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				<title>Lynn Persson started the topic Overtime questions... Must it be time and a half to qualify?? in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/overtime-questions-must-it-be-time-and-a-half-to-qualify/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:41:09 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Does the standard of time and a half or double time apply to all overtime?  Have a client, vet tech, who at times is required to sleep overnight at the clinic.  They do not pay time and a half, they pay about 10% over base pay for weeknights and about 12% over her base pay for a weekend overnight.<br />
Is this type of arrangement qualifying?  Any&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-3038"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/overtime-questions-must-it-be-time-and-a-half-to-qualify/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis started the topic The Tax Book Message Board in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:42:31 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you were using TTB Message Board this season but gave up on it when it became excruciatingly slow and even refused to accept posts, it&#8217;s almost back to its old self again. Finally.</p>
<p>It loads about as fast as ever. It&#8217;s still a bit slow to accept posts, but it gets there. And, activity is picking up again.</p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis replied to the topic Senior Discount in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:43:19 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I haven&#8217;t had anyone with a 01-01-1961 birthdate, but I&#8217;d contact your software&#8217;s tech support.</p>
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				<title>Robert Williams replied to the topic New Client Business Possibilities in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:55:33 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> A THANK YOU TO THOSE THAT RESPONDED !!!</p>
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				<title>Robert Williams started the topic New Client Business Possibilities in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:03:12 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have two family members that have been advised that their New Milford tax preparer has closed her business.  One member lives in Ridgefield and another in Danbury.</p>
<p>The only taxes that I will be preparing for 2025 are my own!</p>
<p>Please advise your interest.  If desired, do so via an email to me, <a href="mailto:taxrew@gmail.com" rel="nofollow ugc">taxrew@gmail.com</a>.</p>
<p>Thanks,<br />
Bob</p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis replied to the topic NYS Inflation Refund Checks in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/nys-inflation-refund-checks/#post-23070</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:40:15 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I really like Renee&#8217;s method that eliminates all the noise, questions, arguments, ambiguity, confusion, etc.</p>
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				<title>Renee Laferriere replied to the topic NYS Inflation Refund Checks in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/nys-inflation-refund-checks/#post-23068</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:11:45 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are not treating it as an itemized deduction recovery.  The check had nothing to do with the actual amount of sales or income tax paid.  We are including it as a taxable state refund on all clients.</p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis replied to the topic NYS Inflation Refund Checks in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/nys-inflation-refund-checks/#post-23066</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:33:58 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From one of our IRS Liaisons:</p>
<p>Yes, all income is taxable unless specifically exempted by law. I have not seen anything to the contrary regarding this pay-out [NYS Inflation Refund checks].</p>
<p>I researched on Google, and this is the response, the payment was considered a refund of NYS taxes:</p>
<p>Yes, NYS Inflation Refund checks are considered taxable&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-3014"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/nys-inflation-refund-checks/#post-23066" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Renee Laferriere replied to the topic NYS Inflation Refund Checks in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/nys-inflation-refund-checks/#post-23065</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:50:22 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sorry, Bob!  To receive a NYS Inflation refund the taxpayer had to file a 2023 IT-201.</p>
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				<title>Robert Williams replied to the topic NYS Inflation Refund Checks in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/nys-inflation-refund-checks/#post-23064</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:20:28 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Does the refund apply to non residents who file IT-203?  Do they qualify?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
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				<title>Renee Laferriere replied to the topic NYS Inflation Refund Checks in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/nys-inflation-refund-checks/#post-23062</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:36:09 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There has been a lot of discussion over the taxation of the NYS Inflation Refunds checks.  They were represented as a refund of sales tax, but were not specifically calculated on sales tax paid. There are good arguments for taxable and for not taxable. Our office is treating them as a taxable state refund.  They are taxed on the federal return,&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-3010"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/nys-inflation-refund-checks/#post-23062" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Anthony DiCaprio replied to the topic NYS Inflation Refund Checks in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/nys-inflation-refund-checks/#post-23061</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:06:32 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>we inquired and the payments are not considered taxable as it is not a refund of income tax.</p>
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				<title>Renee Laferriere replied to the topic Claiming Head of Household in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/claiming-head-of-household/#post-23058</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:41:32 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I agree with Nancy, but luckily, it is not our job to determine is someone is &#8220;Permanently and totally disabled&#8221;.  If they are classified as permanently and totally disabled, there is no gross income test, just the support test.</p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis replied to the topic AJ Reynolds - Seven Page Overview on FLSA in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/aj-reynolds-seven-page-overview-on-flsa/#post-23031</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:25:28 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve been notified that the above 5 files went out to Annual Seminar attendees this afternoon via a Constant Contact email (just like your original course materials) from NY/CT Association of Tax Professionals.</p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis replied to the topic AJ Reynolds - Seven Page Overview on FLSA in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/aj-reynolds-seven-page-overview-on-flsa/#post-23017</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:30:53 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The NYCTATP received 5 files from AJ Reynolds from the 2025 Annual Seminar. They&#8217;re in the hands of the Seminar committee members who send out communications. If you attended, you&#8217;ll receive:</p>
<p>Section 7 outline of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938<br />
FairLaborStandAct Section 7.pdf<br />
Overtime FLSA overview Blue J.pdf<br />
Partnership  Reconstruct Basis&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2999"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/aj-reynolds-seven-page-overview-on-flsa/#post-23017" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Renee Laferriere started the topic Last Chance Tax Update with Kathryn Keane January 14th 5pm to 8:30pm in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/last-chance-tax-update-with-kathryn-keane-january-14th-5pm-to-830pm/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:46:34 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Don&#8217;t miss our Last Chance Tax Update!  There is one week left to register for the LOW, LOW, LOW price of $60 for dinner and 3.0 CE hours! And don&#8217;t be late, we are starting early to get in the extra CE.<br />
<a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/event/2026-january-meeting-3-0-ces/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form" rel="nofollow ugc">Get your ticket now</a></p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis replied to the topic IRA RMD in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/ira-rmd/#post-22924</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:21:59 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>TaxBert&#8217;s Answer (summary of TTB cites)<br />
Inherited IRA Overview</p>
<p>An inherited IRA is subject to specific distribution rules that depend on the beneficiary&#8217;s classification and when the IRA was inherited[1].</p>
<p>Beneficiary Classifications:<br />
For IRAs inherited after December 31, 2019, beneficiaries fall into three categories[2]:</p>
<p>1. Eligible Designated&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2993"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/ira-rmd/#post-22924" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis replied to the topic IRA RMD in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/ira-rmd/#post-22922</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:50:52 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.irs.gov/publications/p590b#en_US_2024_publink100090419" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.irs.gov/publications/p590b#en_US_2024_publink100090419</a> is your starting place.</p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis replied to the topic ProSystem fx &#038;/or Axcess Planning in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/prosystem-fx-or-axcess-planning/#post-22915</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:30:32 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>$2,009 so 50% off is $1,004.50. The email offer came from Mike Dance, but I do get different reps for different things sometimes, inside reps mostly for renewal and such. I&#8217;ve been shedding clients to slide toward retiring, so not sure I&#8217;d use it for enough planning clients to save me $1,000 worth of my time. The brief video demo looks like a&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2989"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/prosystem-fx-or-axcess-planning/#post-22915" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Robert Weinstein replied to the topic ProSystem fx &#038;/or Axcess Planning in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/prosystem-fx-or-axcess-planning/#post-22914</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:50:33 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I use pro fx.  I have requested pricing from them. I know they are running a 50% special. Have they given you pricing? Who is your sales rep?  Mine is Nick Shorr.</p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis started the topic ProSystem fx &#038;/or Axcess Planning in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/prosystem-fx-or-axcess-planning/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:32:34 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do any of you ProSystem fx &amp;/or Axcess users have the CCH Planning module to help you help your clients plan for OB3 and other changes? How do you like it? Pros &amp; cons, please.</p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis replied to the topic Annual Tax Update Seminar has One Big Beautiful Bill Act in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/annual-tax-update-seminar-includes-obbba/#post-22797</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:11:51 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Early Bird pricing ENDS 11/14!!! Get your tickets now!</p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis started the topic Annual Tax Update Seminar has One Big Beautiful Bill Act in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/annual-tax-update-seminar-includes-obbba/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:24:33 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sign up NOW for our 2-day Annual Tax Update Seminar on <strong>Thursday 12/4 &amp; Friday 12/5</strong> at the Ethan Allen Hotel, Danbury, CT.</p>
<p>One Big Beautiful Bill Act<br />
&amp; other FEDERAL Tax Topics with A.J. Reynolds, EA<br />
+ CT Tax Update with John Biello, CT Dept of Rev. Srvc.<br />
+ NY Tax Update with Sara Carlson, NYS Dept. of Tax</p>
<p>Early Bird pricing before&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2982"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/annual-tax-update-seminar-includes-obbba/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis started the topic You Still Can Register NOW for the October Seminar on Friday 10/24 in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/you-still-can-register-for-the-october-seminar/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:04:27 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yes, you CAN still buy tickets for the October Seminar that includes 2 CEs of ETHICS with David &amp; Mary Mellem, EAs.</p>
<p>Friday 24 October 8:00 am &#8211; 4:40 pm</p>
<p>Hurry!</p>
<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="VVaY5LY2l0"><p><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/event/2025-october-seminar-8-0-ces/" rel="nofollow ugc">2025 October Seminar &#8211; 8.0 CE&#8217;s</a></p></blockquote>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" style="position: absolute; visibility: hidden;" title="&#8220;2025 October Seminar &#8211; 8.0 CE&#8217;s&#8221; &#8212; New York/Connecticut Association of Tax Professionals" src="https://www.nyctatp.org/event/2025-october-seminar-8-0-ces/embed/#?secret=YyJ9VF5S6l#?secret=VVaY5LY2l0" data-secret="VVaY5LY2l0" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></p>
<p>Questions: Contact Nancy Sporbert <a href="mailto:nstsllc@outlook.com" rel="nofollow ugc">nstsllc@outlook.com</a> </p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis started the topic Emerging EFIN Scam in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/emerging-efin-scam/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:05:07 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From our Stakeholder Liaison&#8230;</p>
<p>Good afternoon, partners:</p>
<p>#IRS alert: Cyber thieves are impersonating the #IRS through bogus emails so they can steal #TaxPros’ credentials and potentially file fraudulent tax returns for refunds. Report these schemes: <a href="http://www.irs.gov/phishing" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.irs.gov/phishing</a></p>
<p>Thank you,<br />
Jacqueline (Jacquie) Kelly-Myers</p>
<p>IRS – Communication &amp; Lia&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2977"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/emerging-efin-scam/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Robert Williams replied to the topic Coffee &#038; Chat on Wednesday 10/1 at 8:30 am in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/coffee-chat-on-wednesday-10-1-at-830-am-2/#post-22404</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:58:07 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Chat reinforced the idea that there is a significant need for us to get into the details of enrolling into a plan or our Current Medicare Plan vs New Options. Mark is a resource for NYCTATP Members and our clients </p>
<p>The enrollment plan begins this October 15th.</p>
<p>Thanks to Laura and Rita!!</p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis started the topic Coffee &#038; Chat on Wednesday 10/1 at 8:30 am in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/coffee-chat-on-wednesday-10-1-at-830-am-2/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:37:27 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>THe One Big Beautiful Bill Act could reshape Medicaid and Affordable Care Act coverage. Listen to Mark Brownstein from Emerald Medicare, and ask your questions.</p>
<p>Zoom meeting:<br />
<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88214340752?pwd=0IZwwoEdLoV59aG7ZaJp1eFR0ZxTWr.1" rel="nofollow ugc">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88214340752?pwd=0IZwwoEdLoV59aG7ZaJp1eFR0ZxTWr.1</a></p>
<p><a href="mailto:laura@hartmanngrouptax.com" rel="nofollow ugc">laura@hartmanngrouptax.com</a></p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis started the topic Do You Know a Clergy Tax Specialist? in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/do-you-know-a-clergy-tax-specialist/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:33:51 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is your niche Clergy Taxes? If so, I may have a recommendation for you. And/or I may have some payroll questions for you.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m an assistant treasurer in my Episcopal parish. Our part-time priest is adding another part-time job at a nearby parish and is concerned about them getting her payroll correct. (Years ago our Diocese pushed us all to go to&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2971"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/do-you-know-a-clergy-tax-specialist/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:35:19 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Register TODAY to get the &#8220;Timely&#8221; price with no late fee for our last dinner meeting until January 2026. </p>
<p>Our speaker, Jason Daughtry, EA, is an NTPI Fellow and specializes in IRS and state representation and mentoring tax professionals.</p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:12:20 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Good afternoon,</p>
<p>The #IRS is looking for your feedback on free government and private-sector tax filing services. Your input is anonymous and can help shape future recommendations made to Congress. Find the survey here: <a href="https://ow.ly/X4GC50WKirp" rel="nofollow ugc">https://ow.ly/X4GC50WKirp</a></p>
<p>Thank you,<br />
Jacqueline (Jacquie) Kelly-Myers</p>
<p>IRS – Communication &amp; Liaison<br />
Stakeholder L&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2961"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/survey-re-government-run-tax-filing-service/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Anthony DiCaprio replied to the topic How deeply do we need to vet people before releasing information to them? in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/how-deeply-do-we-need-to-vet-people-before-releasing-information-to-them/#post-22237</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:38:20 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Amy, I tell my customers i only keep 3 years worth of taxes and I purge anything before that for security purposes. i explain it is for their security and safety. . hope this helps.</p>
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				<title>Anthony DiCaprio replied to the topic Repaying SS benefits in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:30:15 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Rita Lewis started the topic IRS Delay in Processing Electronic Payments in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:45:32 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>IRS statement on delay in processing some electronic payments</strong><br />
June 12, 2025</p>
<p>The IRS is aware that there is a delay in processing some electronic payments, and that some taxpayers are receiving IRS notices indicating a balance due even though payments were made timely.</p>
<p><strong>Who is affected:</strong> Taxpayers who paid tax reported due on their tax return&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2939"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/irs-delay-in-processing-electronic-payments/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Renee Laferriere replied to the topic Questions for Kathryn? - June 18 dinner meeting in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/questions-for-kathryn-june-18-dinner-meeting/#post-22031</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:30:36 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Buy your tickets tonight!  Only 6 1/2 hours left to save $20.  See everyone Wednesday!</p>
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				<title>Renee Laferriere started the topic Questions for Kathryn? - June 18 dinner meeting in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:01:09 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Don&#8217;t forget to sign up for our Mid-Year Tax Update with Kathryn Keane!  Did you run into anything this tax season that you would like to ask Kathryn about?  Let me know and I will pass questions on to her before the meeting.<br />
<a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/event/june-dinner-meeting-2-0-ces/" rel="nofollow ugc">Get your ticket here</a></p>
<p>You may contact me at <a href="mailto:Renee@HVTaxExperts.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Renee@HVTaxExperts.com</a><br />
I am looking forward to seeing everyone on the 18th!<br />
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				<title>Renee Laferriere started the topic Some clarification on Social Security discussion last night in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 18:47:05 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I received this message from Jean Riordan</p>
<p>Hi Renee,</p>
<p>Thank you for such an educational, yet warm &amp; friendly night. My brother’s comment was that he misses these types of events. I guess with zoom so prevalent, we do not often made time for this style of meeting.</p>
<p>Here are some quick clarifications…just because it bugged me all night!</p>
<p>“Y&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2932"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/some-clarification-on-social-security-discussion-last-night/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Renee Laferriere replied to the topic May 21st Dinner meeting in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/may-21st-dinner-meeting/#post-21893</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 14:06:53 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks, John!  Frank is all set.  See you both tonight!</p>
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				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/may-21st-dinner-meeting/#post-21852</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 00:14:25 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Don&#8217;t forget to order your ticket for next week&#8217;s dinner meeting with Paul and Jean from Vision Retirement!  Late pricing goes into affect tomorrow night.<br />
See details and order <a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/event/may-dinner-meeting-2-0-ces/" rel="nofollow ugc">HERE</a></p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis started the topic IRS Stakeholder Liaison - Rochester, NY, area in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/irs-stakeholder-liaison-rochester-ny-area/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 21:42:41 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello,</p>
<p>Let me formally introduce myself to some and present myself to others. My name is Jacqueline Kelly-Myers, and I am a member of Communication &amp; Liaison, Stakeholder Liaison Field office in Rochester, New York.  I am responsible for providing tax outreach to maintain open communication lines throughout our communities in Rochester and&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2922"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/irs-stakeholder-liaison-rochester-ny-area/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Renee Laferriere started the topic May 21st Dinner meeting in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/may-21st-dinner-meeting/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:41:28 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello Fellow Tax Season Survivors!  Come have a drink and a lovely meal with us at Anthony&#8217;s Lake House and share your war stories.  I am looking forward to seeing you all again!<br />
Jean Riordan and Paul Muller are also returning to speak about retirement planning and tax savings.<br />
Don&#8217;t miss out &#8211; get your tickets now!<br />
See you soon -&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2919"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/may-21st-dinner-meeting/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis started the topic Joe McCarthy, IRS Liaison, Deferred Resignation in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/joe-mccarthy-irs-liaison-deferred-resignation/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:33:46 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Due to significant staffing reductions at the IRS in general and in Stakeholder Liaison in particular, I have decided to leave the IRS under a deferred resignation program. You might have heard this program referred to in the press as “the fork in the road”. This means that while I will still technically be an IRS employee until the end of Sep&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2917"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/joe-mccarthy-irs-liaison-deferred-resignation/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Robert Weinstein replied to the topic QBID for Rental Income.. to claim or not to claim... in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/qbid-for-rental-income-to-claim-or-not-to-claim/#post-21737</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:41:57 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I don&#8217;t think the number of hours makes any difference. Since she also occupies the house I believe the rental portion does not qualify for QBID.</p>
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				<title>Lynn Persson started the topic QBID for Rental Income.. to claim or not to claim... in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/qbid-for-rental-income-to-claim-or-not-to-claim/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:30:30 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking for guidance on this as I find the &#8220;rules&#8221; confusing.  Client rents apartment<br />
in her home, claims 1/3 of expenses to rental.  She keeps decent records and is pretty<br />
hands on but the whole 250 hours directly on the rental activities seems daunting.  Does<br />
any have a &#8216;short and sweet&#8217; way to interpret this deductions requirements?  </p>
<p>Many&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2910"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/qbid-for-rental-income-to-claim-or-not-to-claim/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Robert Weinstein replied to the topic NEW YORK FORM IT-205 QUESTION HOW TO REPORT in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/new-york-form-it-205-question-how-to-report/#post-21734</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:13:51 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is your client filing a NYS tax return? If so this is &#8220;Fiduciary Adjustment&#8221; (subtraction) reported on IT-225.  If not then you can ignore it.</p>
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				<title>Lynn Persson started the topic Adult Child Dependent: What is IRS definition of &#034;Gross Income&#034; in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/adult-child-dependent-what-is-irs-definition-of-gross-income/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 22:55:28 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>client has an older son living with her.. 50&#8217;s&#8230; he has a part time job but she totally supports him.  He earned $ 5,912 at his job and also has a $2,295 carry forward capital loss.  So on his 1040 total income and AGI shows $3,617, less than the $5,050 income limit BUT my question is what is the IRS&#8217;s definition of &#8216;gross income&#8217; for adult&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2895"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/adult-child-dependent-what-is-irs-definition-of-gross-income/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis started the topic New York OPTIONAL Pass-Through Entity Tax in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/new-york-optional-pass-through-entity-tax/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:46:58 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance:</p>
<p>To participate in the optional pass-through entity tax (PTET), you must opt in each year. <strong>If you wish to participate in the PTET for 2025, you must opt in by March 17, 2025.</strong></p>
<p>Do not wait until the deadline to opt in. <strong>You may need assistance from our representatives to update your account&hellip;</strong><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2894"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/new-york-optional-pass-through-entity-tax/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Robert Weinstein replied to the topic CT-1065/CT-1120SI and CT-PET Due Date/Extensions in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/ct-1065-ct-1120si-and-ct-pet-due-date-extensions/#post-21715</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:49:00 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Lynn Persson started the topic Preparing Power of Attorney in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:54:26 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I may have read too many articles about PoA as I now find myself confused.  I&#8217;m wondering if someone has experience and can spell it out in simple language?   My questions:  Can the person with a Durable PoA stating ok to sign tax forms sign the Federal 2848 as well as the Federal 8879?  Do I have to then fax/mail both the State PoA and Federal&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2879"><a href="https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/preparing-power-of-attorney/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Rita Lewis replied to the topic NYS PTET Help in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/nys-ptet-help/#post-21699</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:30:42 -0500</pubDate>

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				<title>Rita Lewis replied to the topic CT company with one W-2 NY remote only worker. in the forum Tax Discussion</title>
				<link>https://www.nyctatp.org/forums/topic/ct-company-with-one-w-2-ny-remote-only-worker/#post-21686</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:06:26 -0500</pubDate>

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