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When I worked in Quality Assurance at ATX, I modified the bunny icon to poop when jumping.

I disagree with you paralegal friend. I think most people don't pay any attention to legalese. They look at it, eyes glaze over, then they look at you and ask "what does this say?" You respond, "I have no idea when you're going to get your refund, but it definitely will be long after Jan 30." May as well just say that in writing to begin with. Also, I think we tend to box ourselves in when we write in too much detail. It forces us to adhere to rigid policies or puts us in the position of having to explain why the policy doesn't apply in a particular situation. And if we have a client sign something they don't understand and then trot it out when they have questions, it generally upsets them. It doesn't bring clarity - rather it creates distance and decreases trust. Just my 2 cents worth. Your mileage may vary. Same issue with the amended returns. I didn't say you shouldn't CHARGE $50 when the situation warrants it - I was just suggesting that you preserve some flexibility for yourself by not promising to only charge that amount.

In 1986 I would buy my forms that were a set of three copies with the carbon paper attached so I could just rip of the top and separate the pages. I also went to my clients houses with my crate of forms and publication 17 and a solar calculator (probably one of the first made). I still use that calculator! My first laser printer still works. Ooooh, 4 pages a minute! There are brief moments that I miss doing a return by hand. Everyone should learn how to do a form 2210 by hand!

Soooooooooooo I ALMOST did not answer the phone this morning - - -it was a balmy 55 degrees at 9 :15 am (did I mention we live in BUFFALO!!!) - - Saw that it was an out of state number with no name - - -figured it was a telemarketer - - -but alas - - - -NOPE -- it was Travis - -calling to see if he could help me with my rollover issues. Well - -an hour later - - -of Travis tring every trick he knew ( and some he probably made up) -there were a few issues that still need to be sent to Developement - -but - -I AM able to rollover a return from 2011 that has depreciation, K-1 info and a few other issues - -and it ONLY takes - - -wait for it - - - 8 MINUTES to open up the return!!!! I do appreciate the fact that they saw my post on the "other" board and took the initiative to start contacting somewhat disgruntled customers. Really - -I DO appreciate it - - I just wish it never had to happen - - - I can't WAIT to see what next week brings - - - - -sigh

Are the kids still sniffing typewriter correction liquid to get high?? I think my bottle dried up years back!

Oh no John, was that YOU that I received an email from saying you were trapped in some foreign country and couldn't leave until you paid your bill which you couldn't do because you had been robbed and would I please send money? I thought it was just a scam so I just deleted it. I am truly sorry. Cute story though. Carbon paper vs copy machine. The old meets the new. Very interesting.

Funny that carbon paper is being discussed here, because I have a story from this week. My wife misplaced her passport while we were in India, so this past Monday we had to jump through lots of hoops at the US consulate and Indian immigration to get back home. It was an all-day ordeal, but not without its moments of humor. The last stop was Indian immigration. After we paid our fees, the official filled out a receipt form which had a piece of carbon paper between the top sheet and second sheet. He had my wife sign the form with the carbon still in place. Then he took the original and PLACED IT IN THE COPY MACHINE beside his desk. He then had her sign the photocopy even though she had already signed the original. I now wish I had asked for the piece of carbon paper as a souvenir of the entire ordeal.

Concerning form 4562, what about farmers that need to send in their tax return by March 1 if they have not paid estimated taxes.

Unless there's new assets the 4562 issue might not be so much an issue with rental. Since you'd only need it the first year for the asset, so if nothing's added that probably wouldn't stop the return. The 8582 would though, so the rentals get delayed anyway.

The only thing I am stockpiling right now is a lot of anger and frustration. And I have no idea what line to enter that on since I can't open a return yet !!