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  1. I have used the bulk disposition feature often in the past with no problems. My client discarded around 20 pieces of computer equipment that was obsolete. I have gone into each asset and tagged it to the bulk disposition. They all appear on the bulk summary sheet. However, no numbers are transferring to the Form 4797. Any suggestions????

  2. I did the program update directly from the website. Followed all installations instructions. Antivirus software was temprarily disabled. Rebooted computer. Working on a stand alone machine. ATX 2012 will not load...error message states ATX 2012 has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

    UGH!!! Friday night and I do not need this. I intentionally waited to install update until end of day. Very glad I did now. However, I need the program to load and work.

    Any suggestions????

    I am running Windows XP as the operating system.

  3. My client has a proposed settlement from Worker's Comp. I don't believe such a settlement is taxable but cannot locate anything to back up my position. Also, will such a settlement have any impact on the Social Security disability benefits my client is currently receiving?

  4. I have a client who earned $28 K while residing in Switzerland for 60 days. He had to pay Swiss tax on this money. Is this money taxable to the US? He is a US resident. When looking up the tax treaty, it only appears to cover Swiss residents earning income while in the US.

    If the money is taxable to the US, would he receive a foreign tax credit for the tax paid to Switzerland?

    Any help is appreciated.

  5. I'm having one of those days where I am blanking on what should be a simple question.

    College student has a small part time job while away at school in KY. Other than when in school, he is a WV resident. Question is regarding the state tax returns. Should he file WV return showing all income as taxable or KY return. Both states have 183 day residency requirements and also have reciprocity. All income is from wages. College student was claimed on Mom's tax return as dependent.

    Thanks for the guidance.

  6. Thanks for the guidance. Client is giving information to church to see if they will correct the W-2. Apparently, I'm the first accountant to tell one of the pastors the W-2 was wrong. Just goes to show that there are a lot of preparer's who do not understand clergy tax. The pastors apparently go to the same person that prepared the W-2's.

  7. I have an error on a clergy W-2. The W-2 looks as follows:

    Box 1 – 7108 box 2 – 42

    Box 3 16800 box 4 – 706

    Box 5 – 16800 box 6 – 244

    Box 14 – Housing allowance – 9692

    What are my options to correctly report? A corrected W-2 is NOT going to happen. I have to handle this on the return.

    This is a part time pastor who has a separate full time job. Is there any means by which to give the taxpayer credit for the tax that was incorrectly withheld from his pay for Fica and Medicare?

    Suggestions are welcome.

  8. I seem confused each time I try to understand what property is section 1245. Real property is section 1250. Would computers and equipment be 1245? Please clarify. I've read the instructions to Form 4797 and in Publication 557 ( I think) and am still confused.

    Thanks

  9. My client was unemployed for most the year and definitely meets the 750 hours rule. I also know that the 750 is per property unless the election is made to treat the 5 properties as one. My question is what happens if in 2012 they are no longer a real estate professional? Does that draw any red flags to IRS as the more favorable treatment was received for one year only? Real estate professional is determined each year, but once the properties are combined as one they are left that way forever or until they are all disposed of. Is this correct? Can you just combine two of the properties if you have documentation to prove that the 750 was met on those two properties alone?

    This client also has modified AGI of close to $150,000 so passive loss limitation is a factor in this decision. The losses are being severely limited. Will real estate professional help much as there is still a limitation?

  10. I have several clients that had the Federal returns accepted last week. The software is supposed to change the status of the state files to created but has not done so. They are still in held status. If I go into to the file and create the state return again for e file purposes, the software still puts it in held status. What can I do? The taxpayers will not get their state refunds if the software won't let me create the state returns to e file. Please help. Software is ATX.

    thanks

  11. The dependent child of the taxpayer passed away during 2011. I know they still receive all deductions but is there somewhere in the software to tell it date of death? Will this cause an e file problem with matching SSN since one of dependents is now deceased?

    Thanks,

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