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"Guy" in the generic "person" sense, not reserved for any gender that's for sure.

I'm not criticising your answer, however I just have to point out that "calling them" just means you get "the opinion" or "interpretation" of the person on the other end of the line. I certainly know that I have gotten wrong answers from both state and federal help lines. I'd trust the advice of most of the experienced members here over that, if I got a different answer, altho of course that would lead me to ask more questions of the member first.

Not "none", but "only occasional", Eric.

Lion's list seems excellent to me, Eric. And all our moderators here try very hard not to let our personal views cause us to overuse our power. I'm sure that will continue.

Yeah, there always seems to be one [at least] of those guys every year.

LOL Yes, I bet we all do that sometimes!

Yes, as long as she accepts your "no" and keeps coming back, it's not a big thing, is it?

For 2012 the ATX program did not include the 1099C

Actually, for small practices, just getting a demo of several programs, and becoming familiar with the one that works best for you is probably enough. But having no plan is what John was warning of. And yes, a large practice can afford to buy two programs, when they have too many clients to take a chance on being totally dependent on just one program. I knew one place where they bought ATX for use with their small clients, while using Ultratax CS for the big clients. Why ATX? I was told it was because ATX actually had a larger set of forms than even Ultratax, as well as having fantastic support.

The point, from the payer's point of view, is that they could pay more if they did not have to pay matching payroll taxes, as well as other employee benefits. From his point of view there is no real benefit, and could be some negatives. And if he lives in CA, they will want a piece of anything he gets out of his corp,

The sad thing is that while ATX forms were a big factor, in the beginning it was ATX's SUPPORT that was it's outstanding strength. William and his whole team were not only extremely knowledgeable, THEY REALLY CARED ABOUT OUR PROBLEMS. What a change once CCH bought it.

You are correct. Gail should have said "and the amount exceeds $599". A few states, FL comes to mind, automatically assume corps are not "misclassified employees". '

Way to go, Lion!

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From the IRS examples of Alien Residency Example 8 Mr. Gerhard Schwarz was a citizen and resident of Germany just prior to his arrival in the United States. He arrived in the United States on 08-15-2011 as a professor of physics on an H-1b visa. He intends to remain in the United States for two academic years, and does not intend to change his immigration status during that period before returning home. Determine his residency starting date. Solution: Analysis for 2011 Nonexempt individual (individuals in H-1b status are never Exempt Individuals) Date of entry into United States: 08-15-2011 Begin counting 183 days at this date: 08-15-2011 Number of nonexempt days in United States during 2011: 139 days (08-15-2011 through 12-31-2011) Current year (2011) days in United States (139) × 1 = 139 days Prior year (2010) days in United States (0) × 1/3 = 0 days Second Prior year (2009) days in United States (0) × 1/6 = 0 days Total = 139 days Gerhard does not pass the substantial presence test during 2011. As another option, Gerhard could claim the First-Year Choice under IRC 7701((2)(A) and qualify for a residency starting date of 08-15-2011. He did not meet either the green card test or the substantial presence test in the prior year (2010), he was present in the United States for at least 31 days in a row in 2011, was present in the United States for at least 75% of the number of days beginning with the first day of the 31-day period (08-15-2011) and ending with the last day of 2011, and met the substantial presence test in the subsequent year (2012). Refer to the Residency Starting Date under the First-Year Choice section in Residency Starting and Ending Dates. Analysis for 2012 Nonexempt individual (individuals in H-1b status are never Exempt Individuals) Date of entry into United States: 08-15-2011 Begin counting 183 days at this date: 08-15-2011 Number of nonexempt days in United States during 2012: 366 days Current year (2012) days in United States (366) × 1 = 366 days Prior year (2011) days in United States (139) × 1/3 = 47 days Second Prior year (2010) days in United States (0) × 1/6 = 0 days Total = 413 days Gerhard passes the substantial presence test on 05-15-2012. From 2011, 47 days, plus 136 days from 2012 (01-01-2012 through 05-15-2012) = 183 days. Gerhard's residency starting date is 01-01-2010 (the first day he was present in United States during the calendar year in which he passed the substantial presence test). What kind of federal income tax returns will Gerhard file for 2011 and 2012? 2011: Option #1. Gerhard will file Form 1040NR/1040NR-EZ as a nonresident alien. Option #2. Gerhard will file a dual-status tax return as a dual-status alien, claiming the First-Year Choice under IRC 7701((2)(A) and a residency starting date of 08-15-2011. 2012: Gerhard will file Form 1040/1040A/1040EZ as a resident alien.

And since that just illustrates how confusing the current rules are, and in such a state of flux, the only smart thing is to avoid giving advice, except the advice to consult an insurance professional for such questions. For example, in the question about the sec 105 plan, direct them to their insurance company. They will know if their plan, in that state, is in compliance, etc. Don't open yourself up to liability for a wrong answer. Don't be like the banker that gives tax advice, and is right maybe a third of the time, because he does not understand all of the variables that affect the tax treatment. We've all had to clean up after one of those, right?

2 hrs may seem short to the dad, not so to the mother, believe me!

Could be either, depending on whether it was all used for 'qualified' expenses. Plus whether there is any other Line 21 item.

Now wouldn't that be a nice thing!

Jack, old friend, PLEASE ease up on the insults. It would be so much better if you just stay on the high ground and just ignore anyone who "blasts" you. I assure you, if they get over the line, the moderators will respond. Calling them names [especially in advance] is inappropriate here. I value most of your input, and hope you go back to your old high standards.

Sorry. I guess Jack is having some problem in his life that is making him short-tempered and not very courteous right now. I'm hoping he gets to feeling better real soon.

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