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I am now back at my work computer (out of town for a few days without it!). I clicked through all the 2007 update files (program files, states & business) and told them to open with ITAutoUpdate. After all that, I opened the 2007 Intellitax program and I still get the following message (at least it looks the same, maybe version #s changed?): The database version and program version do not match. The expected version is 1601 but the actual version is 1365. Please apply any pending program updates. There were no updates listed in the update box. When I checked "Show installed updates" the most recent was 2007.1.16 Federal 1040 (SR-16) version 2007.1.16.000. Several states were listed, but not as many as I clicked on. Any suggestions for making these match? Thanks.

That's wonderful. Just keep on getting better.

Carolyn -- Thank you so much for posting this link. I'm in the exact situation & have not been able to get the update (even from TRX).

Old Jack -- That is just waaaay too much drama any time of year & that much worse in the middle of tax season. I'm sorry to hear about your Rav4, but I'm very glad your daughter is out of danger. Best wishes to her & to you & the rest of the family.

I now have all of them except for one 1040 extension (7004). Yeah. Now I can spend the rest of the day printing & mailing!!

Yep. No acks this morning but 3 more this afternoon. 19 still "transmitted." When I checked the MyATX website, all 22 were accepted.

It should still get the 4/15 postmark. Correct info & re-submit.

I don't think going back only one year is an option. One of the easiest choices is to carry forward to next year. No amendments & no 1045s. But no refund this year, either. They would just have lower taxes next year. May want to consider what their tax rates were 3 & 5 years ago vs what it might be for 2010. Good luck.

I ended up deleting just the business name, leaving my name and PTIN. The e-file was created and transmitted. Now to see if it gets accepted. Thanks for the help and understanding my typos.

Sorry I didn't catch it either. Too late last night. I have an EFIN, (& and SSN, of course), but my business has no EIN. I also have a PTIN. I just love acronyms on 4/15!

My business doesn't have an e-fin. I guess I'll try my SSN. Or, I could always paper file - that's the only 7004.

I know this topic was discussed before, but I just couldn't find it. (Maybe I'm too tired to find the right search criteria.) I plan to e-file a 7004 but I'm getting an error message to have an EFIN with the ERO firm name (or use neither). I don't have an EFIN. Was the answer to use my SSN? Or was it to get an EFIN or paper file? Thanks It's almost over!?

I have pretty much decided. I just can't pass up the price. I'll give the software a test run in the next week or 2, but I really think I'll stay with TRX.

I plan to stay with TRX and use TaxWorks next year. I'm not happy about changing software each year & I'm really not looking forward to the lack of forms based entry. However, my business is far too small to pay huge software prices. For me $300 per year is a good incentive to tolerate the learning curve of new software. I think the TRX board is a good place for the software specific questions.

Perhaps the loan balance for the sales price?

The federal in not on extension. It was filed and accepted. I marked the box on the PIT 1 and added the NM PIT 8453, but it still isn't giving me the option to e-file the NM RPD-41096. I thought the extension would save me time to learn about the NM state return. It might be faster to read the instructions and go ahead & file NM. OK, maybe not!

I've added the New Mexico extension - RPD-41096. Can it be e-filed? I'm getting an option for NM piggy back or state only, but not getting a box for extension only (like for federal). The federal return is already e-filed & accepted. Client is a singer who lives in Texas. She was in New Mexico for about a month and earned $2000 which was reported on a 1099Misc. Her expenses were higher than that, so she has no NM profit (and possibly an NOL??). NM requires a tax return for ANY NM source income. NM return looks like a tax is being calculated, but then it doesn't seem to go anywhere & I haven't taken the time to study the form or instructions. (That's planned for late April!) Thanks so much.

I've been using TRX for 3 years now. I still ask tax questions on the main board, and use this section for software questions. The offer they e-mailed to me was for the $699 package at $299 as long as I buy each year by 5/1/10. I've already downloaded the demo but will not do extensive testing until after 4/16. I'm pretty sure I'll go with it since the price is so good for my small practice. I'm not sure how hard it will be to get used to their data entry method. I like the forms based. This forum is too valuable a service to give up just for a software change.

Thanks so much to all!!

Yes, Mom & daughter are in Pakistan, but daughter is a US citizen.

Just to the vendors. But if you pay Discover over $600 in interest, then maybe you would have to send one to them. Hmmmmm.

I thought the form had to get filed with the return & the paper one sent in with an 8453. Custodial parent lives in Pakistan and does not file US taxes, so she won't be claiming child (here).

Client's ex-wife & daughter live in Pakistan. Daughter is US citizen and has SSN. Mom filled out 8332 releasing exemption. Line for Mom's SSN is "N/A." ATX is not giving me any errors (blue or red). Can this be filed successfully (e-file or paper)? I didn't see anything in the instructions that said that the custodial parent had to have an SSN or ITIN. Thanks

There is a Personal Energy Property Credit & a Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit for 2009 & 2010. Quickfinders (page 12-13) had a good list for the first credit. It includes windows, skylights, doors, A/C, heat pumps, furnace, boilers, water heaters, insulation, roofs and biomass stove. You have to be careful, but they must meet certain criteria. It also says to check Pub 17. They are reported on Form 5695. I hope that helps.

Just something I was thinking about today. What if this section was modified to general computer questions? Even if VMSUS isn't monitoring it, perhaps other computer support companies might see it and volunteer to help (on easy issues). Or, we can try to answer each other from our own experience. FWIW.