ILLMAS Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Anyone download it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I got my installation codes for ATX 2014 but I have not downloaded it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJStephens Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Downloaded and installed. Trying to get in now. Requires entry of ATX user name and password--my PW is not working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJStephens Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I went through the very easy password reset process (just eliminated the password) and now I'm in. It had 509 forms to update. That took about as long as expected. Also as expected, an awful lot of forms (including the ACA forms) are not yet available. Most of the functions look familiar--I didn't see any new tool bar buttons. A quick scan of the drop downs didn't reveal any surprises. I rolled over my own return as a trial. It seemed to take a lot longer than I expected. After about 50 seconds the progress meter had not moved off dead zero so I cancelled the rollover. Lo and behold, my return showed up in the Return Manager. I guess it was going on in the background but wasn't updating the progress meter. Opening the return took a bit longer than expected, probably because it was looking for a lot of forms that don't yet exist. It finally opened after 30 or 40 seconds. Once in, bouncing around from one tab to another or one form to another was quick and seamless. So I guess my first impression is reasonably good. I trust the rollover issues will be smoothed out as new updates are issued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret CPA in OH Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Download went smoothly - neither validation codes works. RATS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windmill Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I downloaded Wed nights and had no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 The download took about 7 minutes and the installation about 5. So within 15 minutes, I was rolling my first return. No issues so far. I predicted a couple of years ago that ATX fixed so many issues the future releases were going to be excellent. I hope I was right. SO FAR SO GOOD. One thing I noticed that they said that my user name was admin, but I already had an account and password. I was entering admin and it never worked. I was asked to change the password and then it said that my account was locked. Then it asked to type the email address associated with the account and it never worked. I went to the site and tried my old user name and password and it let in and I had to change my password. So, if you have a user name and password, do not use admin as they suggest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevM Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Downloaded couple of days ago and trying different returns. I received Retry...server..error. Looks like it is still not fixed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 The only time I get that server error with the old ATX (2013) is when I boot up my computer and immediately I try to open ATX. That's because my computer is slow and it is not fully booted up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windmill Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 I downloaded last week. Yesterday I tried to rollover a return. ATX could not find 2013 returns. A notification about this situation talked about a Avast Anitveris software that would not alow the rollover to occur. I do not have Avast. I have Mcafee. I emailed ATX Support and the return email said to call support. The second level person corrected the rollover error. Back up and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 I ran into the same problem. I have stopped using Zone Alarm and now use Microsoft Security Essentials. My software loads much more quickly and so far works well. I now believe that my problems with software in prior years came in no small part from the security software I used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easytax Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Loaded from web site a few days ago, loaded well with one server error on initial load (did this on each computer - same thing) and had to restart program -- then all was fine. Roll overs all did well (except for forms not available). Timing seemed a tad slow but contributed that to looking for forms not there but will roll over when available. "Played" with several return (all mine are 1040, some sch c, investments, etc. nothing BIG business wise). and everything seemed to go properly. I am running 2 systems (both stand alone --- I like to be prepared) both win 7 home, all above minimum (one computer processor is AMD (other Intel) - so except for that - exceeds top spec's). Using "Norton 360" for security and no problems (was looking at Zone Alarm --- but will rethink - from above comments). With Zone Alarm, was it just the install that needed something else and Zone Alarm does not effect "normal" activity or is Zone Alarm totally unworkable for ATX? Filed CD they sent and did all from web site download (same basic time as you have to update CD load immediately anyway). Looking forward to a good season --- except for 3115 (not a worry to me) and of course ACA fun and games. Have a GREAT season . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 I am running 2 systems (both stand alone --- I like to be prepared) both win 7 home, all above minimum (only computer processor is AMD (other Intel) - so except for that - exceeds top spec's). Same here, with the two systems, both stand alone; possibly three. Installed to desktop today. Went well. After updates, was able to roll over my "Test" return with no issues. And away we go for another year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I ran into the same problem. I have stopped using Zone Alarm and now use Microsoft Security Essentials. My software loads much more quickly and so far works well. I now believe that my problems with software in prior years came in no small part from the security software I used. It is easy to blame the new kid on the block and ATX is the new kid on the block each year. I am glad we have figured out that Zone Alarm needs some adjustments to work with ATX without blocking what's needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I am sure you are right. I feel with time and a good ZA tech I could have clicked a few toggles and all would have been well. However, I am no computer tech to say the least and chatting maybe a few hours with a tech is something I have little patience with. I went to Gibson Research and ran one of their tests I have used for years to check my security software's effectiveness and was surprised to find the Microsoft product produced an identical score as ZA. So for this ole bird all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLMAS Posted December 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I am holding off on installing it, I really don't see any use for it now, I would love to dive in the ACA forms like most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 There are so many forms not ready for my own return. No Sch C, no Sch F. I don't even have p. 2 of Form 1040. I don't see the point in releasing the product without p. 2 of Form 1040. Please tell me nobody has p. 2 of Form 1040, and it's not just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Prep by Deb Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I just checked mine and I have both pages of the 1040. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Prep by Deb Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 There are so many forms not ready for my own return. No Sch C, no Sch F. I don't even have p. 2 of Form 1040. I don't see the point in releasing the product without p. 2 of Form 1040. Please tell me nobody has p. 2 of Form 1040, and it's not just me.Rita,At the bottom of the 1040 there should be a bar with various tabs, mine says pages & worksheets, then the number 1 and number 2. 2 is the second page of the 1040. I know you've been around ATX for awhile, so I'm assuming that in your case #2 isn't there? Mine is and it has shown up on a couple of my returns that I've rolled over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Rita, At the bottom of the 1040 there should be a bar with various tabs, mine says pages & worksheets, then the number 1 and number 2. 2 is the second page of the 1040. I know you've been around ATX for awhile, so I'm assuming that in your case #2 isn't there? Mine is and it has shown up on a couple of my returns that I've rolled over. Posted on official forum and taxhack told me to maximize screen. He didn't have it either. I'm good now. Whew. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulldogTom Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I don't mean to be a butthead, but I am going to ask at the risk of sounding like Mr. Obvious. Did you scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page? Is your monitor set up to show the whole display of the form, or is it cutting it off and you have to scroll down to see the bar at the bottom. Tom Newark, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I don't mean to be a butthead, but I am going to ask at the risk of sounding like Mr. Obvious. Did you scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page? Is your monitor set up to show the whole display of the form, or is it cutting it off and you have to scroll down to see the bar at the bottom. Tom Newark, CA Hey, Buddy, yeah I had to maximize the screen. You can sound like Mr. Obvious, I ain't skeered. I love you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Just finished my second install. One more to go. Why does this junk make me so nervous? It all comes out in the wash. Have to go over preferences about four times before I have them the way I want them.. (Well, at least we have the options!) And, yes Rita, I have page 2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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