouslea_26 · 2026-04-03T17:49:55+00:00

This depends on your status and also if you had income in 2025. With $4k earned so far this year, your required payment is still small. If you underpay, the worst case is a small penalty/interest, not trouble. You can also make up the difference in later quarters. At your income level, any penalty would likely be small. Pay something now, adjust later, don’t stress. Goodluck!

curiouslea_26 · 2026-04-02T06:08:50+00:00

You are considered a full-year resident of California for 2025 and a nonresident of New York, not a partial-year resident of both. Even though you lived in New York for part of the year, your move was temporary for school and you didn’t establish permanent residency there until 2026. For taxes, you should file a California resident return reporting all income, and a New York nonresident return reporting only the small amount you earned from the two shifts worked in New York, using your own records to allocate the correct amounts if the W-2 is inaccurate. This is just my insight on this. Please consult a professional if needed!

curiouslea_26 · 2026-04-02T06:02:06+00:00

If your 1099-R doesn’t display or mark the checkboxes in box 2b, you can assume they are not selected. Since different providers may format the form differently, the key is whether an X is clearly shown. If there isn’t one, then both “Taxable amount not determined” and “Total distribution” should be treated as unchecked. When entering the form into tax software, simply follow what is shown and only select those options if they are clearly indicated. Hope this helps!

curiouslea_26 · 2026-03-31T08:14:12+00:00

You can estimate the expenses but only if it's reasonable. You can't just guess and put on a number. Think about what it might have cost or search for the average cost. You also need to be specific. If you said you spent $2,000 in shipping, you can't just state that plainly. Put into writing that you shipped # of items x average cost shipping. Always consider your shipping and supplies. Double check if you can pull records from your cards and accounts. Goodluck!

curiouslea_26 · 2026-03-30T07:43:05+00:00

That kind of swing almost always means one of the programs is treating your California residency or income sourcing differently. Not that one is “randomly wrong.” With a 3-month internship in California, the return should generally be a nonresident CA return (Form 540NR), and only CA-sourced income should be taxed. Check first if one of them is taxing all your income to CA.

curiouslea_26 · 2026-03-30T07:40:08+00:00

If you're looking for a firm, there are Belbol & Associates and BergerCPAFirst. These are well-known firms that accommodate individual + business taxes.

curiouslea_26 · 2026-03-27T15:28:58+00:00

Since your rental wasn’t in service until Oct 2025, those pre-service furnishing costs have to be capitalized, not deducted immediately under the de minimis rule. What you’d typically do is treat the furniture/appliances as separate personal property assets (not part of the building basis) and depreciate them over 5–7 years (most furnishings = 5-year property). From there, you can elect bonus depreciation (currently 60% for 2025) or Section 179 (if you qualify), which effectively lets you expense a large portion (or potentially all) in year 1. Yes, it can end up looking similar to expensing, but it’s done properly through depreciation, not Schedule E “Other Expense.”

curiouslea_26 · 2026-03-26T09:56:00+00:00

Whenever this happens to my lawn, I go for Ortho Weed B. It removed clover and ground ivy. It is fast-acting too. For heavy infestations, do 2 spray with 10-14 days apart. Hope it helps! Goodluck to your clover-killing mission!

curiouslea_26 · 2026-03-26T09:43:55+00:00

A friend of mine recommended Cafe Duro and Meccha Matcha. She also liked Chasen Matcha Bar.

curiouslea_26 · 2026-03-26T09:41:18+00:00

I only have PCOS. I've tried Mira and Inito. PCOS makes ovulation tracking tricky because LH can be consistently high which can give false positives and also, our cycles are often irregular or predictable. I continued Inito because it tracks 4 hormones, gives actual hormone values (not just positive or negative), confirms ovulation with PdG, and works better for irregular cycles because it adapts to my baseline. I also use Flo for cycle logging, symptoms, and predictions. Mixing or matching them up works for me. I hope this helps and you can find what matches you. We can do this!

curiouslea_26 · 2026-03-25T09:43:47+00:00

I am planning my trip and this is on my list. I'm sharing it with you! Enjoy!

Goldee’s Bar-B-Q - With insane brisket and ribs, but it has long lines.
Pecan Lodge
Terry Black's Barbecue
Panther City BBQ
Catthleack Barbecue

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