Catherine

Not as of last night when I had to override the AMT amount in a planner I did. Catherine

I loved it and plan on sending it to a few folks who are not lucky enough to belong to this forum. Catherine

I will take KC's suggestion and submit print manager work as my end-of-year recommendation. I also liked the idea to print from inside the return; if I set my default printer to my pdf writer, then I can do that _and_ hold off printing until I'm ready to print the whole thing. Thanks, all. Catherine

Hear, Hear!! Catherine

Hey all -- Is there any way to establish new defaults for client letters in the print manager? I _always_ print the letter and return cover sheet. I _never_ print the privacy notice (I have a separate one), options or mailing slip (why options at all?) (why mailing slip when everything (almost) gets e-filed or sent in a non-window envelope). So for every return I have to un-check and re-check those stupid little boxes and then the order of everything jumps around half the time and I get to fix _that_ -- it's getting seriously annoying. So, is there any way to set a new default for client letter printing? So I can get my letter and return cover sheet and _nothing_ else unless I specifically ask for it? Thanks. Catherine

Thanks to all! Catherine

Client is a homeowner's association. They had their driveways seal-coated for several thousand dollars. It should last several (but undetermined) years. Anyone have an idea on how long a life this should have? My Magic-8 ball said, "answer hazy, ask again later". Catherine

One of the local radio folks has taken to referring to it as the "Screw-you-lous" bill.

Candy? I'd hold out for high-end chocolate, myself... Actually, my older girl got some Edible Arrangements chocolate-dipped strawberries for her birthday last year. They were _amazing_. Each huge berry was red all the way through and full of flavor, and the chocolate was a good quarter-inch deep. ONE was an entire dessert, and she got a dozen. We feasted for a couple of days. Catherine

How close to FMV does the rent need to be before this kicks in? I have a couple who rent the other half of their two-family house to family members. Rent is _almost_ FMV -- basically, it _was_ when they first rented, and the landlords just haven't raised their rate very much because they are good tenants (aren't noisy, don't trash the place, keep an eye on the other side when the owners are away, etc). Seems there is a grey area between what most landlords do to keep desirable tenants and giving family a break. Any guidelines from anyone on where that line is? Catherine

I also have a home office. We went out for lunch rather than dinner; less crowding, and just as much choice. Catherine

I had some of those. There were a couple (when I went to MyATX) that showed as accepted; they had to "re-hang" the acceptances and then they went through to my computer. Another one _they_ had transmission problems and had to re-submit that return (that one still showed as "transmitted to EFC" at MyATX). They told me if I didn't get an acceptance by early next week to call back. Catherine

Happy Valentine's Day to all, and may you all get something special from those you love. Catherine

They still sell abacuses in Chinese stores (at least, here in the Boston area). We have a couple and I taught my girls how to use them (though I don't know if they remember). I still use a slide rule (it lives in my car) for figuring gas mileage. And for Marilyn -- art supply places have good erasers. Catherine

http://www.plaidstallions.com/fashion.html It was even _worse_ than we remember....

There are two other spoofs -- ThumbWars (StarWars done on thumb characters) and Lucas In Love. Very funny. Catherine

I had been wondering if I needed to attach a statement saying the coding was not correct _in addition_ to the 5329. But it sounds like other folks' experience is that this is not needed so long as the tax treatment is correct after filling out the 5329. Thanks, all. Catherine

Just picked up papers this morning from some clients (older couple with mobility problems; I don't usually go _to_ clients). The clip all their like-kind documents together. Very convenient for me and quick and easy to leaf through to look for likely missing items before I leave them. I have the _nicest_ clients -- these folks usually have fresh-made cookies for me when I drop their completed forms back off later. Catherine

I've got half a leftover roast beef, turkey, bacon, and cheese club sandwich from yesterday that I'm looking forward too. Have to be with an accounting client at 1:30 so that means I _must_ eat lunch at _lunchtime_ today. Catherine

Client was in phase-out area for Roth IRA contribution but had made a full contribution early in 2008. She removed the excess contribution amount to comply with limits before the end of the year. 1099-R came through as code "J"; early Roth withdrawal no known exception. What's the best way to handle this in ATX? The amount is _not_ taxable but is showing up as such. I can think of about three ways to do it but perhaps someone out there knows the "best" way. Thanks. Catherine

I read them hours ago and I'm still chuckling. Catherine

Happy Birthday and hold out for more chocolate? :bday:

I'd consider it part of the overall cost for the windows and roof. Just like shipping and installation of machinery is part of the cost basis of the machine. It's not like you can buy windows and POOF! they magically install themselves. (That might be nice, though, especially if you could then be sure the installation was done properly.) Catherine

http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/21018/ Catherine

But the 8453-F's are still waiting for Friday. As are all my completed trust returns.... Good to hear about the 8606, though. I have three almost-dones with that form. Have partially been waiting FOR the 8606 before I finalize those. Catherine