Catherine Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Well, as it turns out, I e-filed my last extended return yesterday. One other is done and ready -- but the client is in Europe until this weekend; she'll have to paper-file, late. And a good dozen others are still missing information. I sent out reminders a month ago and heard from -one- person -- two days ago -- who told me she can't find X, Y, and Z. Clients. Gotta love 'em! (Because it's bad form to strangle them, LOL.) Good luck to all of you in getting those last returns out the door today! Catherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Does the 2-month extension of the filing deadline when out of the country apply to the Oct 15 extended due date? Answered my own question - "No" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NECPA in NEBRASKA Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 I finished the last one that I was able to Tuesday night and I am now relaxing on the beach down by Clearwater. I still have several to do when I get back. I about killed myself and was up for 40 hours working on everything, packing for us and traveling. I slept great last night. We've never been down here before and my son is really enjoying it. Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 I finished e-filing, receiving acks on Tuesday. Now, the payroll quarterly stuff is coming in. Am taking the weekend off, however, and back to parttime job on Monday. ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXBILLY Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Have 2 to pick up today by noon. If they don't make it ... oh well. Three others waiting for info and won't be done today. Not my problem. taxbilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Done. Transmitted last clients and my own yesterday. Don't know why I do mine last. Anyway, all have been accepted except mine (well, IL accepted but not IRS and CT). Way behind on bookkeeping for a large client and already have an individual with two years to file, a partnership with four years and a c-corp with four. I'm taking the weekend off, though, to catch up on sleep and laundry and get reacquainted with my husband. CCH user conference is only a week away, as well as other courses this fall to prepare for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstaxes Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Still waiting for the last one to pickup today. Could not e-file it. Oh well if he doesn't get it mailed it is not my fault, been calling him and calling him. He is always last, last minute or should I say last second. Everybody enjoy the next couple of days before the 2009 tax program comes in and we will be trying that out. Can't wait or can I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Had an interesting call this am. This client always calls on Apr 14 or 15 for an extension, then usually files late anyhow. She called this morning to say she's dropping off 2007 & 2008 info. Doesn't expect the 2008 return to be completed today, but wants a copy of her 2008 extension because she's trying to get a refinance done. Any bets she will be calling me back tomorrow to say the lender says the extension won't help? Follow-up - it gets better. She came in and handed me 2 year's worth of paperwork - a stack about 8" high. I gave her copies of the extension. When she began telling me how I could get back in touch with her today if I had questions, she looked puzzled when I told her I won't be able to work on the returns for at least 2 weeks. She then said maybe she should go through the paperwork and condense some of it, so I gave it all back to her. I wonder if she's going to take it all to someone else. At least I can hope that's the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Had only 1 extension to do for the 15th. Called and reminded her twice. She called me back once. Haven't heard from her since. As much as I like to say it's her problem now, I still get bothered by the fact that she won't be filing her tax return on time. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted October 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Had only 1 extension to do for the 15th. Called and reminded her twice. She called me back once. Haven't heard from her since. As much as I like to say it's her problem now, I still get bothered by the fact that she won't be filing her tax return on time. Diane The hardest thing that I keep having to re-learn is that I cannot allow myself to care more about the client's taxes than the client cares. That way lies madness. Grey hair. High blood pressure. A maniacal look about the eyes. And more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstaxes Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 He just picked up his return with 1 1/2 hours left to make it to the post office. HOOOORAH. Now it is time to curl up with a book and read as I watch the snow fall. Yes I did say snow. It's been snowing for the last 4 hours but very little is sticking to the ground because it started as rain. I hope it will clear up so we can finish getting the grain (beans, corn and hay) off the fields and into the barn so we don't lose too much money on the farm. Boy it never seems to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 I have one more payroll quarterly to do for a client, then I am finished. If my client calls about her tax return, she will have to wait. She is already past due so I'm not going to go berserk trying to rush and finish this thing. (That's assuming she calls!) Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxmannEA Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 I just got a call from a pair of clients asking if it was too late do their 2 returns (business, 2 farms, trucking company, and rentals) before the deadline. The phone handset is still smoking from my reply! They decided to drop it off Monday. I LOVE this business! :spaz: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Prep by Deb Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 I just got a call from a pair of clients asking if it was too late do their 2 returns (business, 2 farms, trucking company, and rentals) before the deadline. The phone handset is still smoking from my reply! They decided to drop it off Monday. I LOVE this business! And I thought that only happens to me! Actually I sent my last one out three hours ago, but have enough work to keep me busy till the beginning of TAX SEASON! (I'm not going to get much of a break this year.) Deb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 And I thought that only happens to me! Actually I sent my last one out three hours ago, but have enough work to keep me busy till the beginning of TAX SEASON! (I'm not going to get much of a break this year.) Deb! I think I'll be happy -if- I manage to get my office re-organized and all those "I'll get to them later" papers filed away. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstaxes Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 I'm with you Catherine. File this one later, file that one later. I hate to file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanmcq Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 I had a push the weekend of sept 26 & the last few days because I was in London having fun from 9/28-10/8. Definitely was worth a few late nights this week!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 It snowed here yesterday, also. And, my husband had taken the brush out of my car for whatever reason! My 2007, yes 2007, return is sitting in an unsorted stack to be assembled; and now I can put my 2008 stack next to it on the guest bed. No wonder I never have any overnight guests! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 We did a BAD thing at the firm where I work. We do many out of state returns, and we told everyone that filed an extension that the last day the IRS would accept e-files was October 14, and after that they would have to paper file. I know... DEVIOUS!!! But it WORKED!! Then on Thursday, we could tie up any loose ends, overnight faxes and e-mails of 8879s, and be a HERO for anyone who was truly last minute (after we added an expediting fee!). We had 5 office appointments on Thursday! Last e-file was transmitted at 1:15 PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Devious and brilliant! I wonder if that will also work for April 14th? Hmmmm..... :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jainen Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 >>I know... DEVIOUS!!!<< Not at all. You didn't say this was an IRS rule, just that IRS wasn't going to accept the particular tax returns to which you were referring. That was a simple fact. Those returns were done before the 14th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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