Jack from Ohio

78.3% of all statistics are made up.

Client finalized adoption in 2005. Total of 5 dependent children and AGI of $60K. No tax for the adoption credit to offset. 2006-2009 form 8839 was not processed due to the same income/tax situation. Carryforward expenses would have been $19K. Pub says that years 2006 - 2009 can be amended to add form 8839 and bring the carryforward current. Now the question. In the opinion of the experienced folks on this board, do you feel that the IRS will honor the amends for the prior years due to the large amount of carryforward? I don't want to suggest this to my client till I am a bit more certain of this.

I am running 2006 thru 2010 on Windows 7 Pro 64 bit. No issues at all. New computer last tax season. Secondly, I instaled a KVM switch and kept my old XP computer connected to the router and the workgroup. I can switch between the two computers with just 3 keystrokes and use the same monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers for both. I have been called a geek, and LOVE the designation.

ATX truncates and sends it automatically.

If your computer is more than 2 years old, it is your computer. TRUST ME ON THIS!!!

You are missing an ATX critical font. The system then picks the closest thing to it and uses it. ATX_A Regular ATX_B Regular ATX_Logo Regular ATX_N ATX_S Regular All are TTF. MyComputer/C:DRIVE/Windows/Fonts If they are not there, try reinstalling the software.

The former employee owes the employer $40.

I need some direction from the more experienced folks here. I know the employer is not allowed to withhold W-2. What I am seeking is the most expeditious route to solve this issue.

I have all my/our computers custom manufactured for me by a company that is just 45 miles from here. Price is not as good as the giants, but I have 24/7 live American tech support, and next day UPS shipping if a replacement or part is needed. The systems are NOT proprietary and the scarce 3-4 times in the past 7 years I needed support, problem was fixed the same day. No more major name brand computers for me. "The best price is not always the best product."

NO

General Tso's chicken on white rice. Had a client offer to buy it and go get it for me. Cold mountain Dew.

Does NOT meet the requirements. There had to be a binding contract by April 30, 2010 with closing by Sep 30, 2010. Tell him to use Turbo Tax and "ask the box!"

Please let us know how "Turbo Tax Community" will make any difference in how the IRS chooses to proceed with these matters. I am especially anxious to see the "newsworthy" stories that hit the airwaves!

Dlete the information in the zip code field. Then use the restore button for that field. Then re-enter the zip code. This has been working for me.

In our wonderful State of Ohio, almost every little burg, town and city has an income tax. Very few can be e-filed, a few have online submission capability, but most have to be paper filed. Hence the need to cut apart W-2. I use the papercutter because most of the pre-perf paper w-2s don't align correctly anyway. Too much trouble on the part of the payroll department to make sure the paper/program than prints them is aligned properly.

I have a very usefull paper cutter beside my printer.

I send a copy of all forms that have changed. I send an "AS AMENDED" copy, and an "AS ORIGINALLY FILED" copy of the forms that have changes. I have yet to do a 1040-X that did not change the 1040...

I have reached the point where I am going to require all my clients to sign an engagemant letter. With the added scrutiny I will be under, I want something signed by my clients that states that the information they have provided for the preparation of their return is complete, accurate and that all information has been provided. Contact me through the message center here or send me an e-mail. Thanks....

"Unknown" is the trick!!

Just use the old version.

at 1,000+ efiled already. 1% problems, 99% working as should. Must be a NY problem.

Of course this is all subject to "artistic interpretation!" My Grandma, used to have "drawing salve" for those pesky irritating bumps...??

First place in the art show downtown?

Fee increases should be proportional to the square of the aggravation factor involved.

UPDATE - - The testing center was an experience all its own. Nothing allowed to take with you except a calculator, and it could only be a simple calculator. No watches, pens, coins, etc. They provided a locked locker for all my "stuff". They provided 2 sharp pencils and 6 pages of official "Prometric Scratch Pad" pages. Had to turn my pockets inside out to get into the testing area. I had NO objections to any of those policies or procedures because implimenting them puts the "AUTHENTIC" stamp on my results. The ladies running the center were great!! The lady in charge told me... "We have you scheduled for 3 tests and each test gives you 4 hours. We are only here 8 hours." My response... "Ma'am if I cannot pass all three tests in the 4 hours allotted for one of them, I have wasted all my preparation time." Can I simply take one after the other until I am finished?" Must be an unusual request, but she agreed and on we went. Section 1 - Individuals: 100 questions, finished in 50 minutes with a passing score. Guessed at only about 4 answers because of ambiguous wording of the questions. They do NOT reveal your actual score, only that you met the requreiments to pass. Section 2 - Business: 100 questions again, and at about question 33 I knew I was in deep trouble with this one. I did not pass, and the thing that killed me was corp basis, gain, etc. I thought I had all the concepts down, but obviously not. Several questions, I would take all the info provided, (not looking at answer choices till I had done my calcualtions) do all the calculations, and have an answer that was not even close to any of the 4 choices. After experiencing this for 5-6 questions, I realized I was getting my butt kicked for lack of understanding the concepts. Spent an hour and 15 minutes. Bright spot - I know what areas to study so when I take it again in May, I will OWN it!! Section 3 - Representation, Practice & Procedures: Same 100 questions, MANY with silly ambiguously worded questions, but I passed it too. So there is a recap of my EA testing experience yesterday. For anyone planning to take the test, study corporation internal and external basis, trading of cash and property for/with/by all the entities until you can teach it in your sleep, and the rest will be downhill from there!! Jack From Ohio - 66% EA and working on it!!