RitaB

2903/10=290. Ok, I'm good.

2903/7 = 415. I'm not that good. But wait, there is hope - do you have non-preparer staff to shoot the bull with clients, answer the phone, run copies, file, clean the toilet, vacuum (yes, vacuum, we've talked about this before)?

All right, I cuss a little, but I love Jesus. And here is part of your problem - clergy (at least here in my little town) sometimes come across as feeling entitled to more for less. My mother used to practically give away her work to clergy. I undercharge everybody, but I don't undercharge clergy more. I have no problem telling them I have a ministry, too. My ministry is feeding my kids. And my kids are leaders in church and everybody has a ministry, not just pastors. I was furious that my pastor talked a kid out of playing professional baseball because he was needed on the church staff. What???? You can't witness on the baseball field???? OK, sorry I got off on a rabbit trail there. And, yes, my pastor makes more than me. He can pay for tax prep - they gotta get over thinking we owe them something. Nobody owes anybody anything, and yes, a workman is worthy of his wages.

I have several hairdressers, and it really is mysterious to them not being able to write off the FMV of do-overs. Also, face value of gift certificates. Sigh. So, I quit telling them, and they think they're deducting them. Everybody is happy that way.

And how many preparers? And is this a year round accounting practice? I need to compare myself to everybody so my self worth can be accurate. Got my hair done this morning. Hairdresser, non-client, talked the whole time about her business tax return she botched. Yeah, I'm gonna do it for her since she is afraid of her accountant but can't leave him because he knows the ins and outs of her very advanced and mysterious income tax return. Man, the last thing I wanted was to listen to a hairdresser talk about taxes.

I'm ambidextrous, just sayin.

Yes, it did take forever, and you're welcome. I was hoping to be helpful as well as self-deprecating. It makes me feel better about the whole boot incident.

I just went scrolling thru the returns in Return Manager, and I had failed to create three e-files. No, I don't know why, but you all know how it gets, you get interrupted and stuff. I'm really glad ATX added that info down at the bottom; it has made my life easier.

OK, then there's the CORRECT answer... LOL. Go, Judy, you are MVP for 2014 without a doubt.

Gotta get some more extensions, don't know how many, I hope a lot. My door is open. Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses. And your slackers. I'm here for you. Just want to confirm that the ACA did not improve my health, but it didn't do me in, either. And my motto today is: "April 15 doesn't tell us, we tell IT."

I would think it will all get handled on 2015. Cash basis client, I assume, and the refund happened in 2015, it will increase income in 2015, is what ER is saying. It's the wrong day to worry about it, that's my motto. Either get an extension or file with what you have today is what I'd do. You didn't mess up, the client did. If 2014 has to be amended, oh well, there's another tax return you can charge for. Edit: Sorry, I took too long to answer, and just look stupid now cause everybody was quicker. Sad day.

Y'all know I'm not as mean to my clients as I let on, right? Well, except that one guy, he had it coming, and the boot extraction device is a write-off, and I'd be a better people person if I knew better people...

Dang. That is probably easier than the rip it out of the wall feature. Crap...

You've been known to be a genius.

New greeting: "Hi, this is Rita. Come get your shit."

No, I cannot call you to tell you what you owe IRS and me. You will live until you get here today or tomorrow. But maybe not long after that.

OMG, what is wrong with people?

No, your date of birth is not on the return from your previous preparer, just tell me your date of birth, it's not that hard, and now we know why you didn't get along with the aforementioned previous preparer. Yes, yes we do. OMG.

Well, that might have been me. But I think I probably got the idea from somebody else. And I hate that you are dealing with it, but maybe if enough people see how this is not exactly the greatest piece of legislative genius ever passed... Nah, they don't care.

Oh, yeah, he knows. And the boot-up-your-ass extraction device is also a medical expense.

Had a non-profit director call me: I just about have it all ready. Me: Congratulations, and please don't bring it in until Thursday or Friday. I don't know what it is about non-profit directors, but I don't care how cheerful you are, or how much you love being sweet and holding hands and talking, don't call an accountant on April 13th. About anything, actually. If you are not on fire with a stick in your eye, it can wait. Love, Rita

Had one in the mailbox this morning with a note: "Rita, I know this is a little unorthodox, but I didn't have any other time to drop off..." 1) My mailbox has been out there for eleven years. 2) And USPS has been in business longer than that, even. 3) (My daughter said this): He can spell the world unorthodox and can't find a way to get this to you before today?

Yes, and they are the best. And, I'm pretty sure you're already one of them.

It licked ash trays, baby.