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Thanx. I thought that's what they meant. taxbilly

When I run an error check I get the message (in red): "The four-character name control assigned to you by the I.R.S. must be entered." What the heck is that? taxbilly

I am here to serve ... and try to keep us out of trouble! :~) taxbilly

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In case you don't have the website: https://sa2.www4.irs.gov/irfof/IRServlet?ap...lectLanguage=en taxbilly

I guess I don't understand the question. Would I prefer to go to the software company's support first or you first? Why would I want to pay you if the software company provides support as part of the price? taxbilly

Yes. Page 24 of Pub 15. taxbilly

Dope slap ... now there's a phrase I haven't heard since my youth! taxbilly

I wouldn't accept anything less than a written reply from the lawyer. taxbilly

The main reason you don't want to roll over too early is because a lot of forms are updated as we go along. taxbilly

May you have many more! taxbilly

I doubt it would be retroactive to 2008 if and when it gets taken up by the new Congress although I've been wrong before. taxbilly

I find AVG is pretty good and it's free! taxbilly

There's lots of info on google about this but it's over my head. Maybe Kyle, Mel or Roger can explain it in layman's terms. taxbilly

Jason: If you work as an employee you can claim this deduction only if the regular and exclusive business use of the home is for the convenience of your employer and the portion of the home is not rented by the employer. Does your employer require you to work out of your home? IRS would consider the fact that you live 300 miles away from the main office as your choice. taxbilly

My fee goes up every year to keep pace with my expenses and to increase my profit. When someone points it out I remind them that their salary went up and I should also be entitled to an increase. I rarely get opposition to my fee. After all they can go to someone else (and probably pay more). taxbilly

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To Roger: <<I actually do have first hand experience in tax preparation and we currently are operating offices in about fifteen states<< What's the name of your company? taxbilly

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May you have many more! taxbilly

<<I actually do have first hand experience in tax preparation and we currently are operating offices in about fifteen states<< What's the name of your company? taxbilly

Thanx for the info. taxbilly

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