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Yeah, more like "one today". Lol. The one I'm working on now, the wife kept whining about having a kid in college and how expensive it is (which I don't know anything about, since I have two and 1/2 their income). I go thru all the info about what expenses are legit for the AOC, run down the 1098-T and the statement of transactions, which was like landing a plane, even though husband works for the University, and we find out the kid had 2K more in scholarships and grants than tuition and fees. "Oh, haha, I guess it wasn't as expensive as I thought."

Don't forget to smile really big about something. I love this guy. I'm sorry the link is here but not the actual video. It's worth it, I promise.

I really need a sarcasm font. Or a facetious font. No, I could not find a specific ATX backup if my life depended on it. Hopefully, I won't need one from ATX.

Well, imma tell you right now, less is more. And if you think I'm touching an Admin Console, you're outta your mind. I found a bunch of Egyptian hieroglyphics one step past where you told me backups were. Assume that's them. Not really the best way to name a backup, in my opinion, but hey, who am I to argue? A backup is a backup.

I'd charge $5 per 1099 for this volume, assuming client is well organized, and $10 for the 1096 and mailing to IRS. Yes, I still do that. I don't imagine I would ever see that client again if I charged $600 for 30 1099's. But I'm in TN. I'd charge more if client records were a mess. Or delivered in batches. Even though you wait till you have everything, batch clients waste your time.

Well, I'm using it because it's the only software I've ever used, I tried Drake last year and hated it, and you have assured us 2013 would be great. And so far, I've had a lot of fun preparing 97 returns, no problem atall, but my ATX 2013 is NOT backing up. I'm not an IT guy, I'm a tax preparer. At your firm, there are tax preparers, and there is you, the IT guy. I work alone. Not really in a position to put a firm together, complete with an IT guy. Yes, we know you do taxes, but it's pretty clear that you like helping us with the computer stuff. I'm thrilled that it's not taking five hours to do a one-hour return, I've not had to buy $1300 worth of computer this year, and I'm not bailing because of no backups, but it'd be nice to have backups. (Yes, I do external backups.)

Yes, that was the point of my first post in this thread. You have met some actual people, right? As my Daddy used to say, "You might as well wish in one hand and in the other and see which one fills up first." My chair spins around. If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room. ;)

Well, yes, that's what I do. That's exactly what I do, other Rita.

Really? I'm serious, would you really do that? Where do you live? In Tennessee, our clients would walk, I'm pretty sure. If they didn't walk, they would for sure never recommend me to friends. I have two kids in college, their dad helps me exactly zero. I don't think that would work for me. And, I'm certain I would break my neck if I leaned back in my chair.

Yeah, my guy that aggravated me taking a call from his boss the other day didn't threaten my ego, and I did other things. But he talked to his boss for 15 minutes about a project he is behind on. He didn't go in to work that day because of the snow and taking unnecessary risks and all. But luckily, he was able to get to my office and pace around for 15 minutes talking on his cellular. He was unable to step out and sit in his car because of the danger of an icicle falling on his head en route. Then of course, he took the time to explain it all to me. I really appreciated being in the loop like that.

A "cute puppy" peed on my floor one time. Why are we putting quotation marks around "cute puppy"? Was yours ugly? Cause mine really was cute. But still not cool.

I guess that's one way to go. LOL.

Overkill is underrated. It's like science!

Well, now, that right there jest might be doable. You foreigner from the metropolitan area of Knoxville big towner.

People, if you are going to answer your phone in my office, DON'T.

Oh, that would not work in Crossville, TN. The friendliest place on earth. Oh, no, not atall. No siree.

Now if I can just figure out how to get people to hand me their papers and not explain, "This is my W-2 from Fred. This is my W-2 from Bob. This is my wife's Social Security W-2. This is my wife's W-2 where she worked, and I don't reckon they held out tax (otherwise known as a 1099-Misc), and this is my W-2 from Amazon where they are wanting me to pay sales tax. Don't know if we can deduct that or not."

You are a genius. Thank you.

If I had a nickel for every time I've done that, you'd say, "Why do you have so many nickels? That's way too many nickels." And you'd be right.

Dying.

You mean liquid gold.

Hey, wait a minute...

Hahahaha, you guys, this is really entertaining. Like a smackdown for nerds.

I sorta have the lull thing in March. Fewer clients coming in to waste my time with chit-chat, but harder returns, and I feel so relieved. I have plenty to do, and more time to do it. Some days now, I feel like all I do is talk from 8 - 4, and start actual work at 4. People just don't know. I think they believe the Keebler elves are back there somewhere doing returns while they chew on my ear.

Hey, I finally realized I don't have to stare at the toaster or microwave while they work. Bet that dishwasher runs without you standing there, Jack. Sorry, I had to. Heehee. The dishwasher seems a little violent to me. And humid. I just run the shop vac over keyboards. Not the whole shop vac, just the little attachment with soft bristles. Don't call PETA, but you can vacuum some cats, too. Others will kill you if you do that, so your mileage may vary. I do snag ten's that end up in the washing machine, too. Actually any currency or coin. It feels like my tip for doing laundry. Oh, and not only would I pick up a $100, I'd shove any of you out of my way and run to get it.