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USER PROFILE
Just type on my user talk page (where you just left me a note) what you want your profile to say and I'll copy and paste it. I'm not sure what the problem is. Kevinh5 16:04, 18 February 2009 (CST)
Editing your user page
Kevin's given you the most expedient solution already, but further to his note:
Clicking edit on your user page works, for me. Have you tried to edit your page with more than one browser? Also, hate to say it, but have you done any virus/worm/etc. scans lately? There should be no pop-ups from TaxAlmanac in that area of the site - and unexpected pop-ups always make me wonder who/what's in control of the computer.
Anyway, here's a direct link to your page after I've clicked edit: Genskitty edit. In theory, if you're logged in and that page opens up for you properly, you should then be able to make your changes and click Save Page, even if you can't get the edit tab to work for you.
If you're willing to experiment, could you go into the Test Forum, pick any discussion at random, and try to edit one of the posts in that discussion? (It's the same concept of edit tab at the top, preview/save page buttons at the bottom.) I'd be interested to know if the problem persists there.
Thanks,
Trillium 18:10, 18 February 2009 (CST)
take a look now
at your user page and see if that is OK Kevinh5 20:09, 18 February 2009 (CST)
Hi my name is Genevieve or Genny, if you prefer. I am a Tax Advisor III with H&R Block. I came across this site one day when I was doing some research on a tax issue and now I am totally addicted to this site. When I get to work in the morning this is one of the very first places I go, during the day between clients I'm also looking through forums and areas on this site, and when I get home at night before I do anything else this is where I usually go first. So, needless to say I love this site just a tad. I tend to get alittle too passionate about taxes, or at least that's what I've been told. Currently I am studying to be an EA. Any helps or suggestions on passing the SEE would be more than appreciated. I
Discussion you started today
Hi, Gen
You started a discussion on "Built a Home in 2008 plus Claiming First Time Homebuyers Credit" but didn't put a question into it. I've deleted the discussion, and will send you to the FTHB recap for the answers - you can read in the original legislation, linked there, that the credit is available for houses that were constructed. If I recall, it's date of occupancy that counts when the home was constructed, but check me in the legislation. There may be some other discussions that cover this, too, so check the titles of the discussions linked at the bottom of that recap page, or maybe do a search like this:
"Category:First-time homebuyer credit" construction
Hope that helps.
Trillium 11:48, 28 February 2009 (CST)
EA exam
Hi Genny,
how are you?
since you have been doing taxes for 5 years now, my advice would be to just use the study guides(Gleim) and practice exams with thorough answer rationales as your main course of study, at least thats what worked for me.
if you try to read all the material you'll go insane, so just stick to the study guide and see how you do on the practice exams and take it from there.
just my humble suggestion.
good luck
Will
PROFILE
The term profile as a blue link, links to the user's own profile. Your's links to yours when you click it, his links to his. Kevinh5
Thank you for the clarification. :) Genskitty
Wasn't really warning *you*
Actually, you left your note while I was going back in to edit my post to say "and BTW, thanks" - realized what I posted sounded sorta like you shouldn't have started the discussion. My warning was more for the two or three people who can't seem to resist posting to any discussion about madoff, ponzi schemes, investment losses, etc., with the same old comments they've already made before. Let's see if it works!
PS - you can also link to rev rulings right within TaxAlmanac. For example, RR09-9 is: Rev. Rul. 2009-9. Again, however, it's up to you which you'd like to link to. Linking right to the IRS site is also fine.
Trillium 19:31, 23 March 2009 (CDT)
Hey!
I have a quick question that's kinda always bothered me and since you work at HR Block you might be able to help me understand. What exactly does HR Block, Liberty Tax, Instant Tax, etc. all these companies do after April 15? As in what is their business model?
I ask because I'm considering opening a franchise tax service though I don't completely understand how their business model is different from a regular tax & accounting firm.
Appreciate any help! Thanks!
- Ahsan**
H & R Block
Gen, thanks much for chiming in to the recent post regarding tax preparer qualifications and education. I was very impressed with your discussion regarding HRB.
I took the HRB basic course last fall and did very well, although I was unable to sign on with them due to my current work schedule. However, that will change either this fall or the following fall when I formally retire. I hope to work for Block for a few years therafter -- I was that impressed with their course. I'll probably take it again before signing on.
I know that in come circles HRB has gotten a bad rap, I'm glad to hear they are strengthening their course curriculum.
My own feeling is that since HRB is the best known tax prep firm, their mistakes get artificially amplified, whereas the good that they do and the service they provide goes largely unnoticed. I firmly believe, based on the people I met in the course that I took, that almost all Block associates do their very best to serve their clients to the best of their ability.
Best of luck in the future. I can tell based on your postings how much of an asset you obviously are to the entire tax preparatiom community.
carysosm@comcast.net
Cwatt1 21:08, 9 June 2009 (CDT)
CA CPA
Belle is in CA, but I don't remember where. So is DZCPA and so is Riley2. Kevinh5
oh, forgot to tell you
Riley2 sometimes logs in as R2 now. Leave R2 a message also. Kevinh5
Thanks, but..
I'm in Northern California, so I don't think I can help. But thanks for thinking of me, it's appreciated. Belle 15:53, 22 September 2009 (CDT)
HRB
Hey, thanks for the "strokes"!
And I don't have a problem with HRB per se, just with some of the incompetent preparers who work there.....but then, those incompetent preparers work in many, many different places. In fact, the previous owner of the local franchise was quite good. She's actually the one that taught the class that I've sent a couple of employees to over the years.
But alas, times have changed - so I have to come up with a different approach for the one I need trained before the upcoming season. Going to try either an on-line class, or an interactive self-study class.
See you around TA.... Belle 17:22, 22 September 2009 (CDT)
