mdmcfarland

Can we please close this topic? I've got my answer and the new posts are way, way off topic.

I'm glad you are enjoying it. My mail box is getting full with all these notices.

They mainly want to know if the depreciation part can be exported.

Thank you. I know most programs have conversion programs. I'm not really sure what they wanted to export into excel for.

We have sold our tax business. The new owners use Creative Solutions in their office. We have used ATX Max that last 5 years. They called and wanted to know if we can export to Excel through our tax program. I can't seem to find it out on my own. Can anybody help me with the answer?

Thank you for the birthday wishes. I was off work for several days to help out with the local county fair. :lol:

Generally if concrete is poured BY a barn for cattle, it is being used as a feed floor. It keeps the cattle out of the mud when eating.

Thanks. I thought it would be best to wait until it has been cleared and the refund received. It sure would make it simpler if it WOULD be rejected, but I'm not counting on that.

I e-filed a return and then noticed that the federal withholding was entered wrong (I know - I should have checked it closer). How long should I wait to mail an amended return. The 1040X is in progress right now and isn't even ready yet. Can I do it as soon as it is ready or should I wait longer?

I just tried it on my computer. I Checked the return and when the report came up hit print. It worked for me.

Oops, when we dug a bit further, the estimates WERE paid electronically as set up in the program. I just wanted to let you know so that if you are thinking about using this feature - IT WORKS!

I can't believe that I am the only person that set up paying the 2008 estimates electronically. PLEASE anyone that has done this, let me know if it worked properly for you.

Any suggestions what we do about the late payment penalties?

I set up one client to have his 2007 tax payment and his estimated tax payments for 2008 to be paid electonically. This was set up when I e-filed the return. I have just discovered that only the 2007 tax payment and to 1st qtr. 2008 estimated payment was made (as far as we can tell from the bank statements) has anyone else used this feature. If so, did it work properly for you?

I may have found the error myself. I don't think we had applied to e-file 1120 returns when we first sent in our application for e-filing. As I understand it, we would have to either re-apply or amend our application. Since this is our only 1120 return, I think we will just paper file.

I just efiled my first and only 1120 return. I received the following error notice. R0000-905 Database Validation Error Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) in teh Return Header must be listed in teh e-fiile database and in accepted status. What does this mean and what do I need to do. I have had no trouble e-filing individual returns. The 1120 I efiled has a fiscal year end of 9/30/08. :scratch_head:

You can get coffee for 50 cents at the quick stop in the town I live in (in northeast Nebraska). The regulars there like to tell everyone that the price of coffee is 50 cents a gallon. There is no charge for refills.

We are in a very small community with only one other tax preparer actually in our town, so we believe most of the clients will agree. I'm not sure how things will transpire, but I am assuming that if the clients don't sign giving their permission that their information goes to the new buyer, that we will not send it and will send it to whomever they choose. We are continuing our real estate business in our current office, so it's not like we will be leaving behind any information.

My boss is considering selling his tax business. Not sure if it will happen this year or next. He is aware that a letter will have to be sent to all tax clients to inform them of this and get their permission to give their tax information to the new owner. Has anyone gone through this and do you have a suggested permission letter?

I had another client call again today regarding his stimulus payment. When we got to digging further, we discovered that he too had not sent us his signed authorization. He remembers getting a copy of his return and that authorization but thought since he had efiled with us for several years that he didn't have to sign it every year. He owed money in 2007 and had wanted to pay with a check so I sent him a voucher. He did send this in on time. As soon as I receive his signed authorization I will efile. I'm not sure how to do this. His return shows a balance due, but he has paid this. How do I show this?

I had a similar instance this year also. Client called and wondered why he hadn't received his refund. When I checked, I found his file in the drawer. I was waiting for his signed 8879. When I explained this to him, I got the 8879 signed and e-filed. Got ack the next day. I'm so glad to find out that I'm not the only forgetful one.

I realize it was only a couple days. Did you get any notice from ATX to make you aware of it?

I guess I just worded that wrong. I wondered why ATX made no mention of it on their web site. I enjoy some of the posts on this site - I've learned much, but everytime I make a post I get shot down. There have been times I said or complained no more than others but I seem to be the one to always get put in my place. I haven't been able to figure out why some possts are okay and some not. I don't feel like I have ever said anything to hurt anyone. I no longer feel welcome on this site.

I received an email from Drake on 6/24/08 announcing this rate increase. They also stated that Drake will add fields to the C, Auto and 2106 screens. I recieved no notice from ATX and when I checked MyATX, there was no mention of it there. It makes you wonder if they are working on it.

I've gotten phone calls and emails from several ATX people. I have told them that I have decided not to renew, but that hasn't stopped the calls.