kathyc2

Did you fill out tax schedule page 8 of form 2 to indicate MT source income?

Amazingly 20 minutes after e-mail she shows up all apologetic. Didn't give her the return, only the original documents.

I'm fortunate enough to be at a point in my life where I don't need to be bringing in money from preparing returns. For the most part, I still enjoy it and the vast majority of my clients I look forward to seeing each year. Email sent and now I'm going to go dig in some dirt and plant some veggie seeds!

I'm essentially done other than one that is a total PITA. They dropped off info late March. I sent email of a couple basic items missing. Various emails over the last 2 weeks to get the info. Sent email that they were done Tues, and she replied she will pick up today. Did not answer my return email as to what time today. I sent another this morning saying they need to be picked up by 1 pm. At 1:05 I'll be sending another email with password protected file of their original documents telling them they need to go somewhere else. They have 1 dependent that graduated HS in 2023 and another in college. Guessing at least one of them filed their own returns without indicating they were being claimed by someone else. Same crap happened last year and needed to prepare a revised return for them on 4/18 because kid claimed herself. I can be very nice until I feel taken advantage of. When I reach that point, look out!

Seems like your transaction would be a debit to partner draws and a credit to loan payable.

A loud fan likely means dust has accumulated inside unit. Shut it down, remove the cover and vac or blow out dust. It can also mean something is hogging CPU or memory. Ctrl/alt/del to bring up task manager than then look at processes to see if something is using up resources.

Thanks! That's exactly what I was looking for.

Does anyone have a link to list of states that require a separate extension request rather than just filing federal 4868?

Are you talking about donating the house to the charity, or keeping title and letting charity use it tax free? If the former see Pub 926. If the latter see this: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/26/1.170A-7

Pub 526. Particularly page 12 Giving property that has increased in value

It doesn't reduce the Box 5 benefits. It does show in the box that explains the difference between Box 5 benefits and the amount paid, same as Medicare or tax withheld.

They were deductible in past as part of 2% items on Sch A.

5K is taxable and shows on W2G. He took 4,300 from account by gambling. He took 450 cash out. The 250 left he can take out. He can claim 4,300 loss on Sch A.

Just received an email from "Karen" that says "I have uploaded my 2023 tax documents in the workdrive below secure link, please look through it, and let me know if you need any additional information. Also will it cost the same as the last." I'm small enough that I know all my clients and didn't fall for it. Those that deal in volume returns or have staff beware!

QB payments does issue 1099K if the threshold is met. If amounts client paid is less than threshold, they should issue the appropriate 1099 in most cases.

I'm old enough to remember a major recession caused in large part to people buying McMansions they couldn't afford.

Well, cry me a river. To be at the 20% LTCG rate, their marginal rate is at a minimum 35%. So, they get a discount of 15%. Those at 12% marginal rate have 0 for LTCG rates or a 12% discount. Middle income people at 22% marginal rate and 15% get a 7% discount.

It's always been my policy that in situation where the code doesn't provide a clear answer, it's up to the client if they want to be more aggressive or more cautious.

I would say it falls under land improvement with 15 year MACRS which would make it available for bonus depreciation.

Not necessarily. If you get bored I'm sure you could find a firm that would be thrilled to hire an experienced preparer. You could work the hours you want and have someone else be in charge with the headaches it brings.

The amount on W2 would be income, but as long as they removed the amount from HSA account there should not have been penalties.

Section 328 of Secure 2.0 removed the restriction that it needs to be paid directly from pension.

Is this a client you would want? Would you have confidence that they would count the sales they receive cash payments? Don't forget that if they paid cash there is likely use tax due on purchases.

I can see that becoming the future. Younger people have grownup with computers and many are more comfortable with computers than people. I don't advertise or actively seek new clients. I don't think I have any clients under 35 that I don't also do the parents returns. Many of them I started by doing returns when they were in school and part time jobs. Majority of them want to converse remotely or via e-mail or text rather than in person or phone. I met with 2 of these "kids" yesterday. One was definitely uncomfortable. Another young lady was quite verbal and seemed very self-confident. We actually got talking about this very issue. She told me that she often has anxiety about making phone calls which was kind of surprising from the way she presents. I'm nearing the end of my career, so it doesn't effect me. Preparers that are wanting/needing to attract younger clients may need to rethink the way they offer services to meet them where they are.

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