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I echo Margaret. Couldn't pass this one up for anything. What does it feel like to be 30? I certainly cannot remember, but I know I had never heard of a computer at that age. You do good!

I also received that e-mail. Fortunately, I had not tried to install up to that point or yet as have been extremely busy. May try installing it tonight on laptop just to see. Thanks to all for the info. I think it is way too early to get upset. Much worse things have happened in the past and were eventually ironed out.

They are offering it for up to 50%off (along with other modules). They are not saying "off of how much".

It is a surprise and not a very happy one. In WI, we have been electronically filing Homestead Credit returns for several years now and upon acceptance, we send the paper copy of the Property Tax and/or properly executed rent receipt to the State. I, personally, have never known one of these to fall flat and the filers get their refund in a timely fashion. But, who am I to say that this "could" work when the IRS is obviously taking the stand that it won't. I never do RAL in any case, so guess they are just going to waste more of our time and energy. These homebuyer credits are coming back to haunt us as I am still dealing with some that were claimed in 2008 for 2008 purchases. None of us have the extra time for this especially in light of the rumors that are flooding the workplaces, barber shops, bars and social events. Everyone knows there is a credit, but nobody understands that there are specific dates accorded to each of the three different and explicit credits. As you have probably heard, as of November 6 the First-time Homebuyer Credit has been extended and modified. I have attached a News Release from November 24 which discusses some of the changes. An IRS Special Edition Tax Tip entitled 10 Important Facts about the Extended First-time Homebuyer Credit is also attached. In addition to the First-Time Homebuyer Credit there is now a $6500 credit for taxpayers buying a replacement home after November 6. The deadline for the credit has been extended. Taxpayers must enter into a binding contract by April 30, 2010 and settle by June 30, 2010. An important change is that for homes purchased after November 6, 2009 taxpayers must attach a properly executed settlement statement to their return. This means these returns cannot be filed electronically they must be filed on paper. Remember that your best source of information about the Homebuyer Credit and other tax law changes is at IRS.gov. As more information becomes available on the modifications to this credit, it will be posted on the website.

At the Tax School that I attended just 2 weeks ago, that is exactly what they taught us; that we could e-file the return and send the paperwork needed with the 8453. This does appear to be a step backward.

I got mine on Friday...have not loaded it yet, but will be running it on XP for at least one more year. (Said with fingers crossed)!

I believe they quit mailing them out last year. Less paper, etc....

That is Awesome! Catherine's achievement is also commendable. In fact, there is very little about this board that is not a reason to celebrate.

Well, since my DSL connnection was down for nearly a week, I missed the beginning of the learning curve. I was totally lost the first time I accessed the Community after being back UP as of yesterday. I cannot say that I like it, but some of us older members don't take well to change. I will persevere and learn. This was a very frustrating week with no Internet Access, 2 days of Tax Education and getting a new Cell Phone. Too much new stuff for an older gal, but I am sure that in a few weeks, it will all seem as though it has always been there. Thanks Eric, for all that you do for us.

From the ATX Support: Problem: You have reinstalled ATX and suddenly all of your returns no longer show in Return Manager. Cause: You have ATX installed to a network drive. You then reinstall from the CD but it reinstalls the software to C:\Program Files\ instead of the network location. This will typically happen when you have installed ATX to C:\Program Files\ initially and then moved the ATX2008 folder to a network drive without running NetSetup.exe again. Solution: Run X:\ATX2008\NetSetup\NetSetup.exe (where X:\ is the network drive). Afterwards, the necessary files should be updated to point to the correct location for the reinstall. Just reinstall from the CD again. It is also a good idea to go back and delete the copy of ATX2008 that got installed to C:\Program Files\. This will prevent any confusion later on. Additional Information: Once you have selected Custom Installation, the first time you install ATX, you will no longer be able to select which location ATX installs to. The software will continue to remember where it was last installed to. The only way to get this option back is to uninstall and then reinstall. Brannan Edwards ATX - Technical Subject Matter Expert

Are you sure you installed it to the correct drive and directory?

I had to change mine when DST went into effect a couple of weekends ago. My computer changed automatically, but the board time did not.

You do NOT have to start withdrawing at 59 1/2. The requirement is 70 1/2 and that has even been waived in this terrible economy. I generally recommend the Simple or Conventional unless the client is very young. With good financial planning from 59 1/2 on,; you can usually get away with paying little or no income tax on the distributions that were not taxed when they were invested. Each case is different.

Generally, if the purchaser is not a New York Resident, where you collect the Sales Tax, they are on their honor to pay the sales tax to their state of residence. Here in Wisconsin, there is a line on the WI tax return where we are to report all purchases (on the internet or otherwise) where Sales Tax was not assessed. A good example is the ATX program. When I file my WI tax return, I calculate the 5.5% tax that I did not pay to other states and pay it along with my WI tax liability. That is how it works here, I don't know about other states. I know that this is a HUGE problem and that they want to create some kind of universal system where everybody who buys something out of state, pays the tax to that state. Good Luck with that! It is an honor system and lots of people don't have any honor. (Until they get audited).

ATX is projecting shipment of the first release that same week. They shipped the archive disk this past week. So, at least on that point, ATX and TRX are in sync.

Margaret, go to "My Controls" Upper right; then go way to bottom in left hand column and find "Board Settings" Click on that and you will be able to change your time. I had to adjust for Daylight Savings Time.

Very Important!!!! And very much appreciated! Foreign country or Stateside (as we found out last week) as LS said, "Some Gave All".

I,for one of many, have missed you Julie. In fact, just mentioned you to another preparer the other day. Stick with us and hope you had a great birthday.

Chances are that if they are looking for something, they will give you time to find it. In my experience, my clients found things that the auditor was not looking for and came up with deductions that he had overlooked originally.

This issue is the least of my worries. It is not even a done deal yet and so many are in an uproar. As someone said, this is a free country and there are bound to be opt outs for those that want them. Personally, I have no clients who do not embrace the tecnological wonders of e-file and fast refunds or even the direct debits on chosen dates.

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Yes, Maribeth, I had the same funny feeling as you. But, whatever the outcome, everyone here seems to be on their guard.

My roses are all pruned, mulched and covered for winter. They have already been covered with snow a couple of times. Mine range from old fashioned to carpet to trellis climbers and have all been planted with love and sentiment. Some have originated from my Grandmother's yard. As for the original thread, I don't have a clue what half of you are talking about. So, what does that make me? :huh:

That is pretty much my situation. They wore out their welcome long ago as has TRX with their persistent "courting" even after several refusals from me. I no longer take these calls.

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