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This reminds of a misfortune a former client went through, neighbor house burned down and the flames burned my clients wood porch, smoked damaged all their belongings and the insurance reimbursement them for every single item: Plastic cup .01 cent Console TV $2.00 Fly swatter .02 cent etc About 60 pages totaling around $4K, I had to explain to the client the FMV and how they were not entitled to the original cost.

Thanks, I won’t, the ex sent my client an email and it was forwarded to me.

^^^ and receiving alimony also

TP reached out to me in early February and told me by email and over the phone she had been separated, divorcing over the last two years and that TP would be claiming the kids because she had them most of the time. Based on these: Can a married person claim the Head of Household filing status? The Head of Household status is designed for single persons with dependents, but in some cases, married persons can claim the Head of Household filing status. To qualify for the Head of Household filing status while married, you must: File your taxes separately from your spouse Pay more than half of the household expenses Not have lived with your spouse for the last 6 months of the year Provide the principle home of a qualifying dependent Claim an exemption for your dependent If you meet all of these requirements, you may file as Head of Household while married. TP qualified for HOH, today I get an email forwarded from the ex-spouse saying TP has to file MFJ or MFS and based on his facts, ex-spouse is correct. I probably won’t be moving a finger since my invoice has not been paid, but who else hates when this happens?

You are retired, you don’t get involved and let the friend who found the mistake handle it. People have to respect your space and their is nothing wrong with informing them, I just had a last minute client send me their information thinking they are getting priority, who are they kidding

I can't take a guess, but it may contain alcohol.

After carryback two years, I am carrying foward a NOL to line 21 of the 1040 and I would like to include a statement/computation. MAS

I know there is a NOL statement in ATX, but today when I need it, I cannot find it, anyone? MAS

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I'm in the same shoes as you, dependent student got married last year and will be filing with husband this year, both were dependent and students on parents return in 2016, they are concerned that they should be getting a bigger refund because they are students and that husband received a 2K credit in 2016. I told her if she was not to busy, to review the husband prior year tax return and when she finds the 2K credit to show it to me, if i read the IRS rules correctly, the parents should claim the credit not the dependent, in this case student son did and received a 1k credit. If I get frustrated, client gets fired, that's that.

Would anybody here be able to review a form 1045 (2 years) for me? It's my first time preparing one and want to make sure I am preparing correct, anyone (PM me)? I prepared a sample returns, no names or SS# are being used, just the numbers are real. Thanks MAS

No depreciation, however it did require major improvements which I am going to add to the cost basis. Thanks

TP is a real estate agent and owns/rents multiple properties, TP acquired a property in 2016 was planning to convert it into a rental property, someone made him an offer and he took it. Would this be reported on Sch D (short-term), Sch C (inventory) or even on 4797? TP is not into the business of flipping houses, but you can say it's a one time flip. Thanks MAS

Ship I am going to send my client student dependents to that school, it's like pulling teeth with some or a "whatcha talkin bout Willis" look.

What a mess, ask for a huge retainer for all the work you’ll be doing if it’s possible. How about just filing a zero 1065 for 2107, report the revenue and expenses on Sch C and sentd the client back to the prior preparer. Sometimes it’s stinks trying to be a superhero.

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Let bygones Pee bygones

Now I am pissed off, I let the TP use the bathroom and he pissed all over the toilet seat, I was just informed

At this point in the season, yes.

TP walked into my office reeking of booze, I smelled it as soon as I opened the door

A couple years ago I dossed off while sitting in my office chair, all I know I woke up from a deep sleep and it took me about an hour to recuperate, it took me a while to realize I was work.

It worked, thanks.

How do I report fellowship income/stipend for a whipper snapper that did not receive a W2/1099 or is not working towards a degree? Thanks

This is stuff tax accountants have to go through, horrible, just horrible.... skip to minute 3:45 and enjoy

"The "solution" is to print page the missing pages and merge them into the return. " This is going on a post it note on my monitor.