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  1. Bellebot

    Trailblazer SS

    Hey- Just wondering if anyone out there knows anything from personal experience with these vehicles, or from word of mouth from someone they know that has one? I am looking at these, and I love everything about them.....OK....maybe just the Corvette-derived 390 HP V8, but that is about...
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    Exam Day Prep.

    I agree with much of what is said here. For myself, the day before, I took off from work. I organized my exam materials, got all the proper documentation ready to go, and made my lunch for the next day. Then, I took the dogs for a walk, and enjoyed the somewhat nice day. After that, I just...
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    P.E raise

    After I passed the P.E, I got a raise that worked out to be $1000 more than I was making prior to our companies pay cut. I cannot be one to complain too much though, the Land development industry in MN is struggling pretty bad right now. When the market turns around, then it will be time for...
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    PE prep cost tax write-off?

    From my understanding, exam prep fees are a legitimate expense, as long as they are for career advancement in the same field, which for the FE, PE would be the case. If the exam was for a field different than engineering, I believe those are costs one must foot on their own. I hope this makes...
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    PE prep cost tax write-off?

    MEPE2B, Cement is on the right track. On Schedule A from form 1040, lines 21 through 23, which include unreimbursed employee expenses (job travel, union dues, job education, etc), any tax preparation fees, and then investment expenses, safe deposit box, etc. However, to get this deduction...
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    A present for passing?

    I have yet to reward myself for passing the P.E. I am looking hard at a new Chrysler 300C, but it seems a little too drastic a purchase for now. I like the Ipod touch idea, I just may do that as well.
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    Typical Reactions?

    Question for those who have either passed or failed the exam in the past.........how did you celebrate if you passed? on the flip side.......what did those who did not pass do to alleviate the disappointing news?
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