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Audit Chart
Doyle, December 2006 I posted a quesion about "How Many Audits Did You Have in 2006". Can you create that chart again for us to fill in? You have my permission to ask that same question again as if I did it and add the chart. Thanks. Let me know if I should first start the discussion and then you add chart. David Zweig
How many audits in 2007
Thank you for updating chart.
How many audits in 2007
Can you add the new additions? Some only reply without adding their info to chart.Thanks
HOW TO UPLOAD OWN PHOTO?
I briefly scanned the Contents to see if this was a FAQ but I am tired at the moment
I am wondering, how do I upload my own photo in lieu of the default "nopic.jpg"???
Thanks for the great site...
Found Answer to Own Question
Duh!!!
I found the answer in FAQ....
Sorry for the trouble
Do I need to use the tildes?
Cmts707 10:23, 12 January 2008 (CST)
Edits Made to Discussions
Tim, Last year you made changes to the Tax Questions forum so that when somebody edits a prior post, the thread does not get moved back up to the top of the list. It does not appear that you made this same change to the other discussion forums. I just edited something on the Acctg Questions forum and that thread moved back up to the top of the list. --PVVCPA 11:43, 12 January 2008 (CST)
Also, Is there a way for everyone that has that thread bookmarked to not get a notice sent to them when there are only edits made to prior posts?
Tim, Nevermind. I was wrong about this first issue, and the second issue is important for people who are keeping an eye on a thread. --PVVCPA 09:19, 13 January 2008 (CST)
Message for Steve Kassel
I just wrote a message to Steve and saved it, but it does not show up on his discussion page. If I look at the history tab it is there. Can you fix it so he sees it? Natalie 15:21, 14 January 2008 (CST)Natalie
Thanks Tim. It is okay now. Natalie 15:43, 14 January 2008 (CST)Natalie
Something weird is going on. I left a message for BrianZZZ. Usually when I leave a message for someone, the page is updated, and I can see the message at the bottom within 20 seconds or so. This time with Brian, I went to my bookmarks and back to his discussion page. My message did no show up until I did the cntrl F5 buttons.Natalie 17:58, 15 January 2008 (CST)Natalie
icon for linking discussions
Is it possible to add an icon for embedding discussion links similar to the image icon?Natalie 16:19, 15 January 2008 (CST)Natalie
Hi Tim
We've got a user who is doing "commercials" for a firm called Tax Engineering Services in West Palm Beach Fla. Can you do something about this ? DerekCPA 17:03, 15 January 2008 (CST)
His ID is FLCPAVB. It looks like DonnieCastleman deleted all of his posts from yesterday.
Another deleted discussion
Tim, would you please put back the discussion "Out of State Returns"?
Is this Acceptable?
I got the following mail from someone on this board -
Staying In Touch Has anyone told you to fuck off lately Uncle Sam? Fuck off you spineless sack of mule shit.
What can you do to ban this person from this board?
Improper Posts
Tim, could you please remove FUIRS from this site - he is obviously not a professional and is posting extremely rude comments. Thanks Kevinh5 14:47, 23 January 2008 (CST)
Agreed. I deleted his last two comments. Does that make me a hypocrite? Natalie 14:52, 23 January 2008 (CST)Natalie
Thank you, Tim. When you block someone, do you block the URL? Does this mean that person will not be able to login again with the same computer? Natalie 15:07, 23 January 2008 (CST)Natalie
Thanks again, Tim. Natalie 15:29, 23 January 2008 (CST)Natalie
Tim, FUIRS is back
can we get rid of him? If he is asking where to enter wages on a 1040 he is no tax professional. Kevinh5 16:12, 23 January 2008 (CST)
hadlin
tim, how about getting hadlin changed over to ekcpa for me. Thanks hadlin
How is FUIRS getting back on?
Discussion:Medlin Payroll Writing I thought he was banned? Kevinh5
I think it's time to take the next step. Is there a way to ban his computer from creating an account? Natalie 13:49, 28 January 2008 (CST)Natalie
My discussion page was edited...
Hi Tim, Someone ("dusty") sent me a message, tagged to a prior message from someone else. Now the info in both is missing. I suspect it was inadvertent, "dusty" was requesting (I think)an HRB file I have sent to several other people. My question? Is there a way to track down "dusty" without just posting into the regular forum? Thanks for your help. BelleBelle 15:48, 28 January 2008 (CST)
edits..
Thanks, I got 2/3rds there by figuring out it was "dusty"....never thought to click his name. Duh !!! But it has been a Monday around here. belleBelle 15:59, 28 January 2008 (CST)
Deactivate my account?
Sorry for the intrusion Tim. Is there any way you can de-activate my account? I did not realize when I signed up that this forum was for tax professionals, and not for the general public.
Thanks, and my apologies for the inconvenience.
Ashok
AshokG 11:37, 31 January 2008 (CST)
edit profile
I see how to edit my text, but how do I edit my page to indicate that I am a CPA or other designation?
Tax question
How do I participate by asking a tax question? I will need detailed instructions as I have not done this before. Thanks! David355.
can't find question posted
Tim,
Sorry to bother you, but the new article I posted is not listed on the discussion forum. I haven't posted a new article in some time, but I thought I did it properly. Thanks for your help.
Chris
Ignore my last question to you
Tim,
Please ignore my last question to you about my new question not showing up. I know what I did wrong. Sorry.
Chris
email notification
Late response, but thanks for providing the thread on email notification.
SW
WilsonWeimer = Soliciting.
Wanted to give you a heads up, see the mileage log threads.. Thanks for all you do!
WilsonWeimar
[reasonable mileage] and I forgot to sign the first one. Belle 16:55, 8 February 2008 (CST)
Bookmarks - only one day shows
Tim, I used to be able to automatically see the last three days of bookmarks when I went to my bookmark page. Now it only shows one day. Something got changed in the last several days. I would actually prefer to always see the last seven days. Is that possible? If not, I'd like to go back to the last three.Natalie 22:30, 10 February 2008 (CST)Natalie
I figured I'd better manually select to list the past three days to see if I missed any updated pages. Sure enough I did. I went to check the first one, and when I went back to my bookmarked pages, it only showed the current day again.Natalie 14:33, 11 February 2008 (CST)Natalie
This is starting to frustrate me. It looks like there is a 12 hour default on the bookmarked pages. I have to select 3 days every time I go to my bookmarked pages in order to see them all. Natalie 14:31, 13 February 2008 (CST)Natalie
Well, I'm not sure if I understood you correctly. In my browser I bookmarked my TA bookmark page, but that didn't work. Very strange. And I still haven't received an email notice when updates occur.Natalie 02:42, 14 February 2008 (CST)Natalie
need your help
I always considered myself a pretty quick learner and able to follow direction but I just don't seem to have good luck with the my talk page. I have a message from will who wants to know about purchasing tax clients. I have a message from bengoshi wanting help with police officer mileage. Don't know how to get to will because the discussion page doesn't have a link to him. Bengoshi's name isn't highlighted either. What am I doing wrong? taxea
taxea again
Hey! I figured it out...I just went to the most users page and found them. Now I have another request. Could you add my 457 post amount to my taxea in the gold list. I am trying to catch up to Kevin5. Just love his posts..he certainly shares my no non-pros need waste our time attitude. I love that guy... Mahalo from Hawaii taxea
basic link question?
Tim, couldn.t find the answer in freg questions or search, how do you link to a previous discussion? ERSCPA 12:51, 13 February 2008 (CST)
Contributors Update
Isn't it time to update the Top Contributors List? Seems last time it was done was one year ago according to the last statistics I saw. TomTaocpa 19:48, 18 February 2008 (CST)
FYI
Tom's a good guy, very helpful. FYI
http://www.taxalmanac.org/index.php/Discussion:Stock_redemption_impact_on_capital_accounts
JAD 21:39, 22 February 2008 (CST)
Extended user names
Tim
Is there anything you can do to wrap these long extended user names or limit the number of characters that can be used? It screws up the format of the screen and one can not see the time the post was last posted to.
Thanks, Michael
Hi,
Don't know if you are still active here. I am a new member. Is it true that references to watchlist means "my bookmarks"? I searched the forum for a topic on efin applications, and found a recent (Feb. 2008)thread on the subject I am interested in. I saw a box at the bottom to add to my watchlist. I checked the box but can't find a watch list. I do see "my bookmarks" at the top of my screen. Thanks for any help.
User name
Tim, How do I go about it so that my actual name isn't shown when asking or replying to forum questions? I have a nickname in my preference buy this never shows.
leaving private messages
Tom,
I keep getting PM's with no contact details. I think when people leave these PM's, they assume that TaxAlmanac will provide a link to their TaxAlmanac profile. It doesn't.
Is this an improvement you could add?
-- user "lizzit"
User deleting Discussions
While I have no problem with anyone deleting comments they find embarrassing I find this particular deletion Discussion:Trust 645 election, final year for estate objectionable. My final post was something I felt illustrated a complicated point. You might consider whether this individual is an acceptable member of our community.
Profile
Apologies...but I cannot seem to find how/where I go to edit my profile?? I joined and have posted, but realize I need to create a profile to better connect with the community.
Thanks,
Curtis.
crs088@yahoo.com
I didn't think Dennis made appropriate comments. He just wanted to try to insult me. And I certainly didn't know this wasn't a place to ask tax questions. None of the posters are asking tax questions? If someone doesn't want to answer, just pass the question by.
just wondering
Tim, Is there a way to leave you a message without having it be visible to others? Glad I asked bc I never knew I had to confirm my email, and had never done it. However, I've not gotten the confirmation email. Does it take a long time? I figured it should be quick, but I am not getting the email. I've verified that the email address in my preferences is correct, and I've gone through the steps to verify it, and it says one was sent. I don't have any filters for stopping the email, so I'm not sure what the problem is. The domain is my own: wolfwareinc.com I tested it 2 other emails, and the second one got the email, but it is an email through a client, and i don't really want to use that one. The third is an internet email account, and it also has not received it, even though I get constant spam on that site. Wwtaxes 10:32, 7 March 2008 (CST)
Question
I just wanted to ask a question as a tax payer, but I got to a screen that said I needed to register.........I did. Obviously user error :) because I was later able to ask my question from one of you registered users. I know NOTHING about taxes except what I learn as I have to gather information and prepare my own. I couldn't find a place to remove my name. I registered as pjsmom..........can you remove me or tell me how to do it?
Thanks
floating ads
Hi Tim,
Thanks, I will let you know. I only saw the one, but if I see another, I will make sure to note the advertiser. Thanks for your post. Jessica
Just wanted to say....
Hey Tim: - I just wanted to apologize to you. I got carried away mid-last week. I beat up on a new poster last week. She didn't deserve it. Her user name is Tdinter1. My fault, I overreacted. I've talked to her and straightened things out and apologized. We've been exchanging private e-mails about it. Just wanted to clear the air. TomTaocpa 13:41, 11 March 2008 (CDT)
Bookmark restrictions?
Tim, I am looking for a discussion I started either early February or late January. When I click on "all" to see all of my bookmarks, they only go up through 2/17/08. I used to be able to see all of them. Is TA cutting back on the amount of stuff that is saved on the website? If not, why did this happen? (No, I haven't changed my settings recently.)Natalie 18:25, 11 March 2008 (CDT)Natalie
Missing discussion
This is so weird, Tim. I posted a question about an IRS levy notice early February or late January, and I just cannot find it. In it, IRSfixer said I gave the worst advice to my client about payment of penalties. I've looked back on my bookmarks and contributions and his contributions as well, and I cannot find it anywhere. Do you have any ideas why I can't find it?Natalie 19:08, 11 March 2008 (CDT)Natalie
Well, I've looked all over the place, and I just cannot find it. Is it possible that someone removed in permanently? Or maybe deleted only part of it without leaving a history "trail"?Natalie 04:48, 12 March 2008 (CDT)Natalie
Mystery solved. Tom found it for me. The title was different than what I had remembered.Natalie 16:03, 12 March 2008 (CDT)Natalie
DIYs
Tim, I think we need a solution to the DIY issue, and it sounds like a DIY forum would work best. Some people have questions that are easy enough to answer, but the threads turn into running rude and unnecessary comments.
Any word yet on my bookmark question from a few days ago?Natalie 14:20, 18 March 2008 (CDT)Natalie
DIY
I saw Natalie's comment to you. I wish to add to it. In my humble opinion, the DIY area is a necessary evil. I do have a stronger background in the accounting area than tax, so I do answer more questions there as often as I can. I do also try to send the homework people on their way and with the one honest mistake I did make and admit to, I provide links and provide guidance as best I can. If I see a question I feel is outside my area, I leave it to Natalie or someone else. I stay clear. I try to steer the DIY'ers away like Kevin does and sometimes people may misinterpret my straightforward style with being rude. I am not rude or arrogant. I just deliver a message in a different manner than most. That said, I will try to come across a little less strong if that's what is needed. You know where to reach me personally to discuss this off-line. Best wishes, TomTaocpa 06:58, 19 March 2008 (CDT)
Picture in profile
Hi Tim,
I've tried to upload a couple pictures and they seem to upload, but they don't replace my profile silhuette. I'm not quite sure just where they are now and would like to delete them and get one om my profile. I'm not computer illiterate, but can't seem to do this.
Sorry to bother you - I'm sure you have more pressing questions.
Thanks! GailGwcpa 20:19, 27 March 2008 (CDT)
Silhouette
That's Silhouette. I misspelled! GailGwcpa 20:22, 27 March 2008 (CDT)
Rebeccahaines1
I am not receiving my confirmation email. I've looked for it on two different computers. Is there an address I should be sure is allowed? Thanks for your help.
Rebecca
Puru
Tim - we have someone with the user name Puru. He has been asked, by me, several times to post a profile. He has yet to comply. He posts advice frequently and a pattern is beginning to emerge that his advice is not accurate in some cases. RoyDaleOne has challenged him to provide backup. I found two pieces of advice inaccurate. We need to make sure he's not leading people astray here. That could lead to problems. Any assistance is appreciated. Thanks, TomTaocpa 07:46, 1 April 2008 (CDT)
Puru
Tim, Several of us have noticed posts from Puru that are incomplete and potentially inaccurate, yet are stated with an 'air of authority'. Tom, and others, have asked for his profile. The concern is that some posters may be lead astray by his abbreviated answers, as his level of expertise has yet to be documented. Anything that can be done? Thanks for your help.Belle 10:32, 2 April 2008 (CDT)
Spring Snow 1
Tim, I tried to upload a picture, but couldn't get through the maze of hurdles, and it errored. What else am I supposed to do? Joyce PS - Thanks Tim for the help!
link to picture
Hi Tim, Thanks for providing the link, but it wasn't intended for my user page. I was trying to link to it from a discussion in the chat forum, and was notified that the link showed up in red. Everytime I click on the link, it leads me to the page to upload a picture, but it is already in the uploaded list. I used the image button to include it in my post, but it doesn't work. How do I link this? Thanks! Joyce
Can't find a post
A new member, Psun, posted something for me, and I cannot find it anywhere. I copied the contribution reference below.
0 | 250 | 500).
* 13:22, April 8, 2008 (hist) (diff) Discussion:How do i get the tax return from foreigner interest tax withheld (Natalie, Thank) (top)
Where did it go? Natalie 18:35, 8 April 2008 (CDT)Natalie
Actually, I Psun re-entered the message, but no need to check further.Natalie 02:13, 9 April 2008 (CDT)Natalie
Can't find my post in tax discussion
Hi, I posted a question on the board yesterday, Tuesday, April 8. I don't remember what time. Now I can't find it. Is there any easy way to find the question? Thanks, Robi (board moniker)Robi 12:10, 9 April 2008 (CDT)
A certain user again.....
Okay Tim - it's about a certain user named Puru again. Trillium clued me in that it looks like they are a DIY'er. Puru asked a question about FICA taxes and deleted it after they were skewered by people here. The terms of the user agreement doesn't allow them to edit posts in this fashion, does it? Now it seems now they appear bent on answering questions with misleading, incomplete or incorrect information. We can't have this. What can be done? Banning them may not do any good especially if they can just sign up again. TomTaocpa 18:02, 9 April 2008 (CDT)
Thanks, Tim
Tim - thank you. I'm sorry I seem like a pest about this person, but it's annoying. The answers are just vague, incomplete, inaccurate or flat out wrong. Belle, RoyDaleOne, Trillium and others have noticed it as well. I will post after this user because it seems I am the first to catch it because these days I am up at 4:30am-5:00am East Coast time and they are on here a couple of hours before. We've done what we can at this point and we will certainly keep an eye out for them. Thanks again. TomTaocpa 18:59, 9 April 2008 (CDT)
Moving pages = losing links?
Tim, I just changed the title of "I was really thinking of doing this" to "The Fred and Tom Venture." I noticed after I did that, it no longer showed up on my bookmarks. Can the bookmarks be re-linked? Does this happen every time a discussion is changed? Or only when the entire name is changed? Natalie 22:22, 12 April 2008 (CDT)Natalie
I see how it works now -- the new title does show up in the bookmarks after someone else makes a change.Natalie 22:50, 13 April 2008 (CDT)Natalie
Tim, request post to be Re-named
Tim: There is a post on the basic tax questions page. "Please Help, Quick Question". That will not index well! Can you change it to "457(b) and SEP Retirement Question". If you will note, changing the Title was discussed with the Original Poster in the discussions, and he was agreeable. Thanks for your consideration. CrowJD 13:33, 16 April 2008 (CDT)
updateing profile
Tim people keep telling me I haven't updated my profile...but i think I did. I go to my icon at the top of the page, and edit "preferences"...however, I can't figure out how to put in my personal info. Can you direct me? Thanks Mary
THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP
MARY
Hi Tim,
Wanted to know whether it was appropriate to ask the TA group for networking help for a position I'm looking to fill on behalf of a tax and accounting publisher client. My client is looking for a Director, Accounting Content to contribute to its online subscription service. This is a relatively tough position to fill since it requires a CPA with strong auditing experience and someone with a bit of a writing background and an interest in shifting their career to publishing.
Anyway, my intention is not to breech any protocols -- so please advise me on what my options might be.
Warm regards,
John Hartnett
John Hartnett Vice President Jack Farrell & Associates PO Box 1241 Princeton, NJ 08542-1241 Phone: 908-573-5491
john@jackfarrell.com www.jackfarrell.com
Possible page move?
I studied the 'move' topic and am afraid to give it a go.
CrowJD suggested I ask you to move a post from General Chat into Tax topics...
Would that be possible?
Thank you.
SPAM
Tim, check out the "chat" room....there's a response in Tom's 'hey everyone' thread that really offended me. Spam and/or solicitation, in my mind, and very inappropriate in that particular thread. Thanks Belle 16:40, 6 May 2008 (CDT)
Very Inconsiderate Spammer
in the thread http://www.taxalmanac.org/index.php/Discussion:Hey_everyone.... "Discussion:Hey everyone...."
Chat room
Thanks for the delete... Should I just delete my response to 'Tim123' (or whoever it was) so as to not confuse anyone? Is it always OK to delete one's own responses?
TDoyle, I am new to your site and have a question. As I go through the different forums, I see questions that could be answered by a cost segregation study. I do not want to interrupt the discussion with a blatant sales pitch. I represent a cost segregation firm. Can I respond directly to the individual with the problem/question without adding to the discussion? Thank you. Mike 13:30, 11 May 2008 (CDT)
c corp, s corp or nonprofit
Riley,
I have been reading your responses across this forum, while I was looking for information on the aforementioned entities. Imparticularly, what the max contribution is on the C and S Corps charitable donations? This information will help me greatly in structuring my corporation since 50% of the profits will go to public charitable foundations (501 c3's) . If the cap is below 50%, then I have to structure an nonprofit.
If it is at 50% for either of the corporations, can I still structure a nonprofit and have the funds from the corporation funneled thru the nonprofit to the charities?
I'm sorry to bother you, but you seemed the most knowledgeable in the forum. I thank you in advance for your time.
MelissaMj1124 13:16, 12 May 2008 (CDT)
Saving Responses
Thank you for asking, Tim. I guess I got too busy the end of March into April to even try again. So, I guess whatever was going on back then has gone away. Lion 13:44, 12 May 2008 (CDT)
