Should I pay my tax, or buy the bike I want that is on tardme?

**Akzle** · 16th December 2013, 12:40

Originally Posted by sels1

Needs vs wants isn't it...
At the end of the day life is generally easier if you keep nice n square with the taxman.

noone needs to pay tax.

**slofox** · 16th December 2013, 12:41

Buy the bike. Fuck the taxman.

**bogan** · 16th December 2013, 12:43

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

I think that will be the go. The secret of comedy is timing. I can use the money I have set aside for tax, then when the grey fuckers come knocking I will be able to pay them. I've missed out on a couple of bikes this year and I dont want to miss out again.

Debating somewhat similar myself, I reckon it's a fine plan until you get through the year and even better deals start coming up...

Originally Posted by slofox

Buy the bike. Fuck the taxman.

I know prostitution is legal now, but is it an accepted form of payment too?

**Big Dave** · 16th December 2013, 12:56

Originally Posted by sels1

Needs vs wants isn't it...
At the end of the day life is generally easier if you keep nice n square with the taxman.

Aye. I've seen the wreckage when he eventually catches up waving an interest bill too.

Musicians are the worst. I know one who copped a $100k bill. 20 years of cash at the stage door.

**Big Dave** · 16th December 2013, 13:10

On the same email just now:

>>>income tax refund $ 1382.42

Yay. New portable computer.

>>> ACC invoices $ 1290.97

Sigh.

**sels1** · 16th December 2013, 13:34

Originally Posted by Akzle

noone needs to pay tax.

really? try not paying for a while and see what happens...

The only things you can be sure of in life is death and taxes.

**Akzle** · 16th December 2013, 13:48

Originally Posted by sels1

really? try not paying for a while and see what happens...

The only things you can be sure of in life is death and taxes.

i havent 'paid' 'income tax' in over a year, and i minimise the GST by trading in drugs and whores.

and i'm not sure about either of those things, or the quote itself, and it irks me that so many people accept it.

**Old Steve** · 16th December 2013, 13:50

Unfortunately, if you're in the position of having to pay taxes, you then won't qualify at WINZ for a payment to buy a bike so you can get to work.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 16th December 2013, 14:54

Having spoken to the owner of the bike I want I am a mite less keen than I was. "Oh yeah, the bike has a race motor and no electric OR kick start". I want a road bike and the last thing I want to do is have to push the fucker to get it going. Its probably had the stand bracket sawed off it too so you have to use a pit stand... I forgot to ask the guy.

**pritch** · 16th December 2013, 15:37

I haven't read the whole thread yet, but what's wrong with your current bike?

**HenryDorsetCase** · 16th December 2013, 15:43

Originally Posted by pritch

I haven't read the whole thread yet, but what's wrong with your current bike?

not a thing. this is another for the fleet. If I die with the most toys I win, right?

From the description though it is far more a racer than a cafe racer so maybe not that streetable. Still, if the price is right....

**F5 Dave** · 16th December 2013, 16:20

I've seen a mate sell a lot of toys trying to square up with the Taxman. I think he made the assumption that everything would keep on going swimmingly & it was just timing. But then when things didn't go to plan & the money dried up & tax was owing. All went pearshaped.

You've put the money aside, its not yours, treat it like a 90s lawyer investing money for his clients and you'll find you can 'borrow' it for your own purposes, but one day fate will tap you on the shoulder & you won't feel as clever.

I can't afford a new bike either, but I can afford to buy Classic Motorcycle Mechanics mag & dream a little.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 16th December 2013, 16:28

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

I've seen a mate sell a lot of toys trying to square up with the Taxman. I think he made the assumption that everything would keep on going swimmingly & it was just timing. But then when things didn't go to plan & the money dried up & tax was owing. All went pearshaped.

You've put the money aside, its not yours, treat it like a 90s lawyer investing money for his clients and you'll find you can 'borrow' it for your own purposes, but one day fate will tap you on the shoulder & you won't feel as clever.

I can't afford a new bike either, but I can afford to buy Classic Motorcycle Mechanics mag & dream a little.

ain't that the truth? I love buying magazines on my tablet computer. I have a zinio account and a magazine that is three months old IF you can get it here is $17, and its like $5 on zinio. I get that Classic Racer mag a bit, and some others if they have articles I want to read.

Plus my genius plan to divert tax for a while might fall foul of scrutiny from SWMBO.... IF she ever found out about it.

**carbonhed** · 16th December 2013, 17:09

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

ain't that the truth? I love buying magazines on my tablet computer. I have a zinio account and a magazine that is three months old IF you can get it here is $17, and its like $5 on zinio. I get that Classic Racer mag a bit, and some others if they have articles I want to read.

Plus my genius plan to divert tax for a while might fall foul of scrutiny from SWMBO.... IF she ever found out about it.

Goes to check out zinio.....