http://www.businessinsider.com/us-budget-surplus-january-2013-2013-2
According to the latest Monthly Treasury Statement, the U.S. posted a budget surplus of $2.88 billion in January. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg were expecting a deficit of $2.0 billion.
According to Reuters, this is the first January budget surplus in five years.
Receipts were $272.2 billion while the spending was $269.3 billion. This is important to remember, because budget deficits and surpluses aren't just about spending levels. Indeed, growth plays just as important a role.
Quote from: RecycleMichael on February 12, 2013, 01:59:10 PM
http://www.businessinsider.com/us-budget-surplus-january-2013-2013-2
According to the latest Monthly Treasury Statement, the U.S. posted a budget surplus of $2.88 billion in January. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg were expecting a deficit of $2.0 billion.
According to Reuters, this is the first January budget surplus in five years.
Receipts were $272.2 billion while the spending was $269.3 billion. This is important to remember, because budget deficits and surpluses aren't just about spending levels. Indeed, growth plays just as important a role.
I credit excessive tree removal.
Quote from: Townsend on February 12, 2013, 02:01:09 PM
I credit excessive tree removal.
Remember: trees damage homes.
Quote from: Hoss on February 12, 2013, 03:11:44 PM
Remember: trees damage homes.
They drop coconuts that kill 150ish people a year.
The IRS delayed tax refunds this year.
Quote from: YoungTulsan on February 12, 2013, 03:23:30 PM
The IRS delayed tax refunds this year.
Shhhh. They're Trillions behind in refunds. They waited until January 30th to open tax filing. This of course creates some inflated numbers.
http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/IRS-Offers-Advice-Coping-Delayed-Tax-Season-65425-1.html
Then of course there is also this.
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All of which makes Dr. Evil very happy.
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Quote from: YoungTulsan on February 12, 2013, 03:23:30 PM
The IRS delayed tax refunds this year.
Not by much. Got mine in 9 days after filing (I did file on the 30th). The state took only four days.