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ave1024
I Took The Wrong Road
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That Led To The Wrong Tendencies
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If MTA approves that new budget... my extra $100 a month goes out the window
So I was nice and happy when the new Stimulus plan allows me to deduct double of my commuting expenses. That along with the new tax cuts allowed me to take home an extra $100 a month.
Now if MTA approves this new budget with 25% rate hikes, those new savings go right out the window.
My friend said her Penn to Ronkonkoma would go up $74 dollars. I would also assume subways would go up too.
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Posted 3/25/09 9:40 AM  |
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2nd verse same as the 1st
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Re: If MTA approves that new budget... my extra $100 a month goes out the window
I heard the subway might go up to $2.50.
If the 25% passes - my ticket will go up to $200 and I am still in Queens for pete's sake.  I am waiting for the announcement before I get my transit checks this week.
Message edited 3/25/2009 9:46:34 AM.
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| Posted 3/25/09 9:42 AM |
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KGools
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Re: If MTA approves that new budget... my extra $100 a month goes out the window
I'm praying so hard it doesn't go up. I wouldn't be able to afford getting into work every morning. How does that makes sense?! 
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| Posted 3/25/09 9:54 AM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Susan
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Re: If MTA approves that new budget... my extra $100 a month goes out the window
My umlimited metro card will go up $22/month. My LIRR ticket will go up $66 a month.
My monthly commute will now be $369.
For the same or worse service.
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| Posted 3/25/09 10:03 AM |
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k-diggity
stay classy.......
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Re: If MTA approves that new budget... my extra $100 a month goes out the window
My commute would go up $80 for a total of $403/month!
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| Posted 3/25/09 10:18 AM |
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Sherwood
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Re: If MTA approves that new budget... my extra $100 a month goes out the window
I am so furious about this that I just sent a letter to the State Majority leader. Not that it will do any good...
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| Posted 3/25/09 10:50 AM |
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Re: If MTA approves that new budget... my extra $100 a month goes out the window
It's disgusting. Monthly MTA will go from $80 to over $100. My LIRR ticked will also go up.... It’s really disheartening that middle class is getting pushed out of LI and in general. I was watching the news interview people on the LIRR last night and it literally makes me sick to hear these peoples stories, some are having to literally CHOOSE between groceries and commuting, some are thinking of selling their homes, and others were just totally breaking down. It’s really just awful. 
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| Posted 3/25/09 10:58 AM |
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nicrae
He's here!
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Re: If MTA approves that new budget... my extra $100 a month goes out the window
If this goes through my commute will be $341 a month just for the LIRR. Add on a metro-card and I think I am going to throw up 
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| Posted 3/25/09 11:14 AM |
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Cheeks24
Living a dream
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Cheeks
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Re: If MTA approves that new budget... my extra $100 a month goes out the window
My ticket goes up $46.25 so I'll be paying $231.25 now
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| Posted 3/25/09 11:16 AM |
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robynfs
12/6/10!!
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Re: If MTA approves that new budget... my extra $100 a month goes out the window
It passed...that totally stinks. If I was still doing that commute, I would be completely frustrated!
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| Posted 3/25/09 12:06 PM |
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hotelcalie
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Re: If MTA approves that new budget... my extra $100 a month goes out the window
Posted by ave1024
So I was nice and happy when the new Stimulus plan allows me to deduct double of my commuting expenses. That along with the new tax cuts allowed me to take home an extra $100 a month.
How do you write off the expense? My CPA said no.
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| Posted 3/25/09 1:41 PM |
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VickiC
Rocking the party
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Vicki
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Re: If MTA approves that new budget... my extra $100 a month goes out the window
Posted by hotelcalie
Posted by ave1024
So I was nice and happy when the new Stimulus plan allows me to deduct double of my commuting expenses. That along with the new tax cuts allowed me to take home an extra $100 a month.
How do you write off the expense? My CPA said no.
Transit checks! It reduces your overall taxable income and you get that money back every month by reimbursement.
I'll have to up my contribution every month now.
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| Posted 3/25/09 1:48 PM |
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