Big TV Help

[MaryS]

Still OT, but that is specific to CA, and for Vince, who is probably even more confused than usual by now.

Vince is in California, at least physically.

[Vince P]

Still OT, but that is specific to CA, and for Vince, who is probably even more confused than usual by now.

Vince is in California, at least physically.

LOL, but Vince wishes he wasn't.

Anyways, mission accomplished re big TV thingy! Vince is now a happy couch potato with a twist.

Thanks to everyone for all their help, especially to Todd B - that was the kindest thing anyone has ever done for me - I can't believe your generosity.

So I finally decided on that 6100 Samsung Smart TV with the Apps and browser. I check prices from various sources and whoa - I find that Coxco has it for about the same price as the other discounts stores but Coxco offers a DOUBLE manufacture’s warranty - basically an upgraded two year In-House complimentary one.

So I go to Coxco last night and there is my baby: $1,849 - $400 rebate, so it's only $1,449 including Lifetime help. And if you know Vince, you know he needs lifetime support. Plus Coxco has a 90-day return policy even if I purposely smash it up when my horses/Dodgers lose again.

But here's the good part:

Right next to this TV is another Samsung - an even better one with 3D, Apps, full browser, Dual Core processing, etc, etc. And it also comes with 4 pairs of electronic 3D glasses and a wireless Keyboard which is a huge plus in Vince's opinion. Can you imagine typing in "$77 to win on the Rams" on a tiny loving remote control? No way. Keyboard baby, keyboard.

Best news: price was $2,549 but they had a pre Black Friday thingy for $1,000 off making the final price only $1,549 - just $100 more that what I was going to pay for the 6000 series one, but with all the extra trimmings and an even better picture.

Here's what I got: http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN55ES7100FXZA

Again thanks for all the guidance in here.

[Syncopate]

Plus Coxco has a 90-day return policy even if I purposely smash it up when my horses/Dodgers lose again.

I believe Spring Training is more than a few months off so I'm sure you're safe on that part.

[PrivateSmiles]

Glad that onerous ordeal is over for you, Vince. Enjoy the new toy.

[Andyc]

I live in WA state. We don't have state tax. We do have sales tax. However, we don't have anyplace on the 1040 form to claim it. When you buy an item on the Internet and the store doesn't have a physical prescence in your state, how do you know how much the sales tax is in the state where the item is being purchased if there is no indication in the transaction?

You wouldn't report the transaction on a Federal return because it is a state transaction. When you report a use tax to your state you use the rate for the county where you "use" the the product, i.e., your local rate.

http://dor.wa.gov/content/findtaxesandrates/usetax/

[Andyc]

Andy,

Can I deduct the price of this TV as a gambling expense when I lose?

And which line do I enter it on Schedule A?

Vince P

I am quite certain that your losses should be categorized as charitable contributions. Line 16 of schedule A.