Jack from Ohio Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I know the page is on the IRS site but I'll be hanged if I can find it. I am counting on the expertise, (and maybe less stressed minds) of my fellow preparers here. Simply a link would be fine. I love the way the IRS makes some things so "easy" to locate!! :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargaretMort Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Yes, please. I was also looking for it today. It was so handy in the past for clients to know when to look for direct deposits. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpabsd Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 On IRS website, type in refund cycle and the pub comes right up. It is pub 2043. Hope this is what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret CPA in OH Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Here is the link <http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p2043.pdf> I had the same question last week when I chose the wrong term to use. Instead of cycle I was looking for schedule or calendar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Here is the link <http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p2043.pdf> I had the same question last week when I chose the wrong term to use. Instead of cycle I was looking for schedule or calendar. Me too!! Great minds think alike. I never thought of the word cycle... I guess I think too logically... :scratch_head: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelgilb Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Just had this question from a client and had originally told them the return would be direct deposited last friday. But this return missed the IRS deadline for Friday by 1 hour. Sheesh. Helpful link though!] Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Just had this question from a client and had originally told them the return would be direct deposited last friday. But this return missed the IRS deadline for Friday by 1 hour. Sheesh. Helpful link though!] Thx When clients ask, I refer to the chart, and then add.. "These dates are only good if the IRS follow through with the process as they say." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kea Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I tell my clients that this is the IRS schedule but that I can't guarantee what their computers will do. I can only vouch for what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HV Ken Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 This seems like a good reference to "pin". How about it, web meisters? (It took me several minutes to hunt it down on the IRS web site a couple of weeks back....) Here is the link <http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p2043.pdf> I had the same question last week when I chose the wrong term to use. Instead of cycle I was looking for schedule or calendar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail in Virginia Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I usually just order the pub from the IRS each year, and order enough copies to put one at each desk. That way it is handy no matter where I answer the phone, and whether or not the computer I am standing beside is up and running at the time. After all, the IRS will send me as many as I want for free! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 And, you can get it in the FREE e-file marketing kit from the IRS with the schedule printed on slick paper and brochures explaining e-file and payment options and some cute stickers to denote the client copy as e-filed and a desk sign and posters and... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRS Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 and next year, they are going to have balloons and Making Work Pay person, out in front of your office waving a torch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I usually just order the pub from the IRS each year, and order enough copies to put one at each desk. That way it is handy no matter where I answer the phone, and whether or not the computer I am standing beside is up and running at the time. After all, the IRS will send me as many as I want for free! They ran out this year...had them on back order, then sent a letter that they would not be available. I usually just print it off the website and tape it to my desk for quick reference. They are NOT keeping up with the schedule this year anyway. Fed used to always be on a Fri...now they are coming in any day of the week and usually AFTER the Fri shown on the cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 and next year, they are going to have balloons and Making Work Pay person, out in front of your office waving a torch. Good one! I actually saw a Liberty Tax torch lady yesterday afternoon in a nearby town. I was headed to my daughter's basketball game. Hubby says, "Maybe you should get one of those." No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Good one! I actually saw a Liberty Tax torch lady yesterday afternoon in a nearby town. I was headed to my daughter's basketball game. Hubby says, "Maybe you should get one of those." No. I jokingly tried to talk my husband and son to stand out in the road with that getup on. I had no takers. They also have Uncle Sam at times. No takers on that either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Do tax preparers wear the costumes and act as barkers, or do they hire separate characters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Do tax preparers wear the costumes and act as barkers, or do they hire separate characters? They hire separate characters and I understand that they pay them pretty well to stand out there in all kinds of weather making fools of themselves. I do find myself always waving back as we pass by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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