IRS and Tax Filing Issues

Raymond Garcia8 said:So Microsoft forced a Windows 10 update on me the other day, and now my IRS site just won't work.
Great. Just great. I’m sitting here wondering how I’m supposed to file any forms when the agents at the IRS insist everything has to go through their online portal...
I found Internet Explorer in Windows 10 and tried accessing the IRS site, but every time I type in my password, I get some error saying the page can't be found or it's been moved. I'm stuck. When I emailed the IRS asking how to use the site on Windows 10, they just told me that the portal doesn't support Edge—that I have to use Internet Explorer or Google Chrome, and then apparently install some plugin for Chrome just to sign the forms. But even that isn't working because I can't even get past the login screen; it acts like my password is wrong and just kicks me out. Honestly, this forced Windows 10 rollout from Microsoft feels less like an update and more like a mugging or some hacker attack. I guess every small business owner needs to hire a full-time IT specialist or a systems engineer now? What about the little guys who can't afford that kind of help?

Wait, how is it even possible for Microsoft to just force Windows 10 onto a computer without asking?
Honestly, I bet you clicked something by mistake.
I get those annoying pop-ups at home all the time, and usually, I just click through them to make them go away, and boom—there goes the update.

I stopped by the local Chase branch earlier today to look into some FARC stuff, and I have a couple of questions...

1) Now that they require authorization via an authenticator app, does that mean they'll have full access to snoop through my account details whenever they feel like it?
2) Looking at my statement, the amount in the "debit" category is roughly $33, and the "credit" category shows $33, while everything else sits at a flat 0.00. Am I actually in the red here or not? I'm currently between jobs after quitting my last position last year...

ruggedmaker2 said:Wait, how is it even possible for Microsoft to just force Windows 10 onto a computer without asking?
Honestly, I bet you clicked something by mistake.
I get those annoying pop-ups at home all the time, and usually, I just click through them to make them go away, and boom—there goes the update.

It isn't exactly forced, though it certainly feels that way; a window pops up and gives you two choices: A) install it now, or B) remind me in three months. You pick option B because there's no actual "no" button, and then the clock starts ticking until it installs itself anyway—leaving you stuck with your choice. 😁 It happened to me too 🐔

restlesshound26 said:I stopped by the local Chase branch earlier today to look into some FARC stuff, and I have a couple of questions...

1) Now that they require authorization via an authenticator app, does that mean they'll have full access to snoop through my account details whenever they feel like it?
2) Looking at my statement, the amount in the "debit" category is roughly $33, and the "credit" category shows $33, while everything else sits at a flat 0.00. Am I actually in the red here or not? I'm currently between jobs after quitting my last position last year...

2) You don't owe anything.

placidlynx92 said:It isn't exactly forced, though it certainly feels that way; a window pops up and gives you two choices: A) install it now, or B) remind me in three months. You pick option B because there's no actual "no" button, and then the clock starts ticking until it installs itself anyway—leaving you stuck with your choice. 😁 It happened to me too 🐔

If you happen to—whether by accident or design—end up on Windows 10, just remember that you still have the option to downgrade back to Windows 7

After submitting my sales tax return, I realized I made an error. How am I supposed to go about correcting a filing that has already been sent off? Is it sufficient to simply submit a revised version, or am I required to visit the local IRS office to provide a formal explanation regarding why this correction is necessary?

Thomas Diaz8 said:After submitting my sales tax return, I realized I made an error. How am I supposed to go about correcting a filing that has already been sent off? Is it sufficient to simply submit a revised version, or am I required to visit the local IRS office to provide a formal explanation regarding why this correction is necessary?

Just send over a new one using the same period dates. It’s only an issue if you mess up the actual date range... then you're stuck...

I'm slightly confused here—do you suppose the VAT settlement period will remain the same, or are we looking at an entirely different date altogether?

Thomas Diaz8 said:After submitting my sales tax return, I realized I made an error. How am I supposed to go about correcting a filing that has already been sent off? Is it sufficient to simply submit a revised version, or am I required to visit the local IRS office to provide a formal explanation regarding why this correction is necessary?

Just submit a new one. If the agent has already processed the incorrect filing, give them a quick call to let them know you've sent an updated version; they'll swap it out for you. However, if they haven't touched the original yet, there's no need to even pick up the phone—they'll simply process the most recent submission. You don't need to provide any formal written explanation.

If there isn't a tax liability transfer to report, am I still expected to file an empty PPO form? And does this same rule apply to the OPZ-STAT 1?

Betty King7 said:If there isn't a tax liability transfer to report, am I still expected to file an empty PPO form? And does this same rule apply to the OPZ-STAT 1?

Nope, you don't need to.

Hey there! I hope this isn't a silly question, but I'm honestly a bit lost here...
I was poking around my IRS portal and noticed something under the e-PKK section. It looks like I might owe a little something—it shows a balance due of about $150.

Does anyone know how I can figure out exactly what this charge is for or where I can actually pay it? I have a feeling my old boss really messed things up. A year after I left that job, he kept pushing me to go down to the IRS office to check on my tax refund because he thought they'd screw me over. When I finally went to see the agent at the desk, he told me there wasn't a refund coming, but that my former boss had made a mistake and would take full responsibility. He told me not to worry about a thing, but now I'm seeing this balance.

Linda Perez12 said:Hey there! I hope this isn't a silly question, but I'm honestly a bit lost here...
I was poking around my IRS portal and noticed something under the e-PKK section. It looks like I might owe a little something—it shows a balance due of about $150.

Does anyone know how I can figure out exactly what this charge is for or where I can actually pay it? I have a feeling my old boss really messed things up. A year after I left that job, he kept pushing me to go down to the IRS office to check on my tax refund because he thought they'd screw me over. When I finally went to see the agent at the desk, he told me there wasn't a refund coming, but that my former boss had made a mistake and would take full responsibility. He told me not to worry about a thing, but now I'm seeing this balance.

You weren't super clear, but if the balance is negative, that means you've actually overpaid—if it's positive, then yeah, you owe them.

With any of those accounts, you can just click on the left side to open up the breakdown and see exactly where that amount is coming from... if it's from last year, just check the IRS records dated 12/31/2015, and you'll see the previous year's info... and so on...

Thanks for clearing that up... I guess I'm still a total newbie when it comes to this stuff 😵

This is actually my first time dealing with a tax refund, but it looks like they’re going to credit it toward my future tax periods rather than sending me a check, so I won't be getting an actual payout. When I'm filling out my VAT return at the end, should I mark the "prepayment" box to account for this?

Larry Edwards3 said:This is actually my first time dealing with a tax refund, but it looks like they’re going to credit it toward my future tax periods rather than sending me a check, so I won't be getting an actual payout. When I'm filling out my VAT return at the end, should I mark the "prepayment" box to account for this?

Yep, exactly like that

The IRS application certificate used within the production environment for the fiscalization system was renewed today, October 4, 2016. It is currently available for download on the FINA website (specifically under the section labeled 'NEW RDC 2015 CERTIFICATES (SHA-256) – certificates issued from 12/07/2015') as well as on the official IRS website right here.

Since there are now two valid certificates available for download, I suppose it’s important to pay close attention to the expiration dates; we have the currently active one which expires on November 11, 2016, and then there's this new one that was just renewed today, which won't actually kick in until November 11, 2016.

I just clicked on the link where it says "download here," and since I'm running my fiscalization through Synesis, I was wondering if I might need to update anything within the Synesis settings regarding the certificate, or if I can just leave things as they are?

Linda Perez12 said:Hey there! I hope this isn't a silly question, but I'm honestly a bit lost here...
I was poking around my IRS portal and noticed something under the e-PKK section. It looks like I might owe a little something—it shows a balance due of about $150.

Does anyone know how I can figure out exactly what this charge is for or where I can actually pay it? I have a feeling my old boss really messed things up. A year after I left that job, he kept pushing me to go down to the IRS office to check on my tax refund because he thought they'd screw me over. When I finally went to see the agent at the desk, he told me there wasn't a refund coming, but that my former boss had made a mistake and would take full responsibility. He told me not to worry about a thing, but now I'm seeing this balance.

Yeah, I see that debt popping up today too... corporate tax issues without any actual notice or paperwork sent out. Meanwhile, interest is just racking up...

edit; just saw the news that the IRS hasn't even been sending out the bills yet, but they're already charging interest... real classy...

Just pay it before they start tacking on interest.
If you don't have an account number or all the info from the notices, just give the IRS a call and ask for an agent—they'll walk you through it.
By the way, our department already got our notices. I can't tell you the exact date off the top of my head without digging through my files, but I know one of my coworkers already settled hers because I saw the transaction hit the ledger.

Larry Edwards3 said:The IRS application certificate used within the production environment for the fiscalization system was renewed today, October 4, 2016. It is currently available for download on the FINA website (specifically under the section labeled 'NEW RDC 2015 CERTIFICATES (SHA-256) – certificates issued from 12/07/2015') as well as on the official IRS website right here.

Since there are now two valid certificates available for download, I suppose it’s important to pay close attention to the expiration dates; we have the currently active one which expires on November 11, 2016, and then there's this new one that was just renewed today, which won't actually kick in until November 11, 2016.

I just clicked on the link where it says "download here," and since I'm running my fiscalization through Synesis, I was wondering if I might need to update anything within the Synesis settings regarding the certificate, or if I can just leave things as they are?

Sorry, I'm totally lost. I'm not a programmer or anything. Weren't those certificates we bought for the cash register supposed to last five years? I called my dev and he told me not to sweat it, but honestly, I have zero clue what any of this means.😁