mcb39 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I just checked my acks and the client who had six states has acks on the Fed and ALL of the states. My sigh of relief can be heard 'round the world. Now, "only" 54 behind and appts all next week. BUT, I can now print e-file stickers. How about that Lion? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Normal Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Tis a good feeling! What the heck are efile stickers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Tis a good feeling! What the heck are efile stickers? These are the small labels with the efile logo that you used to be able to get free from the IRS. Those of us who use them to adorn our finished returns are nearly out of them. Last week, my daughter-in-law created a template on Word that allows me to print them by the page and in living color. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Marilyn shared her e-file sticker template with me (because I am special?). I like to put them on the cover sheet for each client, I guess to show them that this old lady does do things electronically. The IRS used to provide them free; but now that we are required to e-file, I guess they have no incentive to print them any more. But, Marilyn has a talented daughter who downloaded the IRS e-file logo and set up a Word template. I'm down to my last seven IRS stickers, so printed a sheet from the template Marilyn shared with me and am set for a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 PS I like the pop of color they provide also on a B&W tax return. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Idaho Rich Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 PS I like the pop of color they provide also on a B&W tax return. Is the color GREEN or WHITE? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Maybe I need the Sparty helmet logo in green for my stickers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Normal Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 You ladies are too cute! You're gonna hate paperless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I can't get my clients to go paperless. Just have a couple clients who accept the .pdf electronically instead of a paper copy for their files. (And, a few more who want both.) So, I add the sticker to the client copy. But, you are right: we are cute! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I can't get my clients to go paperless. Just have a couple clients who accept the .pdf electronically instead of a paper copy for their files. (And, a few more who want both.) So, I add the sticker to the client copy. But, you are right: we are cute! We are really cute. Most of my clients really like and comment on my presentation folders. Much nicer than a bunch of papers thrown together in a green and white envelope. I have a very few clients who want their copy of the return in a .pdf format. It doesn't cost that much for me to give them something in return for what they pay me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcjenkins Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I learned years ago that a neat professional looking client copy in a nice folder impresses clients. To my thinking, it's a small cost that can be seen as an advertising expense. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXMAN Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Is that logo created above available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mcb39 Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Is that logo created above available? PM me with your e-mail and I will send you the template. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 You will love them. My remaining IRS stickers and my new printout from Marilyn's template: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry D EA Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I agree with the neat professional looking folder. These things do tend to get a little costly but they are more than worth it. Many banks in my area comment on my client's organized tax returns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I buy my folders at Staple's back-to-school sales (two-pockets and a different color each year) and have gone to cheap paper. I get "year" oval stickers in silver or gold (alternating years) from M&C. But, I like and my clients (those that actually look at their returns) like the e-file stickers, so I was glad to have Marilyn's template just in time. I also get more expensive vinyl folders from Staples for my more expensive returns. I match the color of paper clips, "signature" flags, etc., to the folder color for that year. This year is navy with gold oval 2014. And, I have a few brighter blue folders for when I have multiple returns per family. I do get compliments on my packaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanmcq Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I buy the ATX folders from Tenenz. Docs go in a 2 pocket folder. I get compliments too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail in Virginia Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 We use the two pocket folders also. That way we can put what they keep on the right and what they need to ail on the left. This year, we started printing 2x4 inch labels with our information, their name and the year. We used to use the e-file stickers when they were free, but we ran out a couple years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Get Marilyn's template. It's all set up to print on Avery labels (she'll tell you the number, but they're easy peel, so easier to use than the IRS ones). Marilyn: If I'm causing you extra work, I'm sorry. I can email the template to anyone who messages me with their email address. (But I'm at a biz client's site on Wednesdays, so it won't happen until tonight or Thursday.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Get Marilyn's template. It's all set up to print on Avery labels (she'll tell you the number, but they're easy peel, so easier to use than the IRS ones). Marilyn: If I'm causing you extra work, I'm sorry. I can email the template to anyone who messages me with their email address. (But I'm at a biz client's site on Wednesdays, so it won't happen until tonight or Thursday.) Buy the Clear labels and really impress people!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Yeah, when I do a good job of applying, they do look as if printed on the cover sheet. Avery 15695 clear easy peel pop-up edge for fast peeling. That was what Marilyn told me to get, and they're perfect. I think she found them on Amazon; I was having Staples deliver some other supplies anyway, so used Staples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Get Marilyn's template. It's all set up to print on Avery labels (she'll tell you the number, but they're easy peel, so easier to use than the IRS ones). Marilyn: If I'm causing you extra work, I'm sorry. I can email the template to anyone who messages me with their email address. (But I'm at a biz client's site on Wednesdays, so it won't happen until tonight or Thursday.) Not a problem. Sharing is caring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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