KATHERINE

Now, I am thinking, how about two online backup services instead of one. I have WD failed, so not trust external hard drive much anymore, because the machine may not expensive, but to recover the data is. How do you think?

Hi Illmas, I have seagate external right now, does it back up automatically? What I did in past is: copy and paste file from computer to it? I think it is too much work. I also do the same to a WD and WD hard drive broke, because my computer cannot detect it. So, I am afraid it happens to seagate someday too. Still trying to find the best way to keep data safe. Thank you! Kate

Hi friends. I get Carbonite because I think the unlimited storage space is appealing. The install process is easy, and it back up local (internal harddrive fast); but with external, I followed instruction, but it did not back up. I have issue to log in, the error message said wrong match of user id and pw., but if I use another computer, I can log in. Will call them. I think it is better use cloud back besides save copies with external hard drive after the incident of fail of one hard drive. I am also looking for a product or application which can back up to their cloud storage also can help me back up to external hard drive , so I dont have to manually copy and past the file from internal to external, does any one have something like that already? The data is so important to us, I think we would die if we lose them.

Thank you! Will take your reference when I shop mine, very helpful

Hi Ms. Catherine, May I ask how do you handle your back up task? Which services do you use? I checked CARBONITE seems good because I can back up more than one computer and unlimited storage space for same price. Thank you! Kate

I don't know how to setup automatic back up either scheduled at a fixed time, or continuously real time when I am working on my computer to external hard drive. I did is I will export tax returns and copy & paste client folder every once a while. I knew it is not a good way to do, so, to simplify my process, an online back up seems good. especially, the WD external was not shown on my computer, which is so scary, I didnot figure out how to recovery it yet. now, I will have to arrange something before I lost another external. But, got some idea here and made decision to go with at least two online back service to keep my data safe. Thank you all for kindness.

Hi Illmas, I have two externals. Seagate and WD: I usually save additional copies in both of them. But the WD cannot show on MY COMPUTER and making click noise yesterday. Now, I get scared, so looking some thing like real time online back up to clouds, which I think is more reliable. I am not very good at computer, just want all my work is back up online into clouds REAL TIME, so I dont loose anything. But, I dont want to slow down my computer, because I used to have an live anti virus software which slow down my computer so much. Thank you! Lan

Hi dear friends here, Would you advice what is the best way to keep data? I am not very tech savvy. So, I usually backup my computer in to external hard drive once a while. But yesterday, one of the external hard drive cannot be found by computer and making click noise, which scared me a lot. Now, I want to have an online same- time back up which can back up everything at a daily basis. I dont know is that going to slow down my computer or not? Actually, I think I need to get two online same time back services because just in case one failed. Any advice will be appreciated. Thank you! Kate

The first smile, he kept his dream as a secret; now, he made and is proud of it!

Thank you all for support! I don't feel too much excitement because I cannot believe how misleading the first OIC officer and his supervisor were. They caused all these non necessary burdens to taxpayer and us for some thing obvious. If they are posting frivolous position to us, are they supposed to show us how to interpret procedure more careful than us? Thank you all!

Hi dear friends here, Happy New Year! I filed a client filed 2019 & 2020 Form 1120 in September 2021. Both years required 5472. 2019 had extension (client provided previous accountant efile conf); but 2020 did not have extension ( Client did not know, and cannot provide any proof of extension filed). IRS did not assess any late filing or paying penalty for 2019 nor 2020 (2019 filed with a tax due payment; 2020 had a loss, no tax due with efile). But they assess $25k each year for filing 5472 late, which is total $50K. I filled out abatement form 843 applying reasonable cause : 2019 was late because the previous accountant passed away in 2020 Spring and client did not get any notification from the company who continued the service.; 2020 did not file extension for same reason. Now, both years were filed properly before IRS sent the notice out, so there is no intension from client to void filing responsibilities. They rejected and still demand money. I called them after received the notice rejected the my previous correspondence, they said they cannot apply First timer for 2019 because he did not know whether this type of penalty qualify First timer (6038 penalty). Who can afford the penalty they are asking? But they are so determine to collect it. The shareholder has a green card case ongoing, and has social number allows to work too. Moreover, he has been staying in US since 2017 more than 300 days each year till now. Is there any way I can get away from the penalty? Thank you! Kate

Hi dear friends here, Happy New Year! It had been lasting so long and finally I have the case results. The appeal officer turned down the original OIC officer and his supervisor's decision. The appeal officer did not use income factor because only his income is counted and it is less than his expenses (he had a lot late due bills) . She took only the equity factor including his personal bank, stocks , car value and his business bank at the time of first filing of OIC. She actually reduced the OIC because I gave her the current business and personal bank accounts which show less money in both accounts. So we accepted and made a first payment (as condition of acceptance, we agreed to pay off in 6 installment). Thank you all who kindly helped me. Thank you! Kate

Thank you, Lynn for sharing your experience! I just signed up Verifyle and I like it for its user friendly. Because a lot times, clients dont like we put password on PDF, but to secure the data, I have to. Now, I found a solution. Thank you!

Hi Lynn, do you still put Password on your PDF is you use verifyle?

It is helping to people to build some working history for social security. It is kind of give social security out for free, right?

Joan surprised me, I thought she was 31 and always take her as a little sister here. Find a lot kindness here, wish a good holiday for all.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-utl/Tax_Treaty_Table_1_2019_Feb.pdf Hi friend, I checked the table, it seems like UK is tax free in US. F1040NR schedule J? If file 1040, then attach form 8833, then the software should carry to other income line. I did international student from China, and that is what I did. Thank you! Kate

Also call EFTPS they can take $$ from phone, and give you a confirmation number for it.

Hi dear friends here, May I ask a question that NY allowed restaurant to operate with its 100% capacity in middle of June, 2021. , but at the same time, NYC doesn't allow indoor dining for customers who did not present proof of vaccine (even now). So, 2nd 2021 should be qualify for ERC due to partially or full lock down by local government. For 3RD 2021, can I take this rule as parietal/full restriction on operation and apply ERC? (the sales surplus the 80% limit, so only look at the opportunity on medical policy). They instruction didnot clarify the restrictions on customers. Thank you! Kate

Thank you!.

Do you think they could come out a tool to check online? People are funny, they told never get stimulus check, but they got debit card already. IRS knew already.

Thank you! They have three products, ATX, Taxwise and Prosystem, and they are so different. Compare the three created by them, ATX is most user friendly. Wish everyone had a good thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to all.

Hi MCB, you put the preorder back in April? Do they do a price match if they have sales later on in the year? Thank you!

That is clever. Someone mentioned, call about 6:30pm local time when most people go home. It works, they will talk to you even the conversation last very long till all your case resolved.

So, I will file 706 . 1041. 1040 for 2020; future years (2021 and forward), will only 1041 till all assets transferred to beneficiaries by the exactor. Thank you all friends here. Really appreciated.