Jack from Ohio

You need to find a different supplier.

Research what percentage of software is written to be MAC compatible compared to PC. My desktop PC brand new was 1/3 what you paid for your MACBOOK. Yes, I save tons of time now worrying about software compatibility.

ATX does not have a version for MAC. Only an emulator can run ATX on a MAC. I am sticking to PC. Saving a lot of money!!!

Short answer: No. Not a "charitable" organization.

ONE MORE TIME!! This error is NOT related to the servers at ATX! The "server program" that is installed on every system and network is the one that cannot be connected to. The term server has several definitions and each definition and attribute to the word is different. This confusion of definitions is causing tons of trouble with ATX users who are not as tech savvy as some of the rest of us. I have been getting deflective and double talk answers from tech support and the developers. It is as if they do not want anyone to know that there is a problem and a solution. The "system is not up to requirements" is male bovine scat as I have systems well ABOVE the recommendations that are having the same problem. I call B.S. on the equipment dodge by the tech people. I hope someone from ATX is watching here because I am about to send it to them in an e-mail as well. CCH corporate personality is shining brightly again!! They still don't get it!!!

Mr. Pencil is correct. "entitled to claim the kids" is based soley on the IRS definitions and regulations about dependents. PERIOD. If the mother is the custodial parent, she will win the dispute with the IRS. However, if the divorce decree states that the father is to claim them certain years, then the father has the right to go back to the court with a claim of contempt of court charge for not following the decree. This, however, will not affect the IRS decision about dependency.

Circular 230 covers ALL preparers that are paid to prepare a tax return. The revisions in 2011 make that very clear.

YES

Make sure the drop down boxes all say 2106.

There is a place on the 2106 for OIH related to the W-2 job. 8829 is not needed.

When the people in the appropriate departments get to it. This can be applied to the IRS and any other State tax department. Nothing to do but wait anyway...

If there is a large difference in income, the MFS is not beneficial. A rule of thumb for Ohio Residents: If the difference in the two incomes is 20% or less, there is a good chance that MFS may help. However, if the couple is eligible for Education Credits, Earned Income or Childcare Credits, the benefits are way overshadowed by the losses on the Federal return. In your circumstance, it probably will not benefit them.

Total aluminum siding and a tin roof. There are 6 places in the house, each the size of a saucer, where a cell phone can receive signal. No chance of talking though.

Recreate the e-file and submit again.

You are correct. The error is the ATX program not able to talk to the server program on the standalone, or the "server" machine in a network. The term server has several definitions and each definition and attribute to the word is different. This confusion of definitions is causing tons of trouble with ATX users who are not as tech savvy as some of the rest of us.

Our Pastor points them out.....

My office is totally cell phone unfriendly. None get signal inside. It is a pain for my cell use, but clients can't call or talk...

From the bottom up, the program is different and better. Your processor speed helps, but for 2013, anything over 4Gb of RAM does not affect ATX. 2014, may be different. Stand by. Film in August 2014....

Not for identity, but if there are children involved with EIC, documentation for that must be done each year.

Until you have heard Karen Hawkins speak about preparer responsibility, you have no clue how that department is being run and the lengths they will go to in order to "catch" a bad preparer. However, having heard her, I have compliance audit proofed my operation and office. As far as an auditor being there when my clients are, I do NOT have to allow them in my office (home) until I am ready unless they arrive with a warrant. Just because they are IRS, does not mean I have to tremble in fear.

If you take that can of air, turn it upside down, hold that keypad away from you, spray the liquid down around that sticky key, it will dissolve whatever is gumming it up. It will also freeze it solid, but it will thaw out in just a little bit and no water in the works to damage it. However, a cordless keyboard with the numeric keypad built in is still a better option.

"Now Y'all jest han me them there papers n will git dun much faster!!" (I was born in Loudon County Tennessee)

When they start, I reach out and say: "Just give me the whole stack. I have seen hundreds of whatever document you have." It works.