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Ron, I've done that. It says 'enter this preparer's information on all new returns' &''enter this ERO's information on all new returns' but it doesnt do it. Thanks for the reply :-) Eli

I cannot for the life of me remember how to have the preparer info flow to each new return. I keep having to go & enter it on each return. Can someone please point me in the right direction?? Thanks!! Eli

I think each site did. Eli

Lucho, if you don't already have one, I recommend you get a PTIN. It's much safer than having your SSN on whatever amount of returns you prepare. Use form W7P to request one. Eli

http://www.themonitor.com/articles/prepare...html#slComments They finally got her!! Eli

Yes that is it!! Thank you both!! My mind was drawing a blank this morning. Eli

Not the 2848, but the other one! Ha HA I just can't remember & search of the IRS site doesn't seem to get it for me. If someone can help with the form #, it would be much appreciated. Thanks!! Eli

Sobering to say the least!! Eli http://ut.zerofatalities.com/texting.php

Jainen, As always thanks for your always excellent advice. I will get to work on the request. Thank you & Billy once again!! Eli

Thank you, TaxBilly! Is there a special form I need or can i just type out a letter to the IRS? Then do I send that to the address where the letter came from? I apologize for sounding so dumb on this, but it's my first time (thank God!!) that I deal with this issue. Thanks again!! Eli

I somehow left off a 1099-Misc on a client's return from TY2007. He just received a letter from the IRS showing he owes about $5400 + about $1150 in penalties & another $450 in interest. Is there any way possible to try to abate the penalties? I haven't told the client yet, but I am going to pay his penalties & interest, but was hoping to at least reduce the penalties if possible. Any ideas?? Thank you!! Eli

Thank you bot for your responses. I guess it's decision time. I will have to schedule him an appt and see what the whole story is. Thanks again!! ELi

Taxpayer purchased a new apartment building (4 apartments). We set them up as rental property depreciating all 4 apartments because he said he was renting all 4. I knew he had a home elsewhere (not under his name). A few days ago he called to say that a 'friend' told him he would qualify for the new homebuyer credit if he lived in one of the apartments. Well he called to say that he's living in one of the apartments & wants to see if he quailifies for the credit. I didn't think he would qualify for the whole amount, but then I saw the following on the IRS website: Q. I purchased a home that qualifies for the first-time homebuyer credit. I will be renting two of the bedrooms and reporting the rental income on Schedule E. Will I still qualify for the credit if I use the home as my principal residence? A. Yes, if you meet all first-time homebuyer eligibility requirements. See Form 5405, First-Time Homebuyer Credit, for more details. I wonder if that would apply as well to an apartment building. Any ideas? Thanks!! Eli

If you were charged the $10 efiling fee for bank products you are entitled to $4.00 from each transaction. I had to call to request my share of the money. If you purchased your software for 2009 anywhere else other than ATX make sure you call them to request your money as I'm not sure they will automatically send it to you. Eli

TaxBilly, my sincerest condolences on the passing of your Mom. Moms are special people never to be replaced. I hope you have the warmest of memories to keep you going through this difficult time. Eli

Atx was charging preparers a $10 fee for RAL's. We were supposed to get a credit from part of this fee applied to our purchase of the software. Now that some of us have gone with TRX, does anyone know if we will get our funds reimbursed? I was told a couple of weeks ago that I had $300.00 available. I didn't think about it then to ask :-(. Eli

Try sending a private message to Chief. I believe he uses TaxSlayer. Eli

I hope my area gets saturated with these types of letters. We may be able to break the drought with all the tears that will be shed. Eli

Just purchased the $299 pkg from TRX. Hope it all turns out well :-) Eli

This is not the 1st time someone has shied away from giving reasons for a decision saying they dont want to 'hear' the backlash later. Why do we have to be afraid to disagree with someone or something on this board? I thought this was supposed to be a place where we could discuss things freely. Eli

TaxCPANY, Thanks for the info. I am technologically challenged, so It takes me a while to get a hang of things. I will definitely look into the way you do this. I have 3 fairly large filing cabinets at my home office I would love to get rid of. I am just going through files now to see what I need & don't need. I figure this would make things easier once I make the decision to go paperless. Thank you so much again for your assistance. Eli

Thanks for the info, KC. I received a call this morning from ATX touting this program. Just want to get some input from users to see what they think of it. How's your hubby doing?? Eli

Anyone using this program? Has it been helpful in your office? Thanks! Eli

TaxBilly & Marilyn, you are both correct. Thank you! Eli

Client has a W-2 with an amount in box 1 (all other boxes blank). Box 13 has Non-Taxable Sick Pay checked. I asked him to double check with the issuer and he just got back to me saying that it was correct. I'm not so sure this is correct. If I enter box 1 figures he will be taxed on it. Do you think this is correct? Thanks!! Eli