ATX 2015 arrived

[ILLMAS]

Anyone received their package yesterday?  I haven't opened yet, but looks like they changed the packaging design.

[Lynn EA USTCP in Louisiana]

Mine arrived yesterday.  In addition to the folder with the program disk the package also included 2016 CCH US Master Tax Guide.  The book was placed on the shelf, and the program added to my 'to do' list.

Lynn

[rfassett]

Almost the same here.  The book is on my desk and the disk has been filed.  I downloaded the program last week and installed it.

The packaging of the disk is getting cheaper and cheaper every year - but that does not bother me.  I have yet to be able to prepare a return with the packaging.

[Abby Normal]

I gave the book away, since we the guide electronically. I also downloaded the program and the update, so I don't need the CD. The CD is why we have to pay sales tax.

[jklcpa]

4 hours ago, jmdaviscpa said:

I gave the book away, since we the guide electronically.

 

Generous. That book is not inexpensive to purchase on its own.

[mcb39]

12 hours ago, jklcpa said:

 

Generous. That book is not inexpensive to purchase on its own.

It is very expensive on its own and I use it a lot.  It is the same book used by the IRS local offices.  If I really need in depth clarification; that is the place I go.

[Abby Normal]

12 hours ago, jklcpa said:

 

Generous. That book is not inexpensive to purchase on its own.

I have no use for it. I hate using paper reference when I can search the same thing electronically. Besides I have at least 3 companies offering me the master tax guide every year (ADP, Edward Jones & CCH). Edward Jones gives me electronic access as does CCH. #saveatree

[mcb39]

I hate doing electronic research.

[Abby Normal]

4 hours ago, mcb39 said:

I hate doing electronic research.

I did at first too... in 1995. But both it and I got better at it.

[Randall]

I like the Master Tax Guide for quick references to topics and find it quicker to just pick up the printed book.  Anything further, I'll use the electronic research.

 

[BulldogTom]

I like to curl up next to the fire and read a good book.  Master tax guide is a good book. 

Tom

[joanmcq]

For me it depends on what I'm researching. I have the quick finders on Proview, use google and like the paper Spidell big blue CA tax book in paper and the Master tax guide in paper. Has anyone checked out the Lite research that came with the Max package?

[mcb39]

On ‎12‎/‎5‎/‎2015‎ ‎9‎:‎24‎:‎00‎, joanmcq said:

For me it depends on what I'm researching. I have the quick finders on Proview, use google and like the paper Spidell big blue CA tax book in paper and the Master tax guide in paper. Has anyone checked out the Lite research that came with the Max package?

I have the quick finders and the paper Wisconsin Tax Guide as well as the paper Master tax guide.  I miss the Pub 17 since it became digital.  I have it on my desktop but seldom remember to use it.  I do a lot of my research when I am relaxing and away from the computer.  No, did not try the Lite research.

[Abby Normal]

I use both the lite research and the master tax guide built right into ATX. The lite research interface is a little clunky but it is quite useful for line instructions on forms.

I also installed the browser add-on for Intelliconnect so when I google search, it gives me an button to do an Intelliconnect search too.

You'll never know if you like it until you try it.

[Abby Normal]

Memo to self: forum displays multiple images in the exact opposite order that you add them, so add the one you want first, last.

[jklcpa]

3 minutes ago, jmdaviscpa said:

Memo to self: forum displays multiple images in the exact opposite order that you add them, so add the one you want first, last.

 

There's still time to edit the post to remove them, they will stay in your attachments list, and you can reinsert into the post as you choose.

[Abby Normal]

Thanks, but it's not that critical.

[Abby Normal]

On 12/4/2015, 7:45:43, BulldogTom said:

I like to curl up next to the fire and read a good book.  Master tax guide is a good book. 

Tom

It will definitely put you to sleep!

[jklcpa]

And I think the insertion into the post is where the cursor is, so the order shouldn't matter as long as you move the cursor to where you want the next jpg to appear.

 

[JMovichEA]

MTG_1941.pdf

 

I think I need a new copy

[Lion EA]

How many pages does it have?!

[JMovichEA]

15 hours ago, Lion EA said:

How many pages does it have?!

256 including the index. This was my father's, I took over the practice in 1992. I have tax return copies from 1941 also.

[Randall]

1 hour ago, JMovichEA said:

256 including the index. This was my father's, I took over the practice in 1992. I have tax return copies from 1941 also.

Time to clear out some things.  And go digital!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   I should talk, I still have my old accounting text books from undergrad school on my bookcase.  Late 60s, early 70s.

[kcjenkins]

I much prefer the electronic copy for my own use, BUT there is one valuable use for the paper copy.  When you have that annoying client who always wants to 'see where it says that', while it is easy to print it out, I've found that handing them 'the book' with a tab or two at the proper place, has a serious physiological benefit.  Shuts them right up, almost always.  

[Lion EA]

Definitely keep the 1941 stuff.  Put it in a glass case on your wall.  Let your clients know the history of your firm!