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Yes, Daylight Wasting Time is the absolute worst. And that statement is a good example of "Off Topic," but it needed to be said.

I was actually trying to say that this is a far better board. Always has been. Yes, the time change is why it is darker out earlier. I am still "out of sorts" but getting better.

No - actually this is a "better" board as far as tax answers (maybe ATX has a more "software" answer available but tax wise I learn more here than at the other board). Agree, with complaints --- without --- an actual question or answer, so I also learn some software stuff here too. Is the time change why it is darker out earlier now? --- maybe that is why I am "off" more than normal too Changing my mind somewhat --- did not understand the "private forum" was pictures, kids, non-tax chatting mostly for those who contribute for this forum --- actually makes sense to me, as it lets "general chat" open for "GENERAL" things. Although, if we do get too crazy and there are too many non-tax things, I like to be able to skip them --- in favor --- of the "good" knowledge. Maybe the headings comment -- before and below --- is the answer? Also, your mention that some "software" questions, etc. tie into actual tax preparation knowledge makes more sense as the two MANY times do go together. TOTALLY agree where if the subject headings are specific and descriptive, it will HELP cut down on reviewing time, when we actually need to "keep up" LASTLY but definitely not least --- is Eric does a TREMENDOUS job of keeping us up, running and moving forward along with having moderators who are willing and knowledgeable to help and guide. PLUG ---- consider "donations" button. Mine are unfortunately usually small but heartfelt (and I believe Eric is appreciative of whatever is possible) --- join in --- THANKS.

There are a lot of us here that no longer use ATX. When the tax season heats up, it would be a real time saver if software-specific questions are noted in the Topic if they are not in their own forum. I come here for the great tax info as well as some cheer.

When you have all those different categories of posts, this board would become like the "other" ATX board. So many good and important posts get lost in some of those lesser categories because most of the newbies (and others) don't know enough to read anything other than the main category, which soon ends up being a complaint category; which ends up not being read at all. (Hope this makes sense to someone) I've been a little out of sorts since the time change on Sunday.

We may need more than one 3115 for each return as some types of accounting changes cannot be reported on the same 3115. We will have a lot of manual work to "reboot" the depreciation schedules. Charge a lot. And, take more courses now through January.

Two quirks in Drake: 1. If you have a non-deductible IRA, you need to go to the bottom of the 1099R screen and indicate it should be excluded; otherwise, you get the full amount on the 1099R PLUS the amount on the 8606. 2. If you have an indirect rollover of an IRA, you need to go to the bottom of the 1099R screen and code it "S" NOT 'X" to exclude it and to get the program to print "Rollover' on page 1 of the 1040

Well, the way I see it, this is the 'General Chat', and should continue to be. The 'Private' forum is for things like pictures, bragging on kids, etc, but an occasional joke here is not going to hurt anyone, as long as the Topic name indicates it's not tax. Anyone can skip it if they don't want to take any time out for a smile. And I think experience clearly shows few use the specialized forums we already have, so I don't think we need more of them. So often, software and even hardware questions are actually tied into tax questions. I'd just ask that we all try to make our Topic Headings as clear and informative as possible. And most all of you do that. I've been on boards where headings are cluttered with headings like 'Just a Question..". Thank goodness, that's really rare here. So if the post is headed "Anyone going to the Rangers game?", I won't care, because it should be easy for anyone to skip.

>>I am still waiting for a 48-72 hour promised callback from ATX from February of 2013 on one issue.<< Go on to bed. It ain't gonna happen.