Anyone buying photography equipment with their tax returns? I had a surprise today - not a good one!

I used to look forward to spending my tax return every year on a new lens, camera, flash, whatever. Not any more! Last year and this year I've had to pay. However, according to my calculations, I expected a nice refund this year. After working on my taxes for almost 6 hours today, I was totally shocked when I discovered I have to pay - a lot!!!!!!!! I went over the figures numerous times thinking I made a mistake. In the end, the IRS won! At any rate, I'm glad it's over. I really don't know how I miscalculated - I'm usually right on the mark. In previous years, I've even purchased the item ahead of time anticipating a nice return. Oh well........

Thankfully I had enough money in my photography budget to get my new Tokina!

Liz