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And, the answer to everything is -- pick one: Yes, dear! Whatever you think, dear! That's right, dear! That's a wonderful idea, dear! each said with enthusiasm.

I was at my young nephew's house. I said: "Give me a newspaper." He said newspapers are obsolete and handed me his I-Pad. The fly never knew what hit him!

Welcome to the Republic of California Jack! Glad you came over to see us. Nice conversation to have with your client now. Ask those of us who practice here why we always get CA cleaned up and paid before we talk to the IRS. The IRS is a pussycat compared to FTB/EDD/BOE. Tom Hollister, CA

I/we have never computed such a number. More items are far more important. The last 10 years, at the firm, 30,000+ returns, 5 total audits for returns that we prepared. Preparing returns is different than a factory production line. I have a higher regard for our business than that. Therefore, ratio, and all the other indicators I see used in this kind of discussion seem to trivialize my profession. These discussions feel like the method the big box stores use with their "customers." I have clients, not customers. There is a difference, and I will ALWAYS have clients instead of customers.

If every tax return was exactly the same, your question could have a valid answer. Given the reality of our world, an accurate answer to your question is not possible. I prefer a knowledgeable, precise and ethical person to a fast person.

Adorable I dare you to try not to smile at this one!

I still like paper. I read real books. I highlight and write margin notes in my texts and reference books. I read cheap paperback books on vacation or at the beach or anyplace my Nook or an iPad might get ruined or lost. If I finish a book or magazine, I leave it behind if there's a place someone would pick it up and read it, like a waiting room. If it's a subscription, I tear off my name and address. I consider where to take electronics, the risk/reward of having them lost or stolen or soaked or overheated in the sun vs. the need to receive a phone call from a client in the midst of an issue, for instance. I can pack lighter with a Nook on a long trip than a bunch of books. And, sometimes I just have to have my laptop, that monthly spreadsheet is due while I'm gone. But, I do try to consider what media is necessary &/or more convenient.

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Ten things I have learned in my 19 years of marriage: 1. Chinese Take-out containers are NOT to be thrown away! 2. The toilet seat is meant to be left in the down position. 3. Its easier just to give her the remote. 4. Whatever she cooks is delicious. 5. Her outfit always looks great. 6. There really is a difference between purple and violet. 7. Its easier not to complain. 8. Its not clean until its bleach cleaned! 9. Its worth the investment. 10. I can trust her!

A young Texan grew up wanting to be a lawman. He grew up big, 6' 2", strong as a longhorn, and fast as a mustang. He could shoot a bottle cap tossed in the air at 40 paces. When he finally came of age, he applied to where he had only dreamed of working: the West Texas Sheriff's Department. After a series of tests and interviews, the Chief Deputy finally called him into his office for the young man's last interview. The Chief Deputy said, "You're a big strong kid and you can really shoot. So far your qualifications all look good, but we have, what you might call, an "Attitude Suitability Test", that you must take before you can be accepted. We just don't let anyone carry our badge, son." Then, sliding a service pistol and a box of ammo across the desk, the Chief said, "Take this pistol and go out and shoot: six illegal aliens, six lawyers, six meth dealers, six Muslim extremists, six Democrats, and a rabbit." "Why the rabbit?" queried the applicant. "You pass," said the Chief Deputy. "When can you start?"

Is this the same computer problem that deleted Lois Lerner's e-mails? I think it was caused by the CYA_no_one_will_get_in_trouble.IRS virus.