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This forum, this site, is invaluable to me. I've come to highly depend upon those who give of their time and expertise and answer the many questions that are posted here. I also appreciate all that is involved in technically allowing it to happen. I gladly contribute. While I'm not looking for any recognition of my contribution, I personally do not feel the "Donor" tag is inappropriate. If the decision is made to remove it fine. If the decision is made to keep it, in my opinion it should reflect donors from the current calendar year. Maybe the Donor tag is reset on 1/1 each year? Again...just some thoughts to consider and obviously there are many scenario's that a "reset" would not be beneficial....especially to those who donate late in the year. Eric...can the "Donate" designation be reset on the one year anniversary of the donation?

FTFY

I have been donating every year, perhaps I deserve a Gold Star

Besides third party software compatibility, another consideration is the age of your computer and its hardware, drivers, and peripherals, and whether or not all of those will be compatible and fully functional after an upgrade. I don't ever upgrade the OS of an existing, older computer for this reason but will try using older printers or scanners with subsequent newer computers.

I don't want to look. They all probably make more than me.

I would just love for someone on the other end for the IRS validate the information on Form 8867 like we have to...

Welcome to the Roaring Twenties. I mentioned that to a 20 something in my neighborhood while walking the dog and she looked at me puzzled. She then asked me what it was like living in the last century. I told her the 1900s were the best, best of music, cars, dancing and doing things without the help of a cell phone. Happy New Year everyone.

IR-2019-215, December 31, 2019 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2020 optional standard mileage rates (PDF) used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on January 1, 2020, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: 57.5 cents per mile driven for business use, down one half of a cent from the rate for 2019, 17 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes, down three cents from the rate for 2019, and 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations. IRS Site...https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-issues-standard-mileage-rates-for-2020

Where’s the beef? I have never seen so much turn over in the accounting field, they say an accountant never loses their balance, but some whipper snappers find out too late they picked the wrong career

My friend asked me what I saw myself doing tomorrow. I said that is a silly question. Do you think I have 2020 vision?

Quite interesting....At Forbes site. https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewdepietro/2019/01/31/accountants-and-tax-preparers-salary-state/#5aefb49798cf

I hadn't considered that, thank you for pointing it out. I'll give this some thought... I'm not going to make any changes hastily, and will probably look to you folks for feedback before doing anything.

Personally, I don't like the donor label at all. I wish it would go away. Not my site, so not my call, but I would not want anyone to feel uncomfortable that they are not a donor. I usually give one time per year, and when that label came about, it was a few months before I hit the button. I felt kinda weird as one of the regulars on the board without a donor designation. I believe Eric knows how I feel about him and his work, and I would be willing to give more if he ever asked. He hasn't, I give something every year, I have no idea how that stacks up to the giving of others and I don't care. Eric has my contact info and could PM me if he thought I was slacking on what I give, and I would not be offended if he did. He has never said what it takes to run the site nor made a suggestion on what each of us should give to keep it going. That is his choice and I respect it. Just my 2 cents. Tom Modesto, CA

Agree 99.99% on getting a new computer vs updrading to the lastest OS. Here is my current step up: Computer 1: 2006 to 2010 ( in storage) Computer 2: 2010 to 2014 (in storage) Computer 3: 2014 to 2018 (will keep on hand, SSD) Computer 4: 2016 to 2019 (brand new Dell XPS business machine with an SSD)

Just like in the real world, many fail to follow leach laws because their four legged friend is "friendly", "always minds", "is not a danger", "is tiny", or whatever. Does not help those folks when they get ticketed, or at least twice a year, I am forced to pepper spray their four legged friend because of the human's stupidity. To me, "laws don't apply to me attitude" needs to be corrected (and we can all try to change laws we do not like), especially when one is presenting themselves in a manner to represent others, such as the CPA in this example.

Happy, Health, and Prosperous New Year! Mine didn't start out healthy. We were visiting the grandkids from Christmas Day, and they were all sick. Of course, the whole family got sick. Our return home was delayed as first hubby and then I got sick. I always wanted to stay at The Inn for their New Year's Eve party, but I spent it in bed and in the bathroom for 36 hours. I could hear the music, though. And, hubby was well by then so ate and maybe drank but probably didn't dance. I seem to be taking longer to get over this "24-hour" stomach bug plus cold. I hope this is it for illnesses this year!

Honestly I"m not sure how the S-corp tax advantages are still allowed.

Regarding the IRS free program, IRS dropped the wording of how they would not be in the tax prep business.

I don't use chrome, but I know some of you do. https://www.ghacks.net/2019/12/30/add-a-real-search-box-to-chromes-new-tab-page/

I wish you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2020! For those that are traveling, please be safe.