kcjenkins

Why not file him MFJ?

If the car is the only business asset you can use the vehicle info section of the 2106. If you have other equipment, such as computers, printers, tools, etc, then you would be using the 4562 anyway, in which case you should use it for the car too. Same thing on the Sch C.

Knowledgebase ID: 1892 Tax Year: 2007; 2008; 2009; 2010; 2011 Product: E-file, TaxPrep ATX E-filing returns with foreign addresses You must enter foreign addresses as described below in order to e-file returns featuring Massachusetts business forms, federal individual or business forms, or the W-2 or 1099-R Input worksheets. All federal returns with foreign addresses will be transmitted to the IRS Service Center in Austin, TX for processing and acknowledgement purposes. E-filing Massachusetts business returns To e-file a Massachusetts business return with a foreign address, enter the complete address in the Street Address and City fields, and then enter the foreign country in the Foreign Country field on Form 'MA EFile Info Bus'. E-filing individual and business returns To e-file an individual or business return for a client with a foreign address (non-military base or U.S. possession territory), enter the information exactly as follows. To enter a foreign address Open the return. On page 1 of the federal signature form (Form 1040, for example), enter your client's information in the Label section, except for the City, town or post office, State, and ZIP code fields. In the City, town or post office field, enter the city, province or state, and country with commas between each item (Montreal, Quebec, Canada, for example). In the Zip Code field, enter the foreign postal code. Do one of the following: If you are filing an individual return, click the 1040 form tab, and then click the Filers Info tab. Enter the country's name in the If address is in a foreign country... field, or click in the field and select the country from the drop-down box. If you are filing a business return, click the return's EF Info form tab. Select the foreign country's name from the Foreign country, enter the country's name drop-down box in the <Business Type> Information section. To enter a foreign address (1120 or 1120S returns) Open the 1120 or 1120S return. On page 1 of the federal signature form, enter your client's information in the Label section, except for the City, town or post office, State, and ZIP code fields. In the City or town field, enter the city or town (Montreal, for example). In the State field, enter the province or state (Quebec, for example). In the ZIP code field, enter the postal code (HP4 242, for example). Click the 1120/S EF Info form tab. Select the foreign country's name from the Foreign country, enter the country's name drop-down box in the Corporate Information section. Once you have completed the return, you can create and transmit the e-file as normal.

I do the same thing Maribeth does, backing up to three different places, routinely. When the program closes, it backs up automatically, then I use the Backup/Restore utility to back up to a different computer in the office, then to my flashdrive. Once home, I restore from that flashdrive to my home computer. Another option would be to buy another external hard drive, and install the program on that drive. Then you can back up that drive every day, and since it will have nothing but the tax program, it will always be backed up.

Adding the taxable amount that you have determined is not, in my understanding, an override. Rather it is just us doing our job. Box 2a is often empty, and I fill it in routinely, when the full amount is taxable. I only use the 5329 when it's not all taxable, and the code is needed for the amount excluded.

Well, that's an informative and reasonable response, it seems to me. I believe them, because they did make a bunch of additions to our options, like being able to add the Tax Year, phone numbers, etc. I like the idea of making it a selectable option.

We've gotten another 4 inches overnight. Thankfully, all the earlier foot or better had melted before this one, so it should not stick around too long. But we don't normally get much snow, so we are not really set up to deal with it.

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Actually, I started as a Gator, but ended as a Rebel, Joel. And proud of the fact. Got my Accounting degree and my MBA at Ole Miss. My husband and two of my three sons also have their degrees from Ole Miss.

I'm guessing that you are assuming he is making the change because he does not want to reduce the deduction? That may or may not be the actual reason, but I don't think it's your business to assume anything. He might just be trying to save a fee, planning to use the free filing, etc. You just need to do the return that you are hired to do, correctly.

Cathrine is right, IMHO, we should not just assume that it was personal, without at least asking. I have one client that has owned a timeshare for 15 years, and never used it personally after the first year, but has rented it out every year since. It's totally 'investment property' to him. Although he's not about to sell, as he has made a profit on it all the last 8 years.

Yes, because there is no requirement that you ever have to have graduated from High School. I never did that either, I went from the 11th grade directly to Univ of FL. So technically I am a high school dropout even though I have an MBA and have taught at the university level.

ID : 16964 Tax Year : 2006 Product : E-file, TaxPrep ATX "Run-time error '91'" when creating e-files on workstations You receive the following message when creating an e-file from a networked workstation: Run-time error '91': Object or With block variable not set. This can occur when the EfileRules.xml support file is outdated or has become corrupted. You need to delete this file on the server, and then replace it by updating your ATX tax software. To delete the EfileRules.xml file on the server Close your ATX software on the server and all workstations. Right-click the appropriate ATX desktop shortcut, and then click Properties. On the Shortcut tab, click Find Target. Double-click the Masters folder. Right-click the EfileRules.xml file, and then click Delete. In the Confirm File Delete window, click Yes to confirm the deletion. Manually update your ATX software from the MyATX Support Center Web site. Refer to Document ID: 764 for instructions. When the update process is complete, restart your ATX software, and then re-create your e-files. If the problem persists, the sharing and security permissions for the ATX program folder may not be set correctly on the server. Refer to Document ID: 9984 for information on configuring access rights and file-sharing on networks. Consult with your network administrator or a qualified technician in your area if you require further assistance. Last Modified on 01/23/2007 01:06:11 AM

ID : 32493 Tax Year : 2009 Product : TaxPrep ATX "Run-time error '91'" when opening software after updating You receive the following message when opening program after downloading and installing updates: Run-time error '91': Object or With block variable not set. To correct this problem, update your ATX software. Refer to Document ID: 14661 for instructions on updating your program files. Last Modified on 01/25/2010 09:36:01 AM

$12,400 is what you get when you take the standard deduction and your RE tax is equal to or more than $1000. So clearly the program thinks you are taking the standard deduction. Does page 2 line 40b [which is just a box] have an X in it?

Thanks for the heads-up on that one. I had not noticed it, probably would not have until later in the season.

Could be #2 or #3 depending on the wording of the divorce settlement.

I heard a weatherman saying today that this winter was likely to be a replay of the 1978 weather pattern. It does seem to be so far, doesn't it?

Where did you see that?

I have it in my forms, so if you do not, go to the download center and manually download it.

This is a board for tax professionals, so your post is not really appropriate here. My advice to you is that you would be wise to sit down with a competent tax professional and go over the various options, as there are several different issues I can see in your situation.

I agree with Pacun, after all, if they file jointly and her half is paid on her debt, and then she wins her fight over the amount she owes, she'll then get the money back. If she does not win, she is still better off.

:bday: Eli, you old man you!!!!!!

I personally like this, as the watermark does use more toner, and having it on the worksheets seems a bit wasteful to me. And I never want it on the cover sheet, that form is clearly for the client anyway.

Loved that one, Tom.