Janitor Bob

Does anybody know if the current residential energy credits (work done in 2009) will still be good this time next year for improvemts (i.e. new windows, doord, etc) done in 2010? Client did not do anything in 2009, so no credit on this year taxes, but she wants to know if all of the work she is doing now will get her a credit next year. Thanks

You can do that for most forms & pubs, but the IRS Refund Cycle Chart is Pub. 2043...which is not recognized when you try to order from the web-site.

In previous years I would call a certain phone number at IRS to order bulk quantities of certain forms and publications....such as 150 refund cycle charts to put in client folders. This year, however, I cannot find that number and do not see it advertised anywhere....does anyone have it? I do not want to use my color toner cartridge if IRS will send at no charge as in years past.

Hello to all!! I'm all geared up for another season and look forward to posting, reading, learning, and helping. The season is already off to a rough start, however....Lila the giant dog just ate my 1040 Express Answers book.

Client filed had not filed her 2006 taxes and, not surprisingly, IRS sent letter informing her that if she did not file, she would be assessed the IRS estimate of $25,000 due. I filed her 2006 taxes and she owed a much smaller $4,000. While IRS was processing her return (which I was informed could take many months), her employer received a notice of garnishment...for the full $25,000. Is there any way to get this garnishment stopped since it is not the correct amount? Client called IRS, but they basically said "tough". She is calling attorney to advise...but have any of you had experience in getting IRS to stop or modify a wage garnishment?

My client worked for a local restaurant that, in my experience, is famous for making w-2/1099 errors....It is a small family-owned business that is trying to do too much on its own without help from outside accounting/payroll companies. back to my point....client worked in the kitchen and had non-tip wages for 2008 of $1,344.00 and Federal taxes withheld of $5.00 every week for 28 weeks ($140.00 total withheld). Her last check stub clearly shows this income and tax withheld for the year. However, her 2008 W-2 has nothing in boxes 1-10....In the earnings summary portion of W-2, it lists $1,344.00 non-taxable compensation.....but my client clearly had $140.00 withheld in Federal taxes! Because client gets EIC.....including this income as earned in box 1 of W-2 would increase her EIC by approx. $400.00...So client desperately wants a corrected W-2 that accurately shows income as taxable and indicates the $140.00 withheld in Federal tax. Both she (and myself via a letter to employer) has explained the error requested the corrected W-2. The employer verbally acknowledged the mistake, but has not sent a corrected W-2. I need to file an amended return for the client showing this income as taxable and stating the fed tax withheld, but what form should I use 4852?

Just Remember.....Monkeys wear plaid too!

When I installed this newest version, a very pretty nurse arrived at my front door and offered to shave my butt......I must admit to being somewhat confused, but I guess this was a good update.

As long as you have had prior coverage through ANY health insurance, there is not a "Pre-existing" conditions concern. If you have had continuous coverage through any health plan(s), a new health plan is required to cover them.

I just called them as well and they told me the same thing...As long as I ordered in April, I would get ATX software. I want to be happy, but the entire situation just makes me uneasy and concerned for the future

I just spoke to Braeden (who is, admittedly trying to catch up after just getting back into the office today). He stated that there are meeting going on but that currently, TRX position is that they stand behind their offer to supply the ATX software at the prices they mentioned (299 and 699)...But that if, for any reason, they cannot, we will all receive our payments refunded in full. Hopefully we will all get some clarification soon.

Or they use the knife to spread the peanut butter then use the same knife in the jelly without rinsing it...getting peanut butter in the jelly.....Oh...wait...that is my daughter...not clients...oh well...still irritating.

All I know is I had to buy my own frikkin' pizza last night!

....and TRX has that secret sauce!....yummy

I want sprinkles...sprinkles make everything better!

Florida ATXers.....My fiance' and I are planning a short vacation down to Siesta Key, Florida....What is in the area (besides the beach) that we should see?

OUCH

Yes...what he said!

BITE ME

This is what I plan to do. I have mailed on last notice to the employer and will give them 30 days to supply corrected W-2. If they do not, I will file 4852 and let the IRS deal with the employer and no, this employee did not earn tips...she was janitorial and maintenance only...no tip income.

There is a certain employer in my town that has had issues in the past with incorrect W-2's so the following problem with my client is no surprise.....Client worked part-time at this restaurant until July 2008. Client earned $1,334.00. Each check was too small to have Fed tax withheld automatically, but via her W-4, she had additional $5.00 withheld every pay for Fed tax. ...BUT....her W-2 is blank (all boxes empty) and the earnings summary portion of the W-2 states the following: Gross Pay: $1,334.00 Less Misc. Non Taxable Comp.: $1,334.00 WHAT?! What is this employer pulling? I have the last check stub from the client....indicates $1,334.00 earned and $140.00 withheld in Fed Tax. This employer refuses to provide a corrected W-2. Can I simply create a W-2C myself with corrected info? I have no way of knowing if any Ohio, Med, or FICA tax was withheld...W-2 is blank and last check stub only mentions Federal withholding amount. This is important as increasing her taxable wages and tax withheld increases her EIC and refund.

I guess I did see that in February when I was looking at it, but ignored it because I do not have any military retireees.....A preparer that I work with, though did not see it..and he has at least 5 military retirees.

I though I was almost done....In the last 20 minutes, 5 calls....5 extensions to do tonight.

I just found out...On April 14, that The Ohio IT-1040 has a deduction for Military retirement included in gross wages (Line 45g)......I do not have any military retireees, so no big deal.....But how did I not know about this? Did ATX check for this or provide any warnings? Did I miss this in some "what's new for Ohio" class?

I would file to make sure you retain visibility of the carryover.