- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
| Favorite team: | New Orleans Saints  |
| Location: | Paradise |
| Biography: | |
| Interests: | |
| Occupation: | |
| Number of Posts: | 12 |
| Registered on: | 1/28/2006 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
Recent Posts
Message
48 inch built-in refrigerator
Posted by lsumed on 11/17/23 at 3:38 pm
Looking for creative solutions.
We have a 48-inch built in GE profile refrigerator with nice cabinets built around it. Have tried everything to repair it, but it needs a new control board which is no longer made by GE. At this point I am looking at just getting new fridge, but any built-in this size costs minimum 10k. While I like the look, we certainly need just basic refrigeration and can't pay 10k. Is there anything I can do for 2k or less that can fit in this space?
We have a 48-inch built in GE profile refrigerator with nice cabinets built around it. Have tried everything to repair it, but it needs a new control board which is no longer made by GE. At this point I am looking at just getting new fridge, but any built-in this size costs minimum 10k. While I like the look, we certainly need just basic refrigeration and can't pay 10k. Is there anything I can do for 2k or less that can fit in this space?
4
preventing freezing pipes
Posted by lsumed on 12/19/22 at 7:21 am
We will be out of town for the incoming freeze, and I plan on turning off main water supply to home and draining the system.
Have a tankless water heater in the attic. Should I turn off the tankless heater while the water is drained? Anything else to consider? Thanks in advance.
Have a tankless water heater in the attic. Should I turn off the tankless heater while the water is drained? Anything else to consider? Thanks in advance.
toilet is quite old probably greater than 30 years. It moves a little bit when weight is shifted on/off, so could be wax ring or a small crack I suppose.
Odd that it does not feel wet on the ground or in the crawl space underneath. and there is no subfloor just floorboards house is from 1860s.
Odd that it does not feel wet on the ground or in the crawl space underneath. and there is no subfloor just floorboards house is from 1860s.
leak at base of toilet
Posted by lsumed on 11/28/22 at 9:32 am
Noticed this discoloration of wood at base of toilet. I think it has to be a leak from bad wax ring? Although it does not feel wet at all around the base or in the crawl space under the toilet.
:usa:
START 529 K-12
Posted by lsumed on 12/3/21 at 9:52 am
I have a fair understanding of traditional college 529. What is the consensus on utilizing the START K-12 program?
As I understand it,
-there are no upfront tax breaks (although this may be changing in 2022?).
-any gains are exempt from federal (and state?) tax if used for approved private schools in Louisiana
-maximum 10k withdrawal per year (is this per child or total?)
-maximum total 180k deposit for all children
- can roll funds into traditional college 529 when child graduates high school
I assume, although have not seen it written, that you can withdraw your principal at anytime without penalty?
This seems like a no-brainer if you have kids in private school in LA, but have not talked to anyone personally who has used it.
Appreciate any comments.
As I understand it,
-there are no upfront tax breaks (although this may be changing in 2022?).
-any gains are exempt from federal (and state?) tax if used for approved private schools in Louisiana
-maximum 10k withdrawal per year (is this per child or total?)
-maximum total 180k deposit for all children
- can roll funds into traditional college 529 when child graduates high school
I assume, although have not seen it written, that you can withdraw your principal at anytime without penalty?
This seems like a no-brainer if you have kids in private school in LA, but have not talked to anyone personally who has used it.
Appreciate any comments.
re: LA tuition donation tax credit
Posted by lsumed on 8/25/18 at 10:34 am to I B Freeman
I believe the wording is "after August 27". That would mean anything donated on Monday Aug 27 will still qualify for deduction. I plan to wire the second half of my Aces donation first thing Monday morning.
re: LA tuition donation tax credit
Posted by lsumed on 7/30/18 at 8:37 am to LSUFanHouston
Very helpful. They are asking for half of donation by mid August, so this decision would need to be made soon. Are you recommending it for your clients? I doubt there will be any clarity from the IRS in the next few weeks..
Worst case scenario is you don't get the fed deduction on 95%, and you have slightly overpaid your LA taxes...for a good cause. Best case saves thousands. Seems worth the risk.
Worst case scenario is you don't get the fed deduction on 95%, and you have slightly overpaid your LA taxes...for a good cause. Best case saves thousands. Seems worth the risk.
re: LA tuition donation tax credit
Posted by lsumed on 7/28/18 at 7:43 pm to I B Freeman
No limit that I know of.
I do recall reading news releases in May that the IRS would be following "form over substance" policy when it comes to determining whether these state tax credit programs would truly qualify for federal deductions. Don't think they have issued actual guidelines yet..
I do recall reading news releases in May that the IRS would be following "form over substance" policy when it comes to determining whether these state tax credit programs would truly qualify for federal deductions. Don't think they have issued actual guidelines yet..
LA tuition donation tax credit
Posted by lsumed on 7/28/18 at 2:48 pm
re: Hub Club?
Posted by lsumed on 12/29/16 at 6:41 pm to LSUpelsSaints
I got Hub Club seats that say SRO (standing room only). Is it first come first serve for the seats or am I going to be standing all night?
re: Sand Bar on False River
Posted by lsumed on 9/14/14 at 6:44 pm to Tiger In the Swamp
Awesome bar. Great food. Beautiful lake. Definitely worth the drive from BR.
Popular
27
