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a coworker of mine was violent mugged sunday night around midnight on 4th ave and 15th street. i dont think ive ever really ventured that far down, on 4th avenue anyway.. is it sketchy down there at night or was it just bad luck on his behalf?
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at February 10, 2009 9:17 AM
Sorry to hear about it.
I think 4th ave is pretty sketchy from flatbush ave to bay ridge.
Posted by: northsloperenter at February 10, 2009 9:20 AM
really? nah. it doesnt seem bad at all. it is however one of the dirtiest and litter strewn and garbage dumped avenues and streets i have EVER seen. (and i lived in hamilton heights harlem!). why is 4th avenue so dirty? it cant be because all the litter tumbles down the slope onto it is it?
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at February 10, 2009 9:24 AM
omg a friend of mine just sent me a craigslist ad of an apt he is going to look at it. it's a total fedders building! equipped with baseboard heating and all! i was like oooooh nice fedders! he had no clue what i was saying hahaha. you people have corrupted me.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at February 10, 2009 9:31 AM
"is it sketchy down there at night or was it just bad luck on his behalf?"
Sketchy. Especially at midnight. "Streets" are always watching.
***Bid half off peak comps***
Posted by: Brownstones Half Off at February 10, 2009 9:32 AM
he should negotitate a 15% discount based on its fedderness
Posted by: dittoburg at February 10, 2009 9:34 AM
Stimulus package.
(Sorry, I just love saying that)
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 9:35 AM
One side-effect of the mutliple stimuli is that people are now spelling stimulus correctly. When Bush first went with it the internet was covered with "stimulous".
Posted by: dittoburg at February 10, 2009 9:39 AM
"it is however one of the dirtiest and litter strewn and garbage dumped avenues and streets i have EVER seen. "
Uh, that's a sign of a place that is sketchy. That and the strung out homeless people crouching in doorways.
No one cares enough to keep it looking nice which means the only people there are the type who don't care. This attracts people who like to do what they plan to do in places where they are unlikely to be interfered with.
Posted by: northsloperenter at February 10, 2009 9:39 AM
Sorry to hear about your friend, Rob. But yes, a fair number of muggings happen along 4th avenue.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 10, 2009 9:40 AM
Last night walking up Stuyvesant Ave I noticed a lot of mulch had been put around all the trees against the curb. They were finishing up this morning but it looks like it is ONLY spread in the Landmarked Historic District.
I think I'm entitled to some too.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 9:43 AM
Ground up tree bark that you spread over landscaping to keep weeds from growing.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 9:52 AM
DIBS, your sense of entitlement is unbecoming
Posted by: dittoburg at February 10, 2009 9:54 AM
oh that stuff. that's what it's really for? hahah i always thought it was just outside doggy litter that keeps pee smells at bay
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at February 10, 2009 9:55 AM
Street potpourri, that's a great idea!
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 10, 2009 9:57 AM
And dittoburg, I want Cypress mulch, not that hardwood crap.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 10:00 AM
I'll call 311
Posted by: dittoburg at February 10, 2009 10:02 AM
I can hear that conversation now, ditto..
"311"
Hello. I'm a pompous white asshat in bed stuy and other people around here are getting mulch and I'm not.
"Mulch?"
Yes.
"What's mulch?"
Click.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 10:06 AM
Mulch envy- who'da thunk it? So when i see you again dave can I ask "Got mulch?"
Posted by: bxgrl at February 10, 2009 10:09 AM
Perhaps we can encourage the what to look into this mulch apportionment inequity.
Posted by: dittoburg at February 10, 2009 10:12 AM
glass marbles (clear) would look 10x better than fugly mulch and would serve the same purpose of keeping pesky weeds away.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at February 10, 2009 10:15 AM
DIBS = Assmulch
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 10:16 AM
rob...I'm not really going for the "Mill Basin look." However, it might compliment the clear plastic slipcovers on my sofa.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 10:17 AM
BRG...is there anything landmarked in Bay Ridge aside from your lampost??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 10:19 AM
are marbles very mill basin? :( i have lots of things in my room filled with marbles. am i tacky?
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at February 10, 2009 10:20 AM
Not- the light coming in through the marbles is nice. Of course we should ask- where are the marbles. I know some folk who have lost theirs.
Posted by: bxgrl at February 10, 2009 10:27 AM
bxgrl...that was about a C+. rob's line had so mulch more potential for snarkiness.
Was the heat on the fritz again last night??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 10:29 AM
and this from a man who touts his plastic slip covers?
Posted by: bxgrl at February 10, 2009 10:36 AM
I feel for you Dave. Around here it's B.Y.O.M. (and I do).
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 10, 2009 10:37 AM
DIBS touts his plastic slip covers.
BRG touts her plastic pumps.
Plastic is Good!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 10:38 AM
DIBS...not much in Bay Ridge is landmarked by my mulch is historic!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 10:39 AM
can mulch be landmarked?
Posted by: bxgrl at February 10, 2009 10:42 AM
Would landmarks get upset if you used the plastic mulch???? yes, there is plastic mulch.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 10:42 AM
La Mulche Vita
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 10:43 AM
I'd be upset if yoiu used plastic mulch.
How déclassé!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 10, 2009 10:46 AM
"can mulch be landmarked?"
No, but apparently land can be mulchmarked
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 10:49 AM
Biff, you're on fire today.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 10, 2009 10:50 AM
I'd have that looked at.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 10, 2009 10:55 AM
THL, thank you very mulch!
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 10:55 AM
'Biff, you're on fire today.'
And by fire, you mean, it needs to be hosed down and put out!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 10:57 AM
^^^^^^^
Speaking of ho's, look who showed up.
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 10:58 AM
rob....the other thing that mulch does is it holds the moisture in the ground and that benefits the plants.
Not sure if there's much benefit to mulching Biff if BRG is going to hose him down though.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 11:01 AM
'thank you very mulch!'
^^^^Catskill's Cornball saying good night.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 11:02 AM
I thank you all for your input on my mulch issue. Frankly, it is mulch ado about nothing.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 11:11 AM
mulch obliged, dibs :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at February 10, 2009 11:14 AM
DIBS is the opening act for the Catskill's Cornball Cackler.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 11:16 AM
Hmmm... we'll have to mulch that over before we buy tickets.
Posted by: bxgrl at February 10, 2009 11:20 AM
daveinbedstuy,
If you want some mulch, go to the dept. of sanitation website and look up their distribution centers. They have all you can carry for free. The nearest one in Brooklyn is next to Starret City.
Alternatively, you can do like I do and go to the Home Depot on Thompson Ave. and buy a large bag. 2 cubic feet for $2.97.
Posted by: Legion at February 10, 2009 11:20 AM
bxgrl is the emcee.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 11:21 AM
BRG I accept this honor with mulch gratitude :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at February 10, 2009 11:23 AM
That's exactly what I'll be doing, Legion. I don't actually want mulch in the front because I've got ivy groundcover there. I just thought these Asshats here needed something to talk about other than neighborhood crime, real estate, renting vs. buying, etc.
I think we had a lively, civil discussion very mulch filled with useful information...until BRG logged in.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 11:23 AM
'BRG I accept this honor with mulch gratitude :-)'
I wouldn't be so honored. I'll be in the back of the club with a bag of mulch ready to hurl them at the three performers.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 11:27 AM
mulch obliged.
Posted by: Legion at February 10, 2009 11:27 AM
'I just thought these Asshats here needed something to talk'
Why thank you Assmulch.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 11:29 AM
"DIBS is the opening act for the Catskill's Cornball Cackler."
...who will be doing a tribute to Martin Mulch.
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 11:32 AM
By the cubic yard, out in the country, its only $40-45. That's 27 cubic feet. And you get that nice Cypress stuff that smells soooo good.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 11:37 AM
I am mulch nonplussed at the turn this conversation has taken. Don't they also use cow pies in a mulch more organic way? (BRG-throw those and you get mulch more bang for the buck, dear.)
Posted by: bxgrl at February 10, 2009 11:42 AM
Sorry Biff, I could not resist the gravitational pull of the punning dogpile. However mulch I tried.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 10, 2009 11:50 AM
aaaarrrgggghhhhhhhh...I'm going to mulch my breakfast right now!!!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 11:52 AM
'punning dogpile'
This mulch has become dogshit....enough!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 11:53 AM
Enough already.
As Shakespeare wrote, it's "Mulch Ado About Nothing."
Posted by: Montrose Morris at February 10, 2009 11:53 AM
Anyone compost? I'm going to try it this year. My backyard is really deep and I have a nice space hidden behind a big oak tree along the fence where I'm going to try it.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 10, 2009 11:57 AM
Time to play THL MadLibs.
"I have a nice space hidden behind a big oak tree along the fence where I'm going to ________________."
Have at it...
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 10, 2009 12:01 PM
Yes MM, DIBS was mulch quicker at the quip.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 12:01 PM
^^^^^ NOOOOOOOO. I'm doing it now. STOP ME!! I hate myself.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 12:01 PM
"I have a nice space hidden behind a big oak tree along the fence where I'm going to ________________."
turn Japanese.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 12:04 PM
"Time to play THL MadLibs."
"I have a nice space hidden behind a big oak tree along the fence where I'm going to ________________."
Bury all the asshats who talk too mulch!
(oh that was bad. sorry folks!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at February 10, 2009 12:04 PM
"I have a nice space hidden behind a big oak tree along the fence where I'm going to...tie a yellow ribbon."
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 12:05 PM
LOL!!!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 10, 2009 12:06 PM
"I have a nice space hidden behind a big oak tree along the fence where I'm going to ________________."
Hide the ski mask and wire snips I used on that BedStuy church speaker!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at February 10, 2009 12:07 PM
"I have a nice space hidden behind a big oak tree along the fence where I'm going to.....mulch.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 12:08 PM
"I have a nice space hidden behind a big oak tree along the fence where I'm going to ________________."
Hide all the photos of men is skimpy swimwear for the First Annual DIBS Man Candy Hunt!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at February 10, 2009 12:09 PM
and of course I'm using 'mulch' in the BRG vernacular ;-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 12:09 PM
I have a nice space hidden behind a big oak tree along the fence where I'm going to.....squelch mulch while I compost great muzak.
Posted by: bxgrl at February 10, 2009 12:10 PM
Bless your heart Biff! I just imagined you taking off your suit jacket and shoes, then slipping on your cardigan and Keds sneakers before you typed that.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 10, 2009 12:11 PM
"I have a nice space hidden behind a big oak tree along the fence where I'm going to ________________."
pee if i'm too lazy to go back in the house and walk up 2 floors.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 12:12 PM
THL, who would have thought you have a Mr. Rogers fetish!
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 12:15 PM
'Bless your heart Biff! I just imagined you taking off your suit jacket and shoes, then slipping on your cardigan and Keds sneakers before you typed that.'
aaaaahhhhh.....This is getting too mulchy (mushy) for me!!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 12:16 PM
You may be right Dave. Depends on how much Chardonnay, Riesling and/or Pino I knock back (it's summer so I'm going with whites.
I just imagined myself pitchfork in one hand, glass of wine in the other, all tipsy attempting to turn over a pile of mulch, with my hubby looking on with the do I take away the wine or the pitchfork look on his face.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 10, 2009 12:19 PM
THL MadLibs #2
"I just imagined myself pitchfork in one hand, glass of wine in the other, all tipsy attempting to _______________."
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 12:21 PM
THL...mulch is much easier spread with a hay fork than a pitch fork. The tines are not as thick and spaced further apart and you can more easily get a larger quantity of mulch on the fork each time.
Gardening tips from a Ghetto Asshat.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 12:22 PM
Yeah, but I already HAVE a pitchfork.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 10, 2009 12:24 PM
"I just imagined myself pitchfork in one hand, glass of wine in the other, all tipsy attempting to _______________."
Do the macarena!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at February 10, 2009 12:25 PM
I just imagined myself pitchfork in one hand, glass of wine in the other, all tipsy attempting to......mulch!
And using 'mulch' again in BRG vernacular ;-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 12:29 PM
Maybe THL. And I have a long handled shovel but that doesn't necessarily mean its the right tool for planting bulbs.
"I just imagined myself pitchfork in one hand, glass of wine in the other, all tipsy attempting to _______________."
spread mulch while obviously not having the correct tool.
Gardening Tips From a Ghetto Asshat.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 12:30 PM
If that upsets you I guess I really shouldn't tell you that I poured the wine into a beer mug.
I kid! I would never abuse alcohol (by putting it in an improper receptacle that is).
Most of my gardening tools are hand me downs from my folks. My mom is fanatical about that stuff so if I mention that I want to start composting she'll bring me the proper tool the next time she visits. She grew up in the English countryside and has always had impeccably manicured garden beds.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at February 10, 2009 12:42 PM
"I have a nice space hidden behind a big oak tree along the fence where I'm going to ________________."
Set up low cost office space for Brownstoner
Posted by: Troy McClure at February 10, 2009 12:47 PM
"I just imagined myself pitchfork in one hand, glass of wine in the other, all tipsy attempting to _______________."
Squash a fight between Hitler and Nixon
Posted by: Troy McClure at February 10, 2009 12:50 PM
Isn't that how MM once described her vision of slopefarm?
Posted by: bxgrl at February 10, 2009 12:54 PM
'Isn't that how MM once described her vision of slopefarm?'
I've met slopefarm and he is defintely NOT a cross between Hitler and Nixon :-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 1:26 PM
Time for a new discussion on a topic that's been nagging many posters for quite some time..
J&J Ejaculation Pill, World’s First, Wins European Approvals
From 4 percent to 30 percent of men worldwide suffer from premature ejaculation at some point in their lives...
Here's the whole story...
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601110&sid=aBLfGZwXuGxM
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 1:47 PM
"From 4 percent to 30 percent of men worldwide suffer from premature ejaculation at some point in their lives..."
That reminds me of a line from Mel Brooks' History of the World Part I (one of the funniest movies ever).
"There's no cure for premature ejaculation, but I hear it's coming quickly."
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 1:49 PM
Oops, I misquoted it. It is,
"Comicus: But we Romans are rich. We've got a lot of gods. We've got a god for everything. The only thing we don't have a god for is premature ejaculation... but I hear that's coming quickly."
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 1:51 PM
Wouldn't this actually be the woman's fault?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 1:53 PM
uum....can we go back to discussing mulch!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 1:54 PM
^^^ And not 'mulch' in the BRG vernacular!
Although it fits in with the new topic.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 1:54 PM
'Wouldn't this actually be the woman's fault?'
And who's fault is it in your scenerio? Jesus? Pedro? Miguel?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 1:56 PM
'Mel Brooks' History of the World Part I (one of the funniest movies ever).'
Agreed!! Everybody should see this movie if they haven't. Hysterical.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 1:57 PM
eeewwwwww!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at February 10, 2009 2:01 PM
How do you know those guys, BRG? You forgot Fulgencio & Manuel.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 2:02 PM
Not something you girls need to worry about, Snappy. Move along.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 2:02 PM
Auctioneer: What country are you from?
Josephus: Ethiopia.
Auctioneer: What part?
Josephus: 125th Street!
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Count de Monet: Don't get saucy with me, Bearnaise!
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Swiftus: Oh, you are nuts. N-V-T-S, nuts!
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Chief Monk: Torquemada - do not beg him for mercy. Torquemada - do not ask him for forgiveness. Let's face it - you can't Torquemada anything!
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 2:04 PM
::moving along::
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at February 10, 2009 2:04 PM
I still can't believe he's married to Anne Bancroft.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 2:07 PM
'Not something you girls need to worry about, Snappy.'
Yes for women, if it happens early, your partner is lucky.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 2:08 PM
Biff, we get it! You like the movie. Would you like me to burn you a copy?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 2:10 PM
I don't mean to interrupt the flow here on premature ejaculation (ba dum bum ding!), but I've got a serious question for any tax gurus in the peanut gallery.
A friend worked several jobs last year, one of them was a 1099 situation. He got all his W2s but did not yet receive the 1099 despite the deadline having passed and is having trouble getting it. Can he file without it and amend later? Should he just wait? How long should he wait?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at February 10, 2009 2:17 PM
"Biff, we get it! You like the movie. Would you like me to burn you a copy?"
Could you please? I would love to watch it tonight with a nice mug of Blue Nun and a TV dinner.
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 2:17 PM
Snappy...I think 1099 deadlines were expanded to Feb 15. I know they were for dividend & income 1099s, not sure if wages are different.
He may have over contributed to FICA as so often happens when you have 2 different employers.
He can wait until April 15 to file.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 2:21 PM
The FICA comment was meant to say that he should wait to figure that out.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 2:23 PM
Biff MadLib:
I would love to watch ___________ tonight with a nice mug of ____________ .
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 10, 2009 2:25 PM
Thanks DIBS. I'll tell him.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at February 10, 2009 2:26 PM
I would love to watch ___________ tonight with a nice mug of ____________ .
"Buttweiser, King of Rears" "Trader Joe's Two Buck Chuck"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at February 10, 2009 2:28 PM
I apologize for that Biff. I don't know where that came from!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at February 10, 2009 2:28 PM
Usuallly with a 1099 there are no contributions.
BTW - Corporate tax deadline is March 15th.
I once again will file for an extension. I hate this time of year. I cry, I scream, I yell, I throw darts at a poster of Uncle Sam.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 2:29 PM
Sorry, BRG, you are correct. I'm thinking W-2.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 2:30 PM
I would love to watch ___________ tonight with a nice mug of ____________ .
Ooooohhh, I hold my tongue!!!
Darn.....why can't I say what I really want to...WHY!!!!!!!!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 2:32 PM
^^^^^ Sorry, just a 'vent'
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 2:32 PM
Snappy, it's ok, what you said is probably less shameful than my original plan!
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 2:34 PM
"Sorry, BRG, you are correct.
- Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 2:30 PM"
DIBS said Sorry to ME.
DIBS said I WAS CORRECT.
I will NOW die a happy woman!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 2:34 PM
Biff, if my statement is less shameful, I'd LOVE to be a fly on your wall for a day!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at February 10, 2009 2:37 PM
"I'd LOVE to be a fly on your wall for a day!"
Ooooh, so would I!!!!
Especially when he's settling down with that TV Dinner.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 2:43 PM
Anne Bancroft is dead, so he's not married to her any more.
Posted by: jawbreaker at February 10, 2009 2:46 PM
Regarding taxes, my accountant told me that if I didn't receive a 1099 in time for filing, but knew the amount, to note it on an attachment piece of paper, and file accordingly, since, as BRG points out, there are no deductions taken out. Eventually the business that didn't send you one will file, so the IRS will get the info, and hopefully you will get a 1099 for your records, if you need to back up your earnings and tax return to an auditor. Since I freelance, most of my clients send me 1099's, I got 6 this year, the last one just coming last Saturday.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at February 10, 2009 2:51 PM
Re: 1099. If you are a freelancer I would highly recommend that you pay quarterly taxes or be deligent about saving a set amount every month to pay the tax man. You don't want to sit there on April 15th wondering where you're going to get the money. (I lived and learned)
Also, you can deduct alot of things. Ask your accountant.
Supplies, transportation, meals (yes, a percentage), travel, lodging, marketing, telephone, gas for vehicle, etc. Save all receipts, and if it's business related :-), you can deduct it.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 3:11 PM
I somehow doubt my friend saved a damned thing! He doesn't have an accountant, but I'll tell him to look into those deductions.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at February 10, 2009 3:15 PM
Also, I should have said if you rent and work out of your place; a certain percentage of rent, electricity and telephone can be deducted.
Not sure what it is. Again ask an accountant.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 3:16 PM
jawbreaker MadLib, anybody?:
"Anne Bancroft is dead, so ______________ .
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 10, 2009 3:53 PM
"Anne Bancroft is dead, so ______________ .
Young Benjamin gets no more nookie.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at February 10, 2009 4:07 PM
"Anne Bancroft is dead, so ______________ .
...is Generalissimo Francisco Franco (still)
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 4:20 PM
Anne Bancroft is dead, so is this thread, apparently.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 10, 2009 4:36 PM
"Anne Bancroft is dead, so ______________ .
...is Biff Champion's Cornball humor (still)!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 4:40 PM
Snappy, my accountant agrees with Montrose. You don't have to have every 1099 if you can't get it, but the amounts do have to match. Otherwise the IRS will think something is fishy and start an audit.
Also, when the amount is less than $300 or so (I forget the exact amount) the employer is not obligated to file a 1099 at all. But theoretically you are obligated to report it as income.
I've never had any problem getting a 1099 (or a revised 1099) from an employer. They are usually very snappy. I have had trouble getting them from banks and coops.
Posted by: mopar at February 10, 2009 4:56 PM
Thanks Mopar. I'm going to tell him to go through his bank records and try to determine the final amount he made from that job (it lasted several months and it's sure to be over $300). He told me the employer who owes him the 1099 is being a dilweed and refusing to hand it over (which makes no sense, but oh well). I don't know what that's all about,but his main concern was whether he would be able to file without the actual document. He doesn't seem to think he can get his former employer to give it to him by April 15th so he's been getting antsy.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at February 10, 2009 5:04 PM
"Anne Bancroft is dead, so ______________ .
...is BRG (to me)!
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 5:05 PM
Geez, someone is finky and moody!!
Why don't you have your TV Dinner now, it'll make you feel better to have something on your stomach.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at February 10, 2009 5:19 PM
Besides BRG's forehead, that is...
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 10, 2009 5:43 PM
[ducks]
Posted by: SnarkSlope at February 10, 2009 5:46 PM
Snark, that sucked!
Posted by: Biff Champion at February 10, 2009 5:55 PM
Good place to rest the beer can though.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at February 10, 2009 6:18 PM
Mopar and Snappy, I believe the earned amount is over $600, in order for a 1099 to have to be issued.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at February 10, 2009 6:50 PM
Snappy, I would also strongly suggest to your friend that he buy a book, or do some on-line research on self employment. As BRG said, there are lots of deductions available, some pretty obscure. There are also a few payments that are owed besides the basic income tax, like social security, self employment taxes, city taxes, etc lurking in the bushes to take your last dime. I don't make a lot of money, compared to most here, but one of my best investments is my accountant, who has saved me from myself many times. I turbo taxed my returns a couple of years, and in my cheap ignorance, paid for it. Fortunately I didn't own my home at the time, or I would have really screwed it up.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at February 10, 2009 6:59 PM
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added November 13, 2009 12:00 PM in Park Slope -
Elote
added November 12, 2009 12:00 PM in Williamsburg -
Miracle Grill
added November 11, 2009 12:00 PM in Park Slope -
Phoebe's Cafe
added November 10, 2009 12:00 PM in Williamsburg
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