ATX Pay per Return

[Tax Bird]

Does anyone here have any experience with ATX's pay per rerturn option?

I am considering it for this year and while I have spoken with people at ATX on it, I seem to get conflicting answers.

My main question is "What is considered a 'return'?" Is it the one line in the Return Manager or does it count by efile submission? For example, is an extension considered a separate return or is it considered a part of the overall return?

Any input is greatly appreciated!

[OldJack]

My main question is "What is considered a 'return'?" Is it the one line in the Return Manager or does it count by efile submission? For example, is an extension considered a separate return or is it considered a part of the overall return?

Yes, it is any line item on the return manager where you open the line item. A line item contains only one "signature" return such as a form 1040, 1099's, 1120S, etc. However, forms attached to the return manager line item do not count against you such as an extension form attached with a client form 1040. In other words you pay to add each line on the return manager. As far as I know efile has nothing to do with the price and is included. You purchase blocks of returns from the ATX website which gives you a code number to enter into the software that authorizes you to add lines to the return manager.

[Tax Bird]

Excellent!

I was hoping this was the case.

Thanks Old Jack!

[GLJEANNE]

Have they changed the pricing structure of PPR this year? Last year I started with 10 PPRs for $170, and added blocks of 5 if I need more later. But looking at the website, it looks like the initial price is now $300?? Tell me it ain't so!

[bstaxes]

The $300 includes a license fee. If you already have one of ATX's program like office 1040 then you don't pay the license fee. This year without the fee is $190. I just finished purchasing it with Office 1040.

[GLJEANNE]

Whew!! Thank you!