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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: EchotaSheeple   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: ACA for next year
Date: 11/01/25 5:14 PM
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I might HAVE TO VOLUNTARILY PAY TAXES :):):)

The last 5 years I've done a wonderful job keeping my income low as hell, maxing out the subsidies and also usually getting roughly $3400 in child credit refunds. (I retired 5 years ago, no work income)

Trouble is, the "low income" might push my kids on CHIP insurance which is like Medicaid for kids and i've asked around so much - some people told me it's actually really good insurance. Others have told me that *some* doctors and hospitals treat CHIP and Medicaid patients with lower priorities and that aint happening.

Based on what I *think* i know i'll have to RAISE my income and paid a few bucks in taxes - but in return kids stay on the PPO with me and Wifey.

LMAO --me -*trying* to pay taxes.

Hitler is playing Scrabble with Bin Laden and enjoying a cool frigid day.

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