Crank Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Has anyone amended a 2007 or 2008 return with ATX this year? The Form 1040X was revised in Jan 2010 and now has check boxes for years 2006 - 2009. However this form has not been updated in the 2007 or 2008 ATX programs which are still using the old version 1040X. I tried calling ATX about this and an issue I had installing 2007 on Windows Vista and they wouldnt even discuss past years programs saying that they are no longer supported. That is just ridiculous. I paid for the software and the it should be suppoted until amendments are no longer accpeted (3 years). I also think they wouldnt answer my questions because I didnt renew with them for this year after using AXT/Saber since the mid 90s. So aside from my ATX rant what is everybody doing when amending 2007/2008 returns with ATX? Is the old 1040X in the programs accpetable to use or do you have to mannually input the numbers into the updated 1040X in the 2009 program? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret CPA in OH Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I run the amended return process in the older version to get the correct figures then create a new return, just 1040X and state if needed, in the current program and fill in the figures. It's a bit more work but I want it to be accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXBILLY Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Has anyone amended a 2007 or 2008 return with ATX this year? The Form 1040X was revised in Jan 2010 and now has check boxes for years 2006 - 2009. However this form has not been updated in the 2007 or 2008 ATX programs which are still using the old version 1040X. I tried calling ATX about this and an issue I had installing 2007 on Windows Vista and they wouldnt even discuss past years programs saying that they are no longer supported. That is just ridiculous. I paid for the software and the it should be suppoted until amendments are no longer accpeted (3 years). I also think they wouldnt answer my questions because I didnt renew with them for this year after using AXT/Saber since the mid 90s. So aside from my ATX rant what is everybody doing when amending 2007/2008 returns with ATX? Is the old 1040X in the programs accpetable to use or do you have to mannually input the numbers into the updated 1040X in the 2009 program? Thanks The old version can be used. taxbilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crank Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Thanks for the replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Just use the old version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXMAN Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I have used the old version several times this year and they have gone through without a hitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I have used the old version several times this year and they have gone through without a hitch. I just sent one yesterday for 2007. I like to use the year amended because it is so easy to amend. For a minute I thought I sent the wrong form but now I feel more confortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HV Ken Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I just sent one yesterday for 2007. I like to use the year amended because it is so easy to amend. For a minute I thought I sent the wrong form but now I feel more confortable. I also just use the program for the year I am amending. Never had a problem. Creating an amended return in ATX is one particular function they have gotten right. It is easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I do it Margaret's way. Use the old amended form in ATX, create a new amended form and fill in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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