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erc:

I see you have added a method for us to donate to the cause here. I have no objection to that as I previously stated, however, I prefer to make such a donation by check. Please post a payee name and an address to send it.

I'm assuming that this would strictly be a donation and not a membership fee, is that correct?

The shipping on the books that come with the TTO cost a lot more than $10. I got mine in two different shipments, and I don't remember the exact amount, but I know that they were fairly expensive shipping cost.

I also think the % increase ignores the fact that they are also adding features. I have not made the decision yet, but I think the decision to renew should be based on more significant issues than a very modest price increase.

KC

First of all, I don't understand why you're making such a big deal out of my post. It was neither an accolade nor a complaint (save for the shipping costs). It was simply a statement.

Granted, the first shipment of books (one such shipment in my case) was likely more than $10.00, but the point I am making is that even with the initial shipping cost and the follow up shipments of disks only, there is no way the company spent $90.00 last year for shipping. There is more involved, we are paying for the packaging time as well as the shipping. And, of course, this year it'll be $99.00, that's outrageous.

As far as my ignoring the FACT that they are adding features, I don't know that they ARE adding features. My GUESS is that with the new acquisition many of the beloved features will disappear. Of, course, the user won't know that any features are missing until they purchase the program.

When your primary product is ProSystem fx that is many times the price of MAX and has ALL the bells and whistles, it makes sense that you, as a company, would not want to provide an alternative (MAX) that also has all the bells and whistles at a much lower price. Your alternative then is to eliminate some or all the bells and whistles (features) in the less expensive software to encourage you to purchase the more expensive package. So, yes, I'll be looking around for another software package, although, I haven't made any decisions at this point. It is simply prudent for my to do some software research. Anybody who has not lost faith in ATX and desires to continue their relationship, hey, have at it.

I began investigating ATX in 1998 and purchased my first MAX in 1999. I have seen dramatic improvements in that time. I have also seen the unparalleled response to issues of users. This sort of history has earned ATX a great deal of trust and product confidence. But, you know, whatever they have earned over the years was entirely lost with one act, the abrupt removal of the forum. The lack of notice of the termination of the forum to ATXers shows a total disregard for the customers and is probably indicative of an attitude of which I want no part. The trust is gone the confidence I once had in the product is also gone.

Posted this on another board but got no answers, so:

TP had SSI back pay, and had to report repayment to Unum in 2004, and apply for a credit under claim of right for 2005. Does VT have a similar credit for 2005 under claim of right, or some other provision to recoup tax paid on income that was repaid?

Thanks all!

I am not aware of any such recovery method, however, that doesn't mean there is no such method. Can you simply file an amended VT return?

Received a renewal offer from ATX this AM. For Total Tax Office (TTO) the price has increased 5.2% over last year so with the 10% discount they're offering, it amounts to an actual discount of 4.7%. Furthermore the shipping (which I estimate costs them less than $10.00) is now $99, an increase of 10% over last year.

Yes, I too noticed many form updates. I did the update and all seems to be okay.

Very nice job on this layout, thank you! I too am willing to help financially with the maintenance of this forum. If we can help, please let us know.

Bob