Robotunicorn

u/Robotunicorn@lemmy.world
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on Dinner time! · c/lemmyshitpost · 2 pts · 15d

Try dry food toppers. Sprinkle a little on and they think it’s something completely different. Haha.

I second the socializing. We got our boys when they were 6 months an after bringing them home realized they were not socialized at all. It’s been a struggle but we’re finally getting them comfortable with family, friends and other dogs.

on Sassy burrito · c/cat · 6 pts · 226d

My torty had “sassy” written in her vet chart. Them torties don’t play around.

For some insight into others…my son is 21, struggled with school (failed most of his community college courses right out of high school), struggled to keep retail/restaurant jobs and trying to figure out who he is. He took about a year off of school and finally going back (because he wants to, not because I or anyone else told him to).

Like others have said, easier said than done, but taking a “pause” in life is ok. Your mental health is way more important than how you might think people see you or what society says you’re “supposed” to do. My husband dropped out of high school, never went to college and now has a six figure job.

Also, I suggest you stay off social media. It was the best decision I ever made. People on social media mostly only post about the positive things in their lives. You’re not seeing all the shit they keep inside, their messed up emotions, their drug/alcohol use, etc.

This or soaker hoses. For drip irrigation, if you’re hooking up to a spigot, just keep in mind the pressure isn’t great so the longer your tubing, the less the end will get. I finally hooked mine up to our sprinkler system and it’s better, especially with raised beds.

As someone else mentioned, if you have raised beds and using a spigot, might not be the best option. But play around with it. Hands off watering will change your gardening life!! :)

This is more for a tax preparer, but might be useful in your situation that my organization put together.

Top Questions to Ask a Paid Preparer

  1. How do you determine your fee and how much will it cost?

    • Reasonable fees vary, but the cost to prepare your return should not be based on the amount of your refund.
  2. Are you open and available all year-round?

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  3. What is the expected time frame for receiving my completed tax returns after submitting all required documents?

    • Setting clear expectations is crucial.
  4. If the Michigan Department of Treasury or IRS contacts me regarding my return, will you be able to assist me?

    • The answer should be yes because you must respond if this happens.
  5. Will you be signing the tax return as a preparer?

    • Yes.

    May I see proof of your PTIN?

    • All signing preparers are required to have a PTIN.
  6. How is your data protected?

    • The preparer should have a written security plan as required by the IRS.
  7. Will I be receiving my refund directly (i.e., through the mail or direct deposit)?

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  8. Will you provide me with a copy of my completed tax return and return any original documents I provided?

    • Yes.
  9. Are you affiliated with a professional organization?

  10. How do you learn about new tax laws?

  • The best answer is through continuing education.
  1. Do you have a professional license, credential, or training? If so, may I see proof including current status?

*A "no" response to questions 8 & 9 does not necessarily mean that the tax preparer has a lesser ability to properly prepare your tax return.