jog

I have completed 95 returns while coping with all the problems. This morning after installing the 12.8 update yesterday I cannot even get into a return. Popup says program has encountered a problem and has to close. Goodbye. Actually they are not courteous enough to say goodbye. Sure hope something good happens soon as I am unable to do anything.

I am so glad to hear all your definite opinions. They help me a lot to make up my mind. Thanks so much. jog

I am having to replace my computer, old age I think. The salesman says to go with XP Pro because a lot of people are having trouble with Vista. I would like to know what you all think.

I can't even get to the ATX Support home page. When I click support a screen comes up asking for client ID,user name, secret question. When I enter these things it takes me in a circle and asks for the same things again and finally says my account has been locked. I have neither the time or the patience for this nonsence and have been unable to get to knowledgebase for quite some time. Several people have addressed this problem and seem to be able to get what they want. If anyone has a simple answer I would like to hear it. Thanks in advance.

Do you mean that the 1099-A doesn't mean that he has to include the difference as income for this year? That he will more than likely receive a 1099-C at a later date. I don't get many of this sort of thing so I am unsure of how to proceed. Thanks to all of you who have answered. JOG

This young man was given a 1099-A with a date of lender's acquisition of 10/17/07. Balance of principal outstanding $39,000, with a fair market value of property of $21,000. At first I thought he would have income of $18,000 but what instructions the form 982 has made me think this difference could be forgiven. Anyone have thoughts on this?

I have a client who lost his home because he couldn't pay for it. I'm thinking this debt relief act would help him. The instructions for this form is not too clear. Should I file the return without showing the income from the foreclosure and attach the form 982. Not sure how this would work. Any help will be appreciated.

A taxpayer has a son who turned 20 in 2007. He cannot be a qualifying child because of his age. He can be a qualifying relative because he meet all of the requirments. How do you report him on the tax return?

Thanks, I couldn't find anyplace that said anything about it.

Does anyone know when form 4136 will be ready?

I was just able to transmit my efile. Maybe there's hope for us yet. Have a good day.

I'm only on my second day but I am already feeling the pain. Don't appear that ATX was ready for the tax season.

I encountered the same problem last night. Got the message "not authorized to transmit" on my efile attempt. I spent 1 & 1/2 hours on phone with tech support and problem is still not solved. They said they would call me this AM but have not heard from them yet. Still not able to efile. Good luck with your problem.