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Thanks for posting Lee, was unaware and will forward this link to a number of clients. It never ends.

Wouldn’t the hard part be on taxpayer (or us) whether or not K1 income or the taxpayer qualifies for the deduction?

I've only fired a few over the years and did it by a telephone call telling them I think they would be better served by someone else. I also let them know that I will be available to their new preparer if needed. I like to leave on good terms, but it feels so good getting rid of the PITAs, usually people that call all year for every petty nonsense reason you can think of. I've raised their prices but the money is still not worth it. Lucky for me I like most of my clients and am more than happy to give them added value with answering their questions during the year, as long as they don't abuse my good nature, or else they get the call.

Just read on the ATX Blog that Payroll Compliance will be updated to latest platform. They're also looking for Beta testers. Poe's Raven was right on when he only repeats "Nevermore"....we'll never get rid of him.

It's 184 pages. That's it, I quit. Here's the link if you're interested. Sec 199.pdf

Great explanation Lee, thanks. A nurse for 45 years, she deserves a medal. From personal experience I know they are special people who don't get enough recognition.

I think it is the Part B that can be postponed. Part A is "free" so they say. If TP has not yet signed up for SS I think he needs to sign up for Medicare at 65 to avoid penalty.

I'm not 100% on this, but shouldn't TP sign up for Medicare but delay benefits to avoid a future penalty and continue HSA? Something to check up on.

Sometimes their is no answer to what the brain types so fast, so go have a bear or too and prey it never happens again.

I don't know the fix, but I would certainly insist ATX introduces me to a higher level techie until it is fixed. Good luck.

All the best to you in retirement Ron. Hope you stay busy and have some fun. Don't get too cozy in some big lounge chair with a cup and TV remote holder.

I went to look at W2 from DFAS and FICA was higher than wages due to combat duty, opposite of your example. So I have no clue.

Yes, I have 1 where the differential was due to combat zone pay and another I assumed was active duty non combat zone.

Paul, Welcome, you have until 7/29 to email your comments to IRS at: [email protected]. Let 'em have it, you make some good points. Bill

Trying to find some choice words for my letter. BTW, I love dinosaurs since I worked in a Sinclair gas station as a kid. Remember Dino?

Thanks Lee, evidently this is not over if they are entertaining comments. My being a perennial optimist I am hopeful some sanity will take root. I like Abby's letter, will make a nice template in keeping it short, sweet, and to the point. Now where's my thesaurus?

Already did, congressman and senators. Unfortunately they're all on the other side to do much good. I hope everyone writes too. This is a real disgrace.

Maybe the EPA should step in.....or wait, sorry, I lost my head. But really, is this some kind of a joke? What will it take, a Million Tax Preparers March on the Capitol to make the fools on the hill realize the foolishness of this re design when it only needed to have some modification. If I remember correctly it was Forbes idea of a post card sized return but with total simplification of the tax code, at least those two things go together, not what's coming out of Washington now, they're freaking me out.

I am at a loss of words to express my disdain for this.....words that can be printed here.

And maybe a bill....

I'll be keeping my hairdresser. It's very simple, she receives a 1099 from owner, no other financial transactions such as product and rent. Besides, I need her for her mousse recommendations as I don't have the lustrous hair from years ago.

So cool to hear everyone's voice, great job!

I don't know, maybe I'm being cynical as some people are pushing the postcard size to satisfy their own reasoning to portray simplification, when in reality I think it will cause more complications, more likely for us and the taxpayers than them. I guess we still have to wait as maybe they need to test run this. Let's hope they come up with true simplification or adjustments that make it easy, but I have no faith in them whatsoever.. Couldn't they just leave the 1040 as is and just omit and add what is necessary? Familiarity seems to be what people like, at least for us mature people. No, that would be too logical and sensible, they need to put their approval stamp on it for their egos and for everyone to think a postcard idea (like that is tax reform) is better than a letter size, we shall see.

That was great, so descriptive I could taste the steak and beer, heard the water going over the falls, and felt my stomach grumble after thinking of sake. This is what fond memories are made of, simply perfect. Sounds like SoNot is a fun travel companion, being so agreeable to the busy schedule you kept her on. Really wish I was there, so glad you all, I mean Y'all were able to do this.