Elrod

Dell says version 3.2.2 is safe..... DSA-2019-084: Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs and Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs Security Update for PC Doctor Vulnerability DSA Identifier: DSA-2019-084 CVE Identifier: CVE-2019-12280 Severity: High Severity Rating: CVSS v3 Base Score: See NVD (http://nvd.nist.gov/) for individual scores for each CVE Affected Products: Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs version 2.0 Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs version 3.2.1 and all prior versions Summary: Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs and Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs require an update to the latest versions to address a security vulnerability within the PC Doctor component. Details: The PC Doctor component in Dell SupportAssist for Business Systems and Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs has been updated for the following vulnerability: PC Doctor CVE-2019-12280 For more information about any of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) mentioned here, consult the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) at http://nvd.nist.gov/home.cfm. To search for a particular CVE, use the database’s search utility at http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/search. MORE AT: https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln317291/dsa-2019-084-dell-supportassist-for-business-pcs-and-dell-supportassist-for-home-pcs-security-update-for-pc-doctor-vulnerability?lang=en

Offline and in the dark: Inside the CCH outage Wolters Kluwer NV makes the software on which many of the world’s small and midsized accounting firms run. Early last week, a cyberattack took down that software and presented a case study in how not to communicate with customers over a hack. The company told its followers on Facebook and Twitter on May 6 that, out of caution, it’d taken some of its cloud-based software applications offline. But the opaque 48-word statement didn’t explain why, and left customers frustrated and worried. MORE AT: https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/a-massive-accounting-hack-kept-clients-offline-and-in-the-dark

My Dads impression............

Fndy...Buddy..It is a joy for me to let all you fine people know all the important things that's going on beyond our front doors. When you call it quits...I hope you'll ring in with all this important info also.... Have a good day Bud.

Friday, June 7, is National Donut Day. You can get free donuts at several beloved major chains, and discounted donuts at several less-beloved chains. Krispy Kreme is even planning a second free donut day, with one catch. Here’s where to get your free donuts across the country. Free Donut, No Catch Krispy Kreme: One free donut (of any kind) per customer. If KK gives out 1 million free donuts, they will announce a second free donut day later in June. Walmart: One free glazed donut per customer, in the bakery section. Plus you can get $3 of free donuts with the Coupons.com rebate below. Hardee’s: Reportedly there’s a coupon on their site for a free Fruit Loops mini donut June 7–9, but we can’t find it. Salvation Army: Free donuts, mostly for veterans, at certain locations around the U.S. Kwik Trip: Free Cake Donut, Dunker, or Glazer with the coupon in the Kwik Rewards app. Martin’s Super Markets (IN/MI): One free donut per person at the bakery, if you’re in the store’s text club. Factory Donuts: One free donut, and “unveiling a new donut creation.” Duck Donuts: One free bare, powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar donut. Donut King (FL): One free donut per customer. LaMar’s Donuts: Free donut. Randy’s Donuts (CA): Four free glazed donut rounds 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Also a social media sweepstakes. Sugar Shack: The chain offers a different donut deal every day, and has teased a free donut deal for Friday. Updates to come. Coupons.com: Up to $3 cash back via PayPal after you buy donuts at Walmart, Target, and regional grocers Kroger, Owen’s, Pay Less, QFC, Ralphs, Smith’s, Fry’s, Fred Meyer, Food4less, King Soopers, JayC, Gerbes, Dillons, City Market, and Baker’s. Discount or Free Donut With Purchase Dunkin’: Free donut with a drink. Cumberland Farms: Free donut with a “dispensed beverage” like coffee or soda, 5-10 a.m. Honey Dew Donuts: Free donut with a medium drink. Shipley Do-Nuts: Free glazed donut with any purchase. Doughnut Plant: Free mini carnival sprinkles donut with any purchase. Voodoo Donuts: The Homer donut (strawberry frosted) is $1. Circle House Coffee: BOGO on donuts. Bob’s Coffee & Doughnuts: Buy six buttermilk donuts, get one free. Duffy’s Sports Grill: Free Red Velvet Mini Donuts when you buy two meals. Top Pot Doughnuts: Free donut if you’re wearing their $22 National Doughnut Day shirt. Also a sweepstakes for free donuts, and a limited-edition sprinkle donut to raise money for Northwest Harvest Food Banks. https://lifehacker.com/where-to-get-free-donuts-on-national-donut-day-2019-1835101014

IR-2019-101, June 4, 2019 — As part of its ongoing efforts to protect taxpayers from identity thieves, the IRS today announced it will stop its tax transcript faxing service in June and will amend the Form 4506 series to end third-party mailing of tax returns and transcripts in July. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-takes-additional-steps-to-protect-taxpayer-data-plans-to-end-faxing-and-third-party-mailings-of-certain-tax-transcripts

Locate your closest IRS office....Take every tax return and other records involving the situation...Resolve the matter at that IRS office.

On May 31, the IRS released a draft 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, which has been extensively revised in response to feedback from the payroll and tax community to simplify the task for taxpayers to accurately calculate their income tax withholding. https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2019/may/irs-form-w-4-2020-201921371.html

Thank You Catherine.....

Now look forward to what is next for this wonderful atx community.......

This Has Been Bugging Me My Whole Life..Abby....

WHEN I WAS YOUNG....... TODAY'S YOUNGIN'S......... .........

H&R Block intends to close 400 of its company-run outlets, as the tax prep chain foresees fewer customers coming in to have their returns prepared as a result of the new tax law. Shares in the Kansas City, Missouri-based company plummeted Wednesday after Block cut its guidance during an earnings call, even though it reported mostly positive results for the quarter. SEE MORE: https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/h-r-block-plans-to-close-400-tax-prep-locations-after-tax-reform?brief=00000158-5504-dc42-a1fe-55d7045f0000

I ate too many doughnuts... Then this dude beat me up...@#%$*&

MMmmmmmm..... .......

Free Doughnut Day....Friday Dunkin’ Donuts: Customers will get a free donut of their choice with the purchase of any beverage on June 1. The deal applies all day to all participating Dunkin’ Donuts across the country. Krispy Kreme: The classic doughnut chain is offering customers one free doughnut all day at participating shops in the U.S. and Canada. Hungry doughnut fans can pick any item from the menu for free. Fractured Prune Doughnuts: Fractured Prune is offering one free OC Sand Doughnut — a glazed doughnut covered in cinnamon sugar — to each customers at all participating locations. Duck Donuts: All customers will get a free doughnut with any purchase at this chain, based in the eastern part of the country. Receipts for purchases on National Doughnut Day offer a coupon for a free half-dozen doughnuts with the purchase of a half-dozen, good through Aug. 31. LaMar’s Donuts: The midwest-based chain is offering a golden ticket to customers for free doughnuts — print or show it on your phone to get a treat. The offer excludes specialty doughnuts. Entenmann’s: Doughnut lovers can enter a contest to win free Entenmann’s donuts for a year. For those in New York City, the company will hand out free doughnuts in Times Square on Friday. Honey Dew Donuts: Customers can receive a free Coco Loco Donut with the purchase of any medium or larger size drink. Cumberland Farms: Locations in remodeled Cumberland Farms throughout the Northeast and Florida are offering a free doughnut with the purchase of any coffee or fountain drink from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tim Hortons: The Canada and U.S.-based coffee chain will offer a free doughnut with the purchase of coffee.

Where to get Em...... https://www.elitedaily.com/p/where-to-get-free-doughnuts-on-national-doughnut-day-if-youre-craving-a-sweet-deal-9223225

Nope....Sorry....Can't make it...This won't be removed until after August.... I am allowed to go here.... But not here...... ......So... To Rita....One of these.. .

...Good Thinking Rita Also...I like your makeup...Cute

This sounds spectacular. Because it is further than where we get groceries, I can't make it. But...I know it will be a swell time for anyone form this group. Just to see all the smiling faces that we talk to on here, in person,... WoW ! My wife and I are limited to short distance travel. Don't get me wrong... We both like food. My best to whom ever thought this up, and to who ever can make it to the gathering. It will be the cherry on top of this fine community. Elrod

Hooray....The ...Last ... Day....---Hope You all had a peaceful and successful tax season. Now You can dance... IN THE OFFICE: OUT OF THE OFFICE: OR - ON THE WAY HOME - TODAY:

This is what it looks like out my back window today...Northern LP Michigan. But we ain't got these folks problems.... I pray for those south of us with the tornado's and winds...To All..Be Safe..

Rita.....Many feel your frustration, as the season draws closer to the end... .........

Abby......The hard working....Over worked.....Tax preparer.... . ................Coat of arms..????.... .......................