Single Dad

Are they some of the people that appear on Jerry Springer's show?

Actually the one that did appear on Springer show (no joke, actually did apppear), that would be my client.

Bob and myself both practice in Sidney.

Hey JB..................where is Chaz? Haven't seen him hanging around lately!

Single Dad

Client with a 4 yr Degree, RN at a Hospital is attending online classes for her Graduate Degree. The additional degree will only result in additonal pay.

My thought is to take the tuition expenses off on the schedule A rather than the tuition deduction. Actually results in a higher refund on the return.

When following the chart provided in Pub 17 she meets all the test's of including on sched. A

Seeking additional opinions here besides my own.

Regards,

Single Dad

JB, PIQUA is ready.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Booger

He's busy chasing Friggin Banana's!

Chaz is busy chasing LY's Staff around the square in Downtown Sidney!

Crazy Mary is taking a bath on US RT 36 now just down the road from my office! Peeeee Uuuuuuuuuuu!

Single Dad is trying to get caught up (like that'll ever happen)

Easy Booger don't disturb the phones, lol, I'm finally getting some work done!

lol

Single Dad :P

Great Job, Single Dad. How's having 2 offices going?

Hopefully you're EXTREMELY busy!

Booger

Not as busy with the local's in the new location as I'd like to be at this point. Sidney clients are kicking my "whazoo" though!

I've met some really nice people here though I gotta say that much. My thinking is a non-local in a small town just don't smell the same lol!

It will take some time in this town I can tell that much.

Later,

Single Dad

Elrod, my neighbor won't talk to me because I wouldn't list their dog as a dependent on their

tax return. Think they went to HR...........where they can get PEOPLE.

Booger

Send your neighbor to our area. I'm convinced one particular one would claim the dog!

lol

Single Dad

OK....So somebody stepped in dog poop and walked on my carpet....Whoever did it, please raise your hand...I would like to add a cleaning bill to your fee!

I now have a very bad smell that is not coming from Lenny the pirate.

JB..........I think it's time for Lenny the Pirate to wear a Diaper or something.

This is totally unacceptable for the rush ya know!

lol

Regards,

Single Dad

I think next year I'll open a sub-office in the BIG LOTS store in Marysville.

I'll call it CHEAP TAX. Ship in some homeless people from Columbus to help out.

I'll pay them with cheap booze.

Booger

On the floor laughing on that one!

By the way, there is a location in Lima, OH that I'm aware of and they do the same advertising gimmick.

Regards,

Single Dad

So........couple comes into my little office asks me to do there taxes. Interestingly enough they had just left "A Nationally Advertised Firm" preparer didn't know how to handle overpaid FICA, tuition credit, limits on itemized deductions or anything else it appears. Total amounts refund on fed 9,000, amt due on state 3,000.

My calculations after taking the time to do the return correctly. Federal Refund 12,000 & state due 1,500.

Thankfully, they came to my office.

Can't wait to hear everyone's responses.

Regards,

Single Dad

Darn it!...this aint funny!....Who stole my frikkin banana!?

JB...............Chaz is up to his trickery again! I just slipped on a banana peel here in fletcher............Hmmmmmmmmm

We need an investigation on this one...........I too have to lean towards calling ATX Support on the issue.

Regards,

Single Dad

FYI....I am making spaghetti with meat sauce tonight...garlic bread too

Actually, JB we know it's really not you that's doing the cooking! It's your daughter teaching dad how to cook.

The first lesson is spaghetti, then onto the more difficult meals.

Chaz told me the truth.........Sorry JB

Single Dad

JB.......Crazy Mary has walked to Fletcher! My office now stinks according to an e-mail I received from an anonymous source!

First she stinks up Downtown Sidney, and now the Fletcher office as well!

I'm being followed! Your help is necessary, what do I need to do to get rid of these leaches!

Single Dad

Single Dad--Thanks for the e-mail. If you can tell me, what tax software package ARE you using?

Congrats on being busy enough to open a second office.

By the way, what's JB's girlfriend look like? Is she a hottie??

Booger

Booger -- I switched to Tax Act this year. My gut just kept telling me this would not be a smooth transition.

As far as JB's girlfriend goes, Well! In 2005 she was in the Victoria Secret Fashion Show..................!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have to say two offices has me running all over.

Regards,

Single Dad

And if he can not do a good signature, have him at least attempt one. Whatever marks he makes will be legal, but I'd make sure you have two unrelated witnesses sign that they saw him make his mark. These could be nurses, but usually there is someone at the hospital that has this as part of their job, and they know how to help you get all the paperwork done right. Ask a nurse to have someone from Patient Services contact you.

Good point KC, and just in the nick of time as I'm typing up the correspondence letter to the client and almost ready to hand deliver.

Once again, my sincere thanks!

Regards,

Single Dad

Client has stroke is now in a nursing home. Wife has no POA over anything at this point. Client has good and bad days. Wife wants to get a POA for tax return purposes.

My thought on this is have her get a 2848, for herself to sign the joint return and a 8821 for myself in the event the return needs to be discussed. Client is unable to speak but can atleast give a nod of approval.

Anyone else ever run into this situation, sharing what u did/how u approached the situation would be appreciated.

Thank You

Single Dad

Hey Single Dad! As I told JB a couple of days ago, I'M BACK!

Was really leaning toward DRAKE for 2007, but didn't want to learn new software.

Booger

Hey Booger. We are back on the board but did change softwares this tax season. After reading some of the problems, I'm glad I did make the switch.

We added our second office this year as well.

Best wishes, feel free to send and e-mail anytime. [email protected]

Regards,

Singledad

Would anyone be kind enough to explain how to reload/restore my ATX backup files from last year. For some reason the steps I'm taking are not working?

Help here on this site appears to be my only avenue.

Regards,

Single Dad!

So.........the little one, well call Spanky, goes to the office with dad yesterday! Spanky is in the waiting room playing with his hot wheels, so I thought.

As I'm on the phone with the software company (Really important problem being fixed) Spanky abruptly hang's up on the tax software vendor!

Then the cell phone rings, Spanky picks up the phone and hang's up on that call as well. After two hang up's the wise self says, Son why did u hang up on those people?

Cuz dad dis is my day at de office and they interupting my race! Gosh I hate it when they leave me speachless like that, lol!

JB.............do u have good sitters in mind that have a hot wheel's track for his races?

Single Dad

Single Dad...you had one of these last year...how did you handle it? In this case, clients are still living in the home...it is just owned by HUD and not them

My client was totally insolvent "at the time of foreclosure" and as I recall in bankruptcy proceedings. In my case the income was not taxable due to insolvency.

Dig really deep on this one, as the rules have changed and if I'm not mistaking there were some tax cases on this same issue as well.

Single Dad

So Lila and I were out for a walk and I see Chaz (the guy on the corner by Woody's Market that drinks warm Corona) and I say hi....I know...my mistake....anyhow Chaz sais to me ..."Hey....you iz gonna dew mine taxes again this year right?"....and I said "yes...certainly...when you pay me for last year."

Chaz just looks at me and sais...."Taxes iz Kewl"...and he said it with a "k" at the beginning instead of a "c"....I had never heard it spelled this way...so I did not know what to say....So I just walked away with Lila

Just remember JB......it was Chaz that forever ruined my professional image with booze in downtown Sidney on the "Burn't Cheese Pizza" last season. So now i'm in the big town of Fletcher hiding from Chaz and his drinking way's!

JB..........I hope he don't find me!

Gotta go hide some more.

Singledad

All of my rubber bands are sticky!!

JB.............have u been talking to "CHAZ" again? This is a good indication of warm coronas at work ya know.

By the way.........crazy mary ran us outta of downtown! She's stinking the place up again JB!

Regards,

Single Dad

Thank you all for the Birthday Wishes!

Looking forward to many more.

Best Wishes

Single Dad.

My office is moving to paperless this upcoming season, and I'm looking for suggestions on a good duplex scanner compatible with ATX software.

Additionally, looking for a good (tested) printer with descent speed and again compatible with ATX. Appears the printer's we used this year bit the dust recently when moving the office around.

Yes, after doing extensive research on all the softwares available ATX still stood tall as the most compatible for my office.

Janitor Bob, crazy Mary's taking her bath in the fountain daily now! Barney Fife can't seem to catch her!

Thank's everyone for any suggestions.

Regards,

"Vacationing Single Dad"

http://www.makeadifferencemovie.com/

Eli

Thanks Eli, for sharing that wonderful story with us.

Dennis

I MAY use their software for another season.....but they will never....NEVER regain my trust and devotion...

JB................your very correct about the aspect of trust & devotion.

My office will do a complete comparison of all the tax software product's on the market this off season. Actually we've already began ordering demo versions.

The decision they made was totally unprofessional in my eyes. Not going to get into everything here, but my office must look at additional options due to reason's beyond them taking away the community board.

Regards,

Single Dad

We had a great time! Yes, the receptionist will be back without question. The other two definently got the boot!

All is back to par is our big town of SIDNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chaz is back standing on the corner at Woody's Market drinking warm corona's

Crazy Mary is back now, taking her bath in the fountain on courthouse square.

Janitor Bob can now be randomly seen in his clown suit (watch out for the soccer goal's JB!)

Single Dad come's out of the office daily for ball practice and games! (Still run from Chaz though!)

It's just Bookkeeping, Sales & Payroll from this point!

Only challenge, I can't find the switch to turn the air conditioner on at the office! Gosh I better ask these kinda questions at Tax School this year!

Regards,

Single Dad