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This link was very informative, helps us see how average we are. The original post stated it was a new client, so in my business which is nearly all mail ins I should have mentioned I would be spending some time on the phone getting to know the client (I know, I tend to talk too much, but I get too interested in my clients, for my own protection). The phone contact I have with all clients (mostly routine) is something I don't figure into the price, unless it becomes time intensive. So with a new client, I wouldn't be giving out a bargain price, but I would be setting them up for reasonable pricing to keep them. I have a high retention rate by being fair early on, they rarely get crazy on me for raising a little bit every year.

I could never understand how it is always the same people. They know the deadlines, yet they do the same every year, even joking, "you know me, always late (fill in the name)."

I did have a 2014 credit amount that was taken in error and taxpayer was notified in less than a year.

All the brokers see is the 10% commission. Investor is in the dark unless he asks, but they rarely do.

Should have told him the Jerk Store called and they were running out of him, (George Costanza).

I love how those chains charge such odd numbers, which I guess is their way of calculating entry and form fees. I would charge 150-200 depending on the time it took me. I would probably need more than 34 minutes on the return as I'm the chief cook, bottle washer and reviewer here. My assistant only checks addresses, spelling, and does billing and packaging, etc. Total time could be more than an hour for what you described.

The Tesla S may be the first ever to make that 200K vehicle quota so make sure you get to the showroom early. I think they're around $150K, but think of all the gas you'll be saving, until you get the bill for the new battery, yes, they need to be replaced just like any other battery and they are expensive. Really nice automobile.

These phishing scams come in all varieties, had a few this year. Best to just delete until the next one pops up. I wonder if the real Jorge Chabo knows about this.

And here's a loser....well, not really.

I believe it has to be a plug in hybrid or electric. You could also check out Edmunds.com for an easy to read list of models and their credit.

It's this Wednesday. While I'm not totally on board with this day because we don't recognize other professions. But I can understand how important these people are to a business, helping to keep it running smoothly. For my admin assistant, she gets flowers, shoes, and taken out to a nice dinner. I know what's good for me, I can't handle the silent treatment if I do nothing.

I seem to remember that's usually been a week or so after it came out.

No, you'll just have to input all the info manually. Thanks Marilyn, I try to learn something everyday, now I know what the OS form is. Still hoping for that GB Packer client. Bill

Agreed, she won't leave us. Catherine, you're part of our own little tribe with a commonality of experiences and knowledge that only we can understand each other, especially what we deal with on a day to day basis. Besides, what's left for us to do in retirement, paint by numbers?

I also would have sold to this guy after hearing all the background info and credentials. No way could you have known if he indeed had early dementia or if he has personal problems, or just overwhelmed with too much work. What he does need is a good talking to.....tell him to snap out of it and pay attention to his responsibilities and work or he will pay dearly in money and career.

You both gave me an idea. Since the program does seem incomplete without the other states feature, maybe it should be negotiable as a trade off for the time wasted in Retrying and Starting Services (also makes the program incomplete). Sort of like double entry bookkeeping for time, and time is money. I know I'll be asking my rep, he better not laugh at me. Joan, I think the feature is gone already, blog said it ended 4/18.

Just read that 15.8 will be here soon. It ends the free trials for Tax Research and Credit for State taxes paid (I think ended already). Also some fixes for # of forms, when adding them to a return, and something with customized forms. Hope everyone finished their multiple state returns. I'll be interested to hear what it will cost, was a nice added touch to the program.

This is funny, I'm was also guilty, like the plumber with the leaky faucet or the painter with the peeling house, or the....well, you get the picture.

Great family picture. We're three boys too, and my Mom (much older than you) would give the world to have all three of us together for her birthday. If only we could shrink the country.

But then he would never be able to surprise you.

I was impressed how they merged our first names on a glossy letter. The way I understand it the best price is guaranteed to 5/31 although that could be negotiated all year. I also heard the new quote is 10% more than last year. And so the drama begins, before you even get to catch your breath.

Thought I was done Saturday morning, ending a near Perfect Season, except for the few bumps and bruises. But yesterday, my first ID Theft of the year, Perfect, just Perfect.

Thanks Lee. I do most of the above on a regular basis since my EFIN was compromised before the season started. Everyone should pay special attention to what you are reporting.

I can understand the pressure when getting towards the end. With a small practice like mine just under 250 returns (just me and an admin assistant) I have the luxury of being done before the deadline, with only about 15 extensions. But when computer problems hit and giant returns trying to get completed and the clock ticking, it's just not worth the expense of things going wrong. I admire both of your decisions and glad I'm not in your shoes, because I would have probably shot myself by now, or start drinking....more that is.

I thought about that too but the gross amount is still under the standard deduction, and it was his only income.