Jack from Ohio

Tens of thousands?? I have friends that live in and around Atlanta. There description was not a cataclysmic as yours, even though it was a bit of a disaster. Human nature and panic before thinking caused the disaster.

If you choose to ignore me I will not be offended. Newbies should not be so quick to dis more experienced tax preparers. Mr. Pencil and I both gave you concrete facts, yet you resist. Your choice. Your very first post indicated you wanted to do something total illegal. Then you went on to try to defend what you said. All newbie symptoms. If you are that thin skinned, you are in for a tough road as a tax preparer.

Does square make a usb version I can use on my desktop or laptop? I admit, I have not researched yet.

Take the front of the tower off. Not difficult. Then remove the button from the front. It will mean you have to use your finger to push down the stem of the switch, but your can will not be able to push it. I will be in contact tomorrow.

I didn't get no party..... (pouting in the corner....)

You need to study up on the requirements for Head of Household as compared to claiming children as dependents. This is basic stuff. http://www.irs.gov/publications/p501/index.html

Since the TC Memo is issued in 2014... The court held that the once-per-year limitation disqualified the rollover from the taxpayer’s second IRA, concluding that the rule applies to all of a taxpayer’s IRA accounts: “Regardless of how many IRAs he or she maintains, a taxpayer may make only one nontaxable rollover contribution within each one-year period.” The court cited the plain language of the statute, legislative history, and prior opinions to support its interpretation of the rule. It is unclear whether the IRS will change its approach to rollovers from multiple IRAs in response to this tax court decision. But Bobrow v. Commissioner does provide a precedent that the IRS can use to disqualify rollovers that might have been allowed before this decision. Owners of multiple IRAs may be advised to space out rollovers to avoid tax penalties. Until the IRS publishes a change in response to the TC Memo, the pub is still accurate.

1099C can arrive any time during the year. Nothing to do but wait. If your client is in a rush to file, then do so with his understanding that if he receives 1099C forms dated 2013, you will have to amend.

<<<Facepalm>>> He is dreaming or high. You should know that the IRS process will not allow such a thing.

Really? You need a dose of "how to understand and treat humor" medicine. Maybe several HUGE doses!!

When the 1099C is issued is up to each lender. Typically, they will issue it after the debts have been totally cleared from their books. I have seen as much as 3 years, depending upon the lender and the situation. The taxpayer will have to deal with it in the year it is issued by the lender. This can be especially sticky for people with personal residence foreclosures. Currently, the rules are not so nice in 2014, UNLESS, Congress changes things and makes them retroactive. Job security!!! (It is a bittersweet thing)

I instituted an overall price increase this year. Still debating about accepting Credit cards. If I do, my increase will be what covers the cost. If I prevent one "didn't pay me" for $150, it more than covers the expense.

Here is updated info.... I am working on setting up an ftp portal on my server to allow persons to download the repair program. I will be available at home Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 to assist folks. I can remotely connect to your system and perform the necessary repairs, and leave instructions how to keep working the repair until the program update is issued. Anyone needing my help, please PM me. Tomorrow will be all "ATX users repair day" and my client work starts in earnest on Monday. Let me know.

If the computer was shut down improperly, there may be other issues. 2013 program should reopen once you have the boot sequence fixed from the improper shutdown.

Which computer was setup as server? Which computer has 2012 program on it?

Were you able to get back into the program?

Does not exist in 2013. You must forget all those things you knew about prior years. 2013 is a brand new creature, even over 2012. If you have the preferences set to automatically update the forms when you open a return, and to update the forms in the program each time you start it, there is no reason to need that information.

Are you running a standalone or a network? Do you have more than one anti-virus program? If you have a router, do you have all your software firewalls turned off? Are you using WIN7PRO operating system with 4GB or RAM? Do you have any "Internet Security Suite" software running? These items all affect how fast your computer, network and the program runs. In my experience and use so far, the program is faster than 2012. You can forget the program ever being as fast as 2011, not gonna happen. The characteristics of 2011 and prior that made them faster to use, were the same characteristics that were the cause of its demise.

Must be security setting in your browser and/or your Anti-Virus software. It is not a site issue as I have had no issues and have made no changes regarding accessing the site since last season.

The fellow in the video is broadcasting his ignorance.

There are still hundreds of forms not approved by the IRS or States. Nothing to do but wait. This happens every season. Nothing new here.

Duplicate the return and see if the bug is still there. If you do not have much work done, try rolling over from last year again.

Open a return. Click on "Add Forms." You will then see a list of all forms that are installed (available) as well as some marked as unavailable. You can use the sort function to look for a particular form.

Delete the letter, close the return, open the return, add the letter back.

Skip the tablet. Laptop or desktop. I will always have both a desktop and a laptop. Tablets are laptops that were born prematurely. They act like and pretend to be a computer.