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Absolutely! I am staying here. I go over there to check from time to time but as others have said; nothing changes much. Leaving this board for that one is similar to going from High School to Grade School. I would be willing to help them out, but very few of the questions there have been nothing more than basic. Eric saved us when our ship went down. Why would we abandon now.

I have all of my disks as well as floppies from Parsons. Remember those couple of years when some of us ATXers were sending copies of disks all over the country to anyone who asked for one?. This was with the blessing of "The Company" before they started offering the $20 back year disks.

Yes, isnt it strange how many working people are only getting $300 (myself included). Also, people on extension who are getting refunds are in absolutely no hurry to get their information in. I find it hard to understand and wouldn't you think that they would be worried that the government might run out of $300 and $600 stimulus checks?

Pretty distressing stuff.!! What else will come out before the May 31 deadline for early renewal? Am beginning to wonder if I will use ANY program next year. Am finding it hard to focus on completing extensions.

I also have the slowest speed; but is amazingly faster than dialup. We were also told by Verizon that we would never have it, but it is coming in (basically through the back door) as they have a "secret" switching station in our area. I was all set to go with Verizon when I discovered that my ISP had the service (Juno) which allowed me to keep the same address, etc; plus I have liked their email format for years and have even bought stock in the company. BUT, I never knew what I was missing until now.

I hope I never have to. After only four days, I am living in fear that they are going to "take it away". Of course, I don't expect to get much work done for a few days. Thank you all for understanding.

Many of you have heard me say often over the years that nothing other than dialup service was available to me in the small portion of the suburban (rural) area where I live. WELL......last week I was checking around and found out that my dialup ISP was offering DSL and that I qualified for it. Still don't know why because none of my neighbors qualify as yet. However, I have it up and running as of Thursday night and it is wonderful. The installation was flawless and so far so good. I was able to update ATX in the blink of an eye whereas I used to have to walk away; get ready for bed, cook a meal or something while the download took place. I know this doesn't mean much to most of you; but to me it is a windfall and a great occasion.

Of course, we will pray for you. My husband and I are in our 48th year. God Bless you and your family.

Julie, I thought it was really nice seeing your "real" picture. As we go back a long way together and I know of what you speak about the old board; I have had my share of darts and arrows too. It always "seems" that there is at least one person who is out to make you look wrong (whether this is real or imagined). I am not savvy enough to know how to upload a picture of anything so I admire anyone who can. And, I always admired that you used your entire address as a sign off on all of your posts. Anyway, keep the picture. I am just a pink glob that I guess is supposed to signify a woman. The main issue here is the strength and knowledge of the posts and how much they help me and others as well.

I got one last year wanting me to merge with them as (hidden threat) they were planning on opening an office in my area. (rural). This year I got the same one as you, Eli, offering either the franchise or the possibility of purchasing my business. Sorry, it's not for sale. Also received one last year from Liberty Tax, but nothing so far this year. I don't advertise so they must be getting the names from the IRS list of local e-filers.

I am 100% with Julie in recommending Medlin. Check it out at www.Medlin.com. Dennis, from Medlin is often on this board. It is very simple, very comprehensive and very inexpensive.

No, it is not deductible on WI and is adjusted back on to WI income by using the Schedule I. As far as I could tell, the software did it automatically in every case that I had this year.

Isn't the purpose of Like Kind Exchange to defer the gain. In that case, wouldn't the basis of the new camper be the full $23000 so as to defer the gain on the "sale" of the motorhome. Anyhow, I don't think you have a like kind exchage here, you have an adjustment of basis on the new camper because you did not "sell" the motor home, but traded it in. Therefore, the adjusted basis of the new camper would be $15000. But, don't take my word as gospel as my brain seems to have turned to mush in the past couple of days.

I got an email from them today asking me if I had downloaded the software. Told them I have dialup and cannot download it. They just emailed back and said they are sending me a demo disk. Also got an email from TaxSlayer today. Kinda makes you wonder how they all get access to our email addresses.

Greed will bring them in. Had a client whose son had not picked up or paid for his 2007 Return. I had amended 2004, 2005 and 2006 for the self-prepared client. He didn't take the Retirement Savings Credit. Had no idea what it was. Anyhow, I told him he had to pick up and file his amendments by mail and that 2004 was going to drop off at midnight on the 15th. I think his refund was $279. Well, Mom finally showed up yesterday; paid for her amendments and the son's return. I told her that I wasn't going to attempt to amend any of his back returns because he wasn't very responsible about how he handled this year. Guess what! When ack came back for son; he had a nice big I debt indicator code. No wonder he was in no hurry. He knew he wasn't going to get the refund anyway. It sure gets OLD sometimes.

I just filed my first extension which had two states. It went through fine and the last ack I had out there (from yesterday) came back on the same transmission. Fed came this AM; state just came now. So there is hope out there.

I'm staying out of it other than to say that Booger was one of the first posters on the "Official ATX Board", so I have been wondering for a while now what his game is. He has been playing one board against the other which is totally unnecessary. Could we not end the official tax season on a happy note? Many of us will be around throughout the year in some capacity or other. This has been such a friendly and good experience. Let's keep it that way.

Ann....Just because you prefer different software does not eliminate you from using this board. Many of the contributors here already do use other products than ATX and many more are on the fence for next year. Please don't feel that you can not still come here for information or to share your knowledge with us. Best Wishes to you with whichever way you choose to go.

Plus, we need to find out whether JB gets engaged or not. Will she or won"t she....that is the question?

What was that with people this year? They came in droves really early; then a lull and then they came extremely late. I have never filed as many extensions as this year either; and other years I usually manage to get them done and filed by the 15th even though I took the precaution of an extension. At least the BIG pressure is off.

Cat....Is that a Calico? Looks almost exactly like mine.; which I adopted last October. She has been in this office every night with me and when it gets to be about 9:30; she comes and puts her front paws on my leg and tells me it is time to quit and go to bed; which I usually do. That is her snuggle time; otherwise she is usually too independent. Named her Annie. Everyone have a great rest of the year. I actually took an hour nap this afternoon and now the pickups are on the way.

I just got the red error message and clicked on "stop". All of a sudden about 20 acks came flowing through. I wasn't trying to send; had just gone in after acks. Well, some good news is better than none.

In that case, he can take the entire deduction and probably needs it.

You HAVe to amend or it will never leave the back of your mind. You have a responsibility to your clients to do what is best for them. They will respect you all the more for it.

You are determining it on the facts present. Obviously, you would not calculate a like kind exchange if you were not in possession of all of the facts and data. At least, I have never been questioned on it.