mcb39

The web browser on your new laptop is probably blocking the cookie. It's remembering the fields for the login form allowing the information to auto-complete when you start typing, but that's different from the cookie.

Somewhere in your browser settings there is a place to tell it not to block cookies from this website. If you can't find it, let me know what web browser and version, and I should be able to tell you how to get there.

Erc, that would be IE 7.0.5.............Thanks

Thank you Erc....I will boot up the other one and get you that info. It is a small annoyance; buy why be annoyed when it can be fixed. I hate having to learn all this new stuff. Not that I am opposed to learning and knowledge,; but I am of the "If it's not broke, don't fix it!" school. Later......

I am no longer having any problems with this computer. However, with new laptop, I have to log in every time. Strange thing is that I just type in the first letter of my user name and it auto fills in the user name and password and logs me in. Just an annoying (slightly) extra step; but strange.

Yes.....and in 2007, she can file as surviving spouse.

That one should be added to the "Powers of Observation" test. I didn't know that one either....Thanks for bringing it up and clarifying...

Darn....I only got 19.

Of the umpteen printers that I have purchased over the years; I have never listed any of them. Home Office and have two connected as we write..........

Actually, that is what we do with every new computer. Was fortunate enough to get new laptop in Jan before Vista and am very happy with it. I did qualify for and did receive Vista Premium Update, but, needless to say, will not be installing it. Too many issues and not only with ATX. Isn't this board just the tops? I love it!

R Cooper....that is just human nature. Isn't it even more inflating when the error was made by another paid preparer? Usually HRB,; but I have a local preparer who is notorious for messing up and many of those cross my desk. The main thing is to be satisfied with and proud of the work that we do. I want my clients to feel that I prepare their returns just as if it were my own; and that is actually the case. Many times I get too emotionally involved and even more often I don't charge for the additional research, etc. But, when a return leaves my office, I feel that it has been prepared to the best of my ability (whatever that may be) and I am here for them the entire year and not just during tax season....

Not true, I have a roll of them in my drawer.

I didn't mean to tell a lie. That is just what the Postmaster told me. I stand corrected!

They will not start selling the 41 cent stamps until Monday.

41 cent stamps have been on sale here in rolls of 100 for three weeks that I know of. Forevers only come in books of 20.

Who pays the capital gains on a sale of real estate in life estate? The life tenant, remaindermen or both???

Thanks

I believe if it is homestead property and the life tenant is still alive, the remaindermen would pay on their share. If it is not homestead property, they all pay.

The "forever" stamps are currently .41 cents each and are good forever if you don't use them up before the rate goes up again. If the rate goes up, the "forever" stamps will then be sold at the new rate and will be good forever; for as long as you have any. I currently have 3 rolls of .39 cent stamps so will have to purchase 300 .02 cent stamps. I also have 200 "forever" stamps that I can gamble with and hold. I can continue to buy stamps at the .41 cent rate and keep the forevers for when the rate goes up again. Is there something wrong with this picture? I think there is.

That is exactly what I do, Catherine! They get the message and invariably the one or two stragglers will surely get around to paying before the next tax season starts. Seems to be some kind of game.....they all know that if they don't pay, they don't get another chance.

De.....I don't believe they can refuse to give you the time off or penalize you in any way for being away from work for jury duty. The option of whether to pay for the time off or not is strictly a part of the employer/employee contract. It is your duty to serve on a jury. It is not your employer's duty to pay you for it....

Hi Marilyn,

Stae goes back forever om sales tax and on WI, I just got a notice for amounts due from 1997, 1998.1999

How generous!

plus the number of legit WI EIC's being questioned is too many!

I'm staying with with ATX for now...

Hi Darlene...I figured that. They have already confiscated many thousand dollars from his savings account. They now want to see some sort of "pattern" so that they can settle this. The guy has nothing left for them to take. But, yes, they wanted me to start with 1997, but since his records are so haphazard, we figured if we got him current with 2006 and back, it might be better for him. Might be wrong thinking, but the last four years have the best files to work with. In two, he is already owing over $6K in Sales Tax and nothing in Income either Fed or WI......Nice talking to you!!!

Received a disk from TaxSlayer Pro this week; so apparently the ATX word is definitely out. Even though my mind is pretty much made up, will take a look at this. I heard that this is a privately owned company, but so was Parsons, and money speaks! Hopefully, all of us will find our niche for the coming year.

Thanks KC....I needed to have that "fact in hand" also. Had the State call me recently for assistance on handling a SE taxpayer???????? who has not filed since 1996. Somewhere in that timeframe, he had a stroke. He is still working, but has memory problems. MAJOR! Also, has a very ill wife who was supposed to be handling all of his bookwork. NOT! The unfortunate thing is that they let it go as far as a warrant. So far, no word from the IRS, but the two years I have completed, working backward from 2006; have no tax liability. Sales Tax is an different issue altogether and that is the concern of the State. Have a mutual friend helping me with this, but we can only do what we can do.....

Try 1-800-433-3243 or [email protected]. Sometimes it seems like they just keep questioning these because I don't think they believe that anyone has that little income. I have the daughter of a single mom (mom is in prison). They consistently think that she is leaving zeros off when she fills in her forms. Have another student who makes more money working his way through school than both of his loser parents put together. He will be graduating in Dec with two Majors. Makes you proud to be able to help theses kids....

Thank You, mchampine!!

Booger (Mike)

Wow, Mike, you are one handsome guy. Are you any relation to Dick Tracy?

Mike, go to the "Go" box at the bottom right of the screen. Drop down menu has "Search".....click on Search, type in Drake and a lot of recent discussion will come up for you to read.......

If you are a frequent visitor, I have also found that clicking on the words "Last Post by......." to the right of the subject will also get you there in a hurry. Seems like erc thought of everything! :D

:) Eli....I love the chit chat and all of the familiar faces here. It is so Comfortable and, so far, I have not detected a negative note in any post. Not that we all have to agree...heaven forbid; but negative criticizm as opposed to honest disagreement (often correct) is just what we all need. IMO

Thanks G Sawyer; you are the first poster to suggest that it would still be passive income.....will investigate that avenue.

File the short year as Jake says. Use the form 1065 for 2006; at the top it says for calendar year 2006, or tax year beginning.........., ending..................! Fill in the dates... You'll have this one behind you.