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I have QB Desktop Pro 2003. I have the CD (which means I need an external CD ROM drive to load it). When I bought the software, Intuit support gave me the install and registration codes. I kept the license agreement from when I bought it that says I can load it onto every computer I own. I never update it. The software is the same as the day I broke the seal on the case. Before I load it on a new computer, I turn off the internet connection because the first thing the program does is go out and look for updates. I turn off the automatic updates and then turn the internet back on. Since I don't use it for payroll, I have no need to update it. The software is bulletproof so I never need support. I feel like I got one over on Intuit, and it makes me smile... Tom Longview, TX

IRS Announcement dated June 12, 2024: "The IRS is aware that some taxpayers are receiving CP14 (Balance Due, No Math Error) notices indicating a balance due even though payments were made with their 2023 tax return. Who is affected: Taxpayers who paid electronically or by check with their 2023 tax return, may show their accounts as pending, although the IRS has received and processed payment through their banking institution. The notice may have been initiated before the payment was processed on the account, or the payment may have been processed but contained errors and requires additional handling to address the error before updating the tax account. No immediate action or phone call needed: Taxpayers who receive a notice but paid the tax they owed in full and on time, electronically or by check, should not respond to the notice at this time. The IRS is researching the matter and will provide an update as soon as possible. Note that any assessed penalties and interest will be automatically adjusted when the payment(s) are applied correctly by the IRS. Taxpayers who paid only part of the tax reported due on their 2023 return should pay the remaining balance or follow instructions on the notice to enter into an installment agreement or request additional collection alternatives. For affected taxpayers, the IRS apologizes for the inconvenience this delay in processing your payment " I am sure we will have some panic phone calls from our clients.

unfortunately, they will probably have to call the IRS. Client (who I did not have 2848 on) used direct pay on 4/11 received one (CP14). Since it had been 8 weeks, I recommended she call: the number on the notice didn't even work, (800)829-1040 was overwhelmed but she kept trying at 7:00 a.m. and got through. I don't know how this would happen with properly attributed direct pay but at least she had a confirmation number. Those who mail in checks...kind of like Coach Bo Schembechler's comment on the forward pass: Three things can happen and two of them are bad.

I agree with Lee to check for adware or malware. I am frequently signed in to Google, also use Firefox, and I do not have these pop up problems. Here is a setting that you should check in Firefox that may help. In the upper right corner click on the three bars ( the hamburger ) and then choose "Settings." Next, at left, choose "Privacy & Security" and then scroll down until you see the section for "Permissions." There is a check box in the permissions section that you can check to block all pop ups or list exceptions to that absolute blocking. It looks like this:

I think calling the IRS about one of these notices right now would be an exercise in frustration. Have your clients check to make sure their payments cleared their bank and let the IRS clean up this mess. I see no need to do anything unless a second notice shows up.

I'd check for malware first, because I've never seen anything like that happen. Then download a good uninstaller like Revo and uninstall anything you didn't install and/or don't want. Be careful with removal of folders and registry entries if you aren't comfortable with that. Then remove any extensions in Firefox that you don't need or don't use. Good luck!

"I have QB Desktop Pro 2003." Sometimes (great) minds think alike. My QB Desktop Pro is 2019 and going strong. I also do not use payroll and no longer update. It still works just fine!

Thank you to all. I will discuss with the person in question.

For some clarity. Information in the "cloud" is not any better or worse because of the location. Actually, it is a good thing to have a secure backup of your data online, in a few places - for the day then your machine fails or walks away, or worse yet, when a computer "tech" messes it up while "fixing" it. It is a rare and likely extinct person who manages local backups properly, such as making rotation sets, both for at the desk, and moved and rotated to a couple of secure alternate locations. I am one of those who no longer manages local backups as a proper only method, as I work at home, and my former office was too close to be out of the same natural disaster area. One of the server locations I use is a very secure facility with restricted access, armed guards, etc. It is not uncommon and is actually expected for major server farms. It is also at a specific place where many different major fiber carriers intersect (and a good tech population to draw employees from). I cannot remember any offline issues for more than a few minutes (while they swap to a reserve connection or something). They have multiple days of power self generation at the ready at all times. There is at least one local fiefdom which set a rule that all records and data must remain within the boundaries of their fiefdom, but I doubt anyone follows that rule. On the other hand, if your only working data is online, and it is for accounting and/or payroll, I have yet to see one which would satisfy me. Why? 24/7 access is impossible to guarantee, and outages happen at least once a year, sometimes for 24 hours or more. I am a firm believer there is no such thing as an accounting emergency, so all should be able to handle such a payroll outage with either paper checks and a pen, or with cash. Even with local data, paper checks and cash access should be considered and planned for as a backup. The other issue with online is even I can type faster than online data can keep up. I am sure online providers use tricks like caching and such, but those don't fly for me. I actually deal with this when I am lounging in our hot tub, over my own connection, let alone a remote connection of some sort. I am of the belief when I hit a key, it should be saved, period. Computers are well fast enough to do so. Online cannot keep instantly updated, so they often work like the old days, where you have to click something to trigger a save then wait. (A few still ask me where our save button is, or how to save the data before they close the software.) There is also a significant cost to offer live online storage, there is a charge for bytes up and down, as well as storage size, redundancy, etc. Server space and pipes are not free. What do I think is ideal (and what we will eventually release in the next 12 months or so)? Hybrid. data stored securely online, downloaded to the device for use, then uploaded securely for storage. Also with a local copy, securely stored, which can be used if online access is not possible. For those who what to change any software to something else, one cannot only look at the price itself, there will be a learning curve, extra uncompensated time spent learning/moving/adjusting, as well as keeping the current system in place for some time period for safety. I don't know what the magic number of cost % is, but it should not be ignored. Thus a comment like sticking with X for another 2 years until retirement is a very wise decision.

I agree, I have done in depth reviews of Medlin in the past and it should do everything you need. I need some bells and whistles for my larger business clients which Medlin won't do so I don't use it. Also you might look at "myob"

Check out Medlin Software. Dennis is a frequent poster on here.

I have decided to wait until October or November due to the legal challenges. Another legal challenge has been filed in federal courts in Michigan.

I agree. I had a client in this situation but he is now retired from his regular job. Yes, he's receiving SS. I agree that most don't really know what they're signing, just saving money. I recommend they pay and receive it. I have a retired minister who paid thru the years and is now receiving a nice amount from SocSec.

Yes, Section 1402(e)(1), and form 4361, basically says the objection to public insurance because of religious principles is in respect to his or hers service as a minister. In other words, they are declaring opposition to SS for wages as a minister only. Our Roman Catholic Diocese strongly discourages Priest from taking the exemption. By signing 4361, he states that he is opting out for religious rather than economic reasons. I had a retired farmer in a similar situation, also worked part time as a school bus driver, I explained it and he signed. End of story.

I struggled with this with a client I had many years ago. I just let them work it out with the government and God. They had the signed form, I filed the return. On one hand, they cannot opt out of SS when working outside the ministry. So they are only taking back what they were forced to pay under the threat of loss of property and liberty. On the other hand, if they really have an objection to taking government money, they should not take government money. I think a lot of ministers don't really know what they are signing when they opt out of SS. Most think it is just a loophole that the government gives to ministers. Tom Longview, TX

The latest statistics show the number of Win 10 users has actually increased a bit to over 70 % of all Windows OS systems. Apparently, there are now a number of refurbished Win 10 systems being sold due to the increased number of dissatisfied Win 11 users.