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Post by trodden » Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:43 am

Mudcloth Jones wrote:This tax thread is awesome like Joel's pants. God I wish we had the Off-Topic forum. I could go for a robot building thread from Wing right now.

shhhhhh...the administration will hear you and send the moderatorbots... don't say the O**-T**** word too loud, its apparently not a part of recording.

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Post by Jeff White » Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:44 am

This year I will finally buy another used AKG 414B/ULS, with a serial number that is close to my current one from, I believe, 1993. I can't wait to have a pair of them.

I'm also going to attempt to write off some studio gear this year, as I purchased a Powerbook, a 500GB hard drive, a PCMCIA card, a Sytek MPX-4Aii, a Moviola URS swawk box, Fender Pro Junior, the Nomad Factory Vintage Studio Bundle, a second MOTU 828mk2, an Airport Extreme Card for my G5, 4 Shure pads for the Sytek, an EH 12AY7... etc.

The thing is, I do not run a studio business that is on the books. However, I do work as a graphic designer (full-time), so I feel that I CAN write off any computer related stuff since I routinely make backups of my work-related stuff to my PB for off-site backup safety concerns.

But I'm not sure if I can write anything off at all.


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Post by ceilingcat84 » Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:49 am

ipressrecord wrote:This year I will finally buy another used AKG 414B/ULS, with a serial number that is close to my current one from, I believe, 1993. I can't wait to have a pair of them.

I'm also going to attempt to write off some studio gear this year, as I purchased a Powerbook, a 500GB hard drive, a PCMCIA card, a Sytek MPX-4Aii, a Moviola URS swawk box, Fender Pro Junior, the Nomad Factory Vintage Studio Bundle, a second MOTU 828mk2, an Airport Extreme Card for my G5, 4 Shure pads for the Sytek, an EH 12AY7... etc.

The thing is, I do not run a studio business that is on the books. However, I do work as a graphic designer (full-time), so I feel that I CAN write off any computer related stuff since I routinely make backups of my work-related stuff to my PB for off-site backup safety concerns.

But I'm not sure if I can write anything off at all.


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If you write off the Powerbook and the hard drive (and maybe the AirPort card) I think you'll be fine...the other stuff might not be kosher in the event of an audit...

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Post by Jeff White » Fri Feb 02, 2007 11:29 am

ceilingcat84 wrote:If you write off the Powerbook and the hard drive (and maybe the AirPort card) I think you'll be fine...the other stuff might not be kosher in the event of an audit...
Yeah, so the PB, HD, AP Card, and PCMCIA firewire card. I definitely do not want the get audited. Yikes! :shock: That would suck.

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Post by jspartz » Sun Feb 04, 2007 6:24 pm

I have my eye on a MIJ telecaster reissue. Normally it would be a 500 series product (P1 or the upcoming Chandler Germ). But I have been getting the itch to be a bit more musical myself so a new guitar has moved its way up my list of wants/needs.

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Post by kayagum » Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:19 pm

Jason, go up to the Twin Cities, visit either American Guitar Boutique (St. Paul) or My Music Store (Golden Valley) and pick up a G&L Tribute Series tele. I can't say enough good things about them.

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Post by junkstar » Mon Feb 05, 2007 7:20 am

I'm depressed because my refun fun money seriously needs to be put into buying a few pairs of nice headphones to replace my 3 sets of 20 year-old AKG 240's that are finally dying off in a variety of ways. Please, someone help get me excited about buying new cans...

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Post by Jeff White » Mon Feb 05, 2007 7:52 am

jspartz wrote:I have my eye on a MIJ telecaster reissue. Normally it would be a 500 series product (P1 or the upcoming Chandler Germ). But I have been getting the itch to be a bit more musical myself so a new guitar has moved its way up my list of wants/needs.

Jason
I can't say enough great things about the Fender Highway 1 Telecasters, too.

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Post by kayagum » Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:09 am

SE Reflexion Filter + ModTrap = instant vocal booth for around $500.

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Post by pandatone » Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:29 am

pay off debt. get a check up.

then, if there is enough, buy gear that has a nice resale value. (one could argue, its like high risk investing)
some neve compressors, or vintage API pres.. etc.. (not modern remakes either)

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Post by The Real MC » Mon Feb 05, 2007 1:28 pm

My tax refund will go straight to paying off credit cards. I get a decent refund because the alimony to the ex is a tax deduction :lol: although 2007 will be the last year as my obligations are done this year 8)

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Post by dtrider » Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:24 am

A-Barr wrote:What bugs me is I pay a couple grand in student loans every year and I can't deduct it 'cause I'm not currently a student, what kinda sh** is that?
You can deduct the interest paid on a student loan up to 2500 dollars per return.

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Post by Coco » Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:34 am

I'll be lucky if I get $200 CDN back. I'll probably plop it down on the visa bill or lisence my motorcycle.
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Post by Coco » Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:42 am

kayagum wrote:SE Reflexion Filter + ModTrap = instant vocal booth for around $500.
Mod Trap looks cool. Where are you buying from and how much?

I've been thinking about a Reflexion Filter as well.
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Post by kayagum » Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:58 am

My earlier post have links (in red) to both sites. I managed to find a modtrap in a local store, but you can order from the website.

Very happy with both products.

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