Jack from Ohio

Second cell phones are cheap. No need for contracts or monthly bills. Phones and texts only. A phone is $20 and time can be as cheap as $.04/minute with texts costing $.012 each. Different number to give out. The phone also has an off button. Tracfone.

After hours calls are BILLABLE at my overtime rate. Just a few of those bills and the after hour calls get reduced greatly. Try it. It works. It also reinforces the fact that our time and knowledge have value that we are not afraid to charge for. Try calling any other professional after hours....

WASHINGTON—Shedding new light on widespread abuses faced by orcas in captivity, a new documentary titled Under the Surface revealed that killer whales at SeaWorld and other marine theme parks are forced by trainers to perform—sometimes as often as seven times per day—completely in the nude. “These majestic creatures are required, time and again, to swim naked out in front of crowds of thousands, perform humiliating tricks entirely in the buff, and then expose their bare bodies to men, women, and children by repeatedly breaching their tanks,” animal rights activist Marissa Abelson told reporters at a screening of the film, adding that even when the whales are not performing they aren’t permitted to cover up and are left in solitary confinement, often forced to spend all night floating nude in undersized tanks. “And what’s most humiliating is how, during the shows, the trainers make them lie there unclothed and beg for food. It’s sick.” When reached for comment, a spokesman representing SeaWorld said the film completely misrepresents their orca programs, namely due to the fact that trainers work tirelessly to promote a positive body image for the whales and occasionally allow shyer orcas to perform in jeans.

TAX PREPARERS EXCLUDE: •currently licensed Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or Public Accountants (PA) •enrolled agents •attorneys currently licensed to practice law •employees of a CPA, PA, enrolled agent, or law firm who prepare tax returns under the direct supervision of a CPA, PA, enrolled agent, or attorney of that firm •employees of a business who prepare that business’s return or report •clerical employees •volunteer tax preparers

Who fits into this category? We do 5-6 NY returns a year.

Vision computers does not charge extra for Win7. Win8.X will soon be a repeat of Vista. I am skipping it altogether, just like I did Vista. The 4 major systems in our office now are from Vision. 3 years parts and labor warranty, and other perks included on every system. Tech support answers the phone in20 seconds or less. NO, I do not get a kickback.

I use Word, mail merge, and format the addresses for a double window envelope. I have a red stamp for the outside: "Important Tax Information Please Open Immediately" as well. Much better rate of being read. Looks much more professional. I only have 1 printing, and one stuffing. The letters are personalized and look totally professional.

Print it properly, and display it proudly. I wish I could take credit for it, but I saw a sign like it somewhere.

Clients who do things like want extensions on April 14-15, and to file returns on October 14-15 get no sympathy from me, and I tell them so. These are the ones that always get the notices like this. The calendar has not changed and I grow weary of babysitting. Oh, their fees increase substantially as well. "Lack of proper planning on your part does not create an emergency situation on mine."

Has not worked for us. Please let us know. The regs do not require a taxpayer to prove delivery of the extension, yet the IRS enforces it that way.

There can be NO demo of ATX 2013 until it is released. I do not know who your rep is, but he is misleading you.

There are certain things that a webmaster, even one as good and skillful as Eric, cannot control. Quality of server space and maintenance is one of those things. Keep doing the fine job you have been Eric!! I am certain that all users, especially us techie types that know all that happens in the background, APPRECIATE all you have to do to provide us this site!! Time for everyone to hit the donate button again. Even if Eric insists that he doesn't need it, he deserves our thanks in a tangible way as well.

Whirlpool make the best front loader period. Ours have outlasted 3 other families' front loaders. Get the platform that goes underneath to raise it up where you can reach it. Benefit: The platforms have drawers in them. Wife opens the top drawer under the dryer, and her clothes basket sits in the perfect position for unloading. Won't have another kind of washer again. Almost 8 years and ZERO service calls or needs.

You will find that nothing short of electronic acknowledgment will be accepted. Not even certified mail. We have had three rejected so far. One had certified receipt, the other 2 mailed theirs in. IRS denied all 3.

I have many hours of experience and evaluation to make any statements that I do. Believe me, or don't. A word to the wise is sufficient. The $599 system from Vision Computers will be plenty adequate. I am an approved reseller. If you wish to get a system, I can streamline the process. Message me. No need to spend thousands on hardware for tax year 2013.

www.visioncomputers.com Stay with WIN7

Stay with WIN7.

Whirlpool Duet for 8 years now. Not a hitch. 1/3 the water, 1/2 the soap and less drying time. Definitely recommended.

Another "woops?" Maybe it should have been read by all the Senators that back-doored it into law BEFORE passing it?

Looks like it is fixed. Working smooth now. Could have been an internet connection problem, or Eric was working behind the scenes!

Your only "dependable" way to utilize the information for your labels is to export the information to a .cvs file and use a different program. I have very good luck with Word via mail merge and Printmaster as well. This problem has existed for the last 5 years.

Three dead bodies turn up at the mortuary, all with very big smiles on their faces. The coroner calls the police to tell them what has happened. "First body: Frenchman, 60, died of heart failure while making love to his mistress. Hence the enormous smile, Inspector", says the Coroner. "Second body: Scotsman, 25, won a thousand pounds on the lottery, spent it all on whisky. Died of alcohol poisoning, hence the smile." The Inspector asked, "What of the third body?" "Ah," says the coroner, "this is the most unusual one. Billy-Bob the redneck from Oklahoma, 30, struck by lightning." "Why is he smiling then?" inquires the Inspector. "Thought he was having his picture taken.

SHE WALKED UP AND TIED HER OLD MULE TO THE HITCH RAIL. AS SHE STOOD THERE, BRUSHING SOME OF THE DUST FROM HER FACE AND CLOTHES........ A YOUNG GUNSLINGER STEPPED OUT OF THE SALOON.... WITH A GUN IN ONE HAND AND BOTTLE OF WHISKEY IN THE OTHER. The young gunslinger looked at the old woman and laughed, saying, "Hey Old WOMAN, have you ever danced?" THE OLD WOMAN LOOKED UP AT THE GUNSLINGER AND SAID, "NO, I NEVER DID DANCE... NEVER REALLY WANTED TO." A CROWD HAD GATHERED AS THE GUNSLINGER GRINNED AND SAID, "WELL, YOU OLD BAG, YOU'RE GONNA DANCE NOW," AND STARTED SHOOTING AT THE OLD WOMAN'S FEET. THE OLD WOMAN PROSPECTOR - NOT WANTING TO GET HER TOE BLOWN OFF - STARTED HOPPING AROUND. EVERYBODY WAS LAUGHING. WHEN HIS LAST BULLET HAD BEEN FIRED, THE YOUNG GUNSLINGER, STILL LAUGHING, HOLSTERED HIS GUN AND TURNED AROUND TO GO BACK INTO THE SALOON. THE OLD WOMAN TURNED TO HER PACK MULE, PULLED OUT A DOUBLE-BARRELED SHOTGUN, AND COCKED BOTH HAMMERS. THE LOUD CLICKS CARRIED CLEARLY THROUGH THE DESERT AIR. THE CROWD STOPPED LAUGHING IMMEDIATELY. THE YOUNG GUNSLINGER HEARD THE SOUNDS TOO, AND HE TURNED AROUND VERY SLOWLY. THE SILENCE WAS ALMOST DEAFENING. THE CROWD WATCHED AS THE YOUNG GUNMAN STARED AT THE OLD WOMAN AND THE LARGE GAPING HOLES OF THOSE TWIN BARRELS. THE BARRELS OF THE SHOTGUN NEVER WAVERED IN THE OLD WOMAN'S HANDS, AS SHE QUIETLY SAID, "SON, HAVE YOU EVER LICKED A MULE'S ASS?" THE GUNSLINGER SWALLOWED HARD AND SAID, "NO MAM... BUT... I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO." THERE ARE A FEW LESSONS FOR US ALL HERE: > 1 - NEVER BE ARROGANT. > 2 - Don't waste ammunition. > 3 - Whiskey makes you think you're smarter than you are. > 4 - Always, always make sure you know who has the power. > 5 - Don't mess with old women; they didn't get old by being stupid. I JUST LOVE A STORY WITH A HAPPY ENDING, DON'T YOU

In these discussions, liberal is never wrong, and conservative is never right. Just read the posts.