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Thanks for your input. My correspondence usually DOES happen at least a year and a half down the road. Booger

I have another issue with the entire "third party designee" line. Have any of you EVER had the IRS talk to you directly about a client's return WITHOUT a POA? I never had, even after explaining that the "third party designee" line was properly filled out with my info. Booger

Thanks for your reply, Cathy. Wonder why just the name shows up on rolled over returns?? Booger

OK, tried to "Customize" the 1040 so that the program will input the third party designee automatically on all new returns. When I finished, I rolled over a 2008 return to 2009. The "name" field was filled in, but the phone number and the 5 digit PIN wasn't. I DID fill in those spaces when I customized the 1040. Anybody know what I could have possibly done wrong? Perplexed Booger

Gee, the returns that I already e-filed went through smoothly with "PREPARER" as the 3rd party designee. If the IRS wants an actual name, phone number, and PIN on the line, why weren't they rejected? Will start filling in the lines with the requested info. Booger

Marie, you're still allowed to put "Preparer" on the third party designee line. You DO NOT have to put your name and PIN. The software is doing it correctly. Booger

Just curious, Deb. Is California delaying taxpayer refunds this year like they did last year? Booger

Margaret, thanks for re-responding. Been looking for an affordable FA program that calculates more than 3 depreciation methods (Fed, AMT and State). Booger

Maribeth, does the FA Manager program calculate ACE Depreciation for AMT purposes? Booger

mcb39, you are not alone. I noticed that the ERO's signature line on the 8879 is not being automatically filled in as well. Booger

Thanks for your responses. For some reason, I thought that there were more than 3 codes. Booger

Does anyone know where I can find a list of the various debt codes that show up under the E File Manager? Thanks in advance. Booger

JohnH, this is what I meant by my flippant "loan shark" answer. The APR's are staggering. Booger

Elfling, it is a refundable credit, so I believe he can still take the credit even if income = zero. Booger

JohnH, can't answer your question directly since I do not offer RAL's. However, my understanding is that people who go the RAL route would be better off getting a loan from their friendly neighborhood loan shark. Booger

I'm doing fine, sweetie (XXOO). After reading these posts, I feel like I'm the only one who is still in the line of work that I went to school for!! Booger

Welcome back, JB. How's crazy Mary (who takes a bath in the courthouse fountain) doing?

If you are a reader of Consumer Reports, they usually state that extended warranties are a waste of money. The reasoning is that manufacturer's warranties today are pretty good. Personally, I never purchase extended warranties. Booger

I suspect JB will be back in a couple of weeks.

I must take exception to the negative comments regarding CPA's on our blog here. If some of you don't know, I'll ENLIGHTEN you. One of the fields of expertise of CPA'S is taxation. So before some of you slam people who have taken the time to get a 4 year college degree, and THEN take an exhausting 3 to 4 day exam (where the %age of people passing all parts the first time is LOWER than bar exam candidates),I would suggest some of you try it. Booger, CPA (And proud of it)

Afternoon, everybody. I've had quite a few clients requesting assistance in filling out various financial assistance forms for their college-aged children. Has anyone out there done this as a matter of course, and do you do it pro bono or charge for your time? Thanks for your replies. Booger

GOOD LUCK on your eye surgery, mcb39. Booger

There are a couple of good jewelry designers in the Columbus area, so I'll probably go that route. I know what the missus likes, but I would like to get her something unique. Thank you for all your responses. Have a great New Years Holiday!! Booger

This question is specifically for the ladies on this forum. My 10th wedding anniversary is coming up in early 2010, and Mrs. Booger would like a ring to commemorate her putting up with me for that long. I would like to get her a diamond ring, but how many carats should it be? I'm thinking 1 1/2 to 2. Any thoughts? Booger

Don't allow the holidays to be so stressful, Catherine. They are for enjoying. Booger