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intuit

Belle,

I don't do enough returns for that product.

Merry Christmas.

John

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HRB Excel spreadsheet

Thanks a bunch! bottomline@tampabay.rr.com

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HRB file for hrly rate

Hi, I came across your posting, and I am new at tax preparation myself and trying to set my prices. Do you mind emailing me that file at bizaccountancy@gmail.com? I would appreciate it.

Thanks in advance: Sue

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HRB Spreadsheet fees

Belle:

I too would like a copy of your HRB fee spreadsheet, my e-mail address is sjtbtax@suddenlink.net.

Thank you in advance

Therese

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wording on charitable in engagement letter

Hi Belle,

I would love to see your wording on the charitable requirements.

Are you a CPA? I'm still using the canned version of the engagement letter that I received years ago. Probably no one reads it to the end anymore.

Or did you say you added it to LaCerte's questionnaire.

thanks so much, Judy

jmolliconi@gmail.com

My email is hmcopeland1@yahoo.com. I appreciate it. Thanks.

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Could you please send me the H&R price spreadsheet that you have?

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Edits to your page

Belle:

See the "history" tab at the top of this page? Just click on that and you'll see every edit made to it. On that page you can see Dusty listed. Just click on his/her name and you'll then be on their page.

- Tim Doyle, TaxAlmanac Moderator - Talk to me 15:51, 28 January 2008 (CST)

Spreadsheet,

Belle, sure I will be glad to share that with you. The price is $1,000,000 but it is deeply discounted this week leaving a net cost of your undying love and admiration! ;-). Keep in mind that it is specific to my client who has some pretty specific tax issues and similary tailored towards GA state. However, it would be a good start that will help you figure out your client information. Shoot me your email addy in my discussion area and I will email it to you. I will also send a good calendar that gave me the idea, which is tailored more generically. I am just a mental case that has to have it in excel spreadsheet form to understand it! 8-)


Michael

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HRB Pricing Sheet

Hi Belle, looks like you're getting a lot of bites on your offer. Please consider me another (biter)...i would appreciate you sending one to me at PJ.Sinclair@sbcglobal.net. Much Thanks!

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like-kind exchanges

Hi Belle. I decided to send you a personal response because I think I would get roundly criticized for the way we decided to approach this.  :) We could not get Lacerte to do this right - it used to be that in an older version you could just check "traded in" and enter the trade in allowance, and it would do all the calcs just right. Now with the wizard, it doesn't give you that category and I just can't get it to work out right for a less than 100% business use vehicle. I also don't want to spend too much time on this and have to bill the client for all my fiddling around in Lacerte.

So what we decided to do is treat the old vehicle as having been sold for no gain or loss, even tho it was traded in at a loss. I took 67% (% business use) of the trade in allowance and applied it to the ending basis of the old (traded in) vehicle. This gave me the loss of approx $2000.

I took 67% of the cost of the new vehicle and added to that amount the loss on the old vehicle of %2000. This gave me my new depreciable basis. But I can't put that in as the original cost of my new vehicle with 100% business use because it won't calculate deprecation with auto limits properly. So I grossed up my depreciable basis so that the depreciable basis would amount to 67% of an original cost for depreciation purposes. I then entered in the new "original cost" of the new vehicle manually, and entered 67% business use. This gave me my correct new depreciable basis.

We decided not to prepare the 8824 even though you are really supposed to do that, only because we couldn't get the beginning basis of the new vehicle on the 8824 to match what we had grossed up our cost to be.

Also, I tried to link the 2 assets in Lacerte using the like-kind wizard, and it did correctly compute the depreciation for the year with the auto limits in place, but it also called my new vehicle "boot", which is not what I wanted it to reflect on the tax return!

So that is our work-around that's probably not totally correct, because of not filing the 8824, but at least we are getting our basis and depreciation right.

Let me know if you are able to come up with a better way to do this. Thanks.

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H&R block fee schedule per form

Hi Belle,

If it's not too much trouble i would love to see that H&R block fee breakdown.

My email is wkstaxprep@aol.com

Thank you

Will

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HRB Pricing Sheet

Thanks so much for your kind offer. Would also like the HRB price sheet, and appreciate you sharing. email is pierce@wispwest.net Pierce 11:42, 1 March 2008 (CST)

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HRB Spreadsheet

Hi Belle,

Could you email me a copy of the HRB fees? That would be very helpful and I appreciate it.

cathyridenour@hotmail.com

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HRB price sheet

HI Belle If it not too much trouble I would appreciate a copy on the HRB price sheet also. Thanks, Sharon sgwhitman@gmail.com Sw 13:53, 1 March 2008 (CST)

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price sheet

Me too, I guess! joyce@wolfwareinc.com

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HRB fee spreadsheet...

Hi Belle

I am a startup in Pocono Summit, PA and I would like to have a copy of the Excel spreadsheet you have for HRB.

I think my fees are ok, but for some of my clients, I am a bit low.

Here is my email address: lmcodn9822@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Lucious

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Thank you,

Thank you Belle. So nice of you to take the time this time of year to do that for all of us. Looks interesting. Pierce 15:33, 1 March 2008 (CST)

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HRB Spreadsheet

Belle, Looks like you opened a floodgate here. :) I increased my rates drastically about ten years ago based on a 1994 HRB fee schedule. Can you please email me the spreadsheet, I'd like to see how I fair since I instituted a more progressive fee schedule over the years. thank you. rgtaxservice@msn.com

Rgtaxservice 16:27, 1 March 2008 (CST)

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H@R Block Price List

Dear Belle: 

          Could you e-mail me the price listthat you mentioned to RCARMARKCPA@yahoo.com. Thank you very much and I hope that you have a successful tax season.

Hi Belle, I also would love a copy of the HRB price sheet if you have time to sendone more. I appreciate your doing this at such a busy time. I know I undercharge and need to change that! You can e-mail me at: sperkinscpa@cox.net

Thanks, Sandy

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Block pricing

I would like a copy of your Block pricing,you say its on a spreadsheet,when you email it do I have to have excel because I don't,if so there's no reason to send it. thank you

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block spreadsheet

I left you a message about if I need excel,I forgot to give my email. pcurtbenntt1@aol.com thank you

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HRB Fee Schedule

Hi Belle -

I'd love to have a copy of the HRB spreadsheet, please. I find it so odd to charge for forms that are calcuated automatically by my software. Thanks for the info,

Katie - KatieinTC@Yahoo.com

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HRB fee schedule

Hey Belle I would love a copy. taxea@hawaii.rr.com

Hi Belle,

I would really appreciate your HRB form price list (Excel). Please e-mail to me at phaleakala@hotmail.com.

Aloha from Hawaii!

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HR Block Spreadsheet

Hi belle,

I would definitely appreciate the spreadsheet. The practice I bought has definitely been undercharging for years. Raised fees 20% across the board last year, which was my first year with it and another 10% plus this year. Still won't come close to block.

My email is fsteincpa@aol.com

Thanks,

Fred

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HRB spreadsheet

Hi Belle, I would love to have a copy if the spreadsheet if you wouldn't mind sending it to me. I go by username: SZPTAX, my email address is: ericsoncpa@msn.com. Thanks!

-m

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HRB Pricing Sheet

I worked for HRB several years ago for about 6 years... could you send me the pricing sheet you have... thanks.. e-mail to desertsatellite@hotmail.com

Would you be kind enough to send me the Excel spreadsheet that contains the H&RB fees to billy@lawrence-cpa.com?

Thanks

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hrb fee sheet

Hi Belle-

I'd love to have a peek at that HRB fee schedule. I worked for them a few years ago and struck out on my own last year. It is hard to come with a good fee structure.

Thanks so much,

Marcy

please send a copy of the fee schedule to me. davidy@yeomansaccounting.com thanks

please send me your H & R BLOCK Price list. Many thanks,

Tom

tmedsmith@hotmail.com

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hrb file

sorry belle...I'm new to this wiki technology thing.....

my email addy is marcellah@gmail.com

thanks!

Marcella

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H&R Excell Sheet

Also interested - JAKE 

schindlerjerome@mindspring.com
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HRB fees

Belle: I would be very interested in HRB fee schedule. I'm terrible with the internet. I hope you get this message. My email address is: bonnielubbers@sbcglobal.net Thanks!!!!! Bonnie

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hrb spreadsheet

thanks for the offer of a price list. would appreciate it at: MRBARRYTAX@AOL.COM

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HR Block fee s/s

Belle, would you send me a copy of the HR Block excel spreadsheet.?

my e-mail address is: osutaxman@pldi.net Thank you

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HR Block Fees

Hello Belle,

I apologize for the "middle-of-the-season" contact, but if you have a spare moment, will you please send the fee schedule you have which is so popular? Thank you very much!!!

Dan Wollam dawollam@cox.net

Hi Belle,

Would you also send me a copy of the HR fees schedule when you have a chance. My email is joyceslee2003@yahoo.com

Thanks

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W2s

I was just going to try printing the ones that TinCook had links to and see if they'll work. What do you think about using those?Natalie 15:14, 6 March 2008 (CST)Natalie

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Practice

Belle

Where do you practice?

SP

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Thank you Belle!!

My practice is located in SW FL. I am just so overwhelmed that I don't know where to turn right now. Are you interested in taking on these clients?

Sandysea

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H&R Block pricing

Hi Belle,

I'm a CPA in Kennesaw, GA. I would love to have a copy of the H&R Block pricing scheduled you mentioned earlier. My e-mail address is Drawdy@msn.com. Thanks in advance!

John

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HRB Fees

I would appreciate your emailing me the fee spreadsheet. That would be very helpful. Thanks, Barbara My email is barcou@msn.com

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HR Block Fees

Hi Belle.....I see you have lots of interest in the fee schedule. Please let me add my name to this list. Thanks

fancher@cswcpa.com

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HRB Price List

Would like a copy of the HRB price list email to rgiffincpa@bellsouth.net thanks!

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Part of the Country

Belle: What part of the country are you in? As you can tell, I'm down South. I mentioned florists and dry cleaners... I actually have some of these as clients, and these people are hurting badly. That means to me that middle class people are buying groceries and gasoline, trying to pay the mtg., and then watching cable and nothing else! CrowJD 20:30, 1 April 2008 (CDT)

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Approaching Tim....

I sent a message to Tim about him yesterday. This person is on my one last good nerve right now. The advice is dangerous. No citations, no authority. Justs posts with no credibility and some has been wrong. If you want to chime in as well, please do and share your thoughts with Tim so I don't look like the only one who is on a crusade. This person is beginning to scare me. TomTaocpa 10:19, 2 April 2008 (CDT)

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Thanks

Belle - Thanks. That last piece of advice about the insurance agency sale was so wrong. However, I am not answering questions with no profile. Ever since I posted that message in the discussion a couple of weeks back Discussion:MESSAGE TO NON TAX PROS AND DO IT YOURSELFERS, I am sticking to it. I am not a mean, nasty person (trust me I am not) but I am sick of these non-pros and pros who can't abide by the rules. I've noticed Riley2 disappeared and I hope it's not because of this stuff. He's so darn good. So is Kevin and others who you can rely on. I felt so bad over something I did to one person here I recently spoke to her on the phone to help her with a problem she had with a client. She's a good kid who is struggling to learn and I really messed up.

But I refuse to help someone who says they are a pro and won't take two minutes to complete a profile. And I won't keep trying to clean up behind this user if this keeps up. It's not my job. But I might put up a post about it. TomTaocpa 10:44, 2 April 2008 (CDT)

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Thanks

Thanks Belle. I've been researching so many returns this year until I am blue in the face, I am two weeks behind. I spend time here to continually update myself. There are things even after 20+ years I don't know. So I spend a couple of hours a day here to keep my mind sharp and I love the friendship even if it is online. At least it's a professional site and not something else. TomTaocpa 11:03, 2 April 2008 (CDT)

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HRB pricing spreadsheet

Hi Belle,

I'm apologize for being so late in the season as to ask this, but I would greatly appreciate it if you would email a copy of the HRB pricing spreadsheet to me at nortonsa@bellsouth.net.

Thanks in advance for your help.

S

Hi Belle I am an attorney in New York who assists clients with taxes during tax season. Nice to meet you. If anyone can tell me where I report S125 on the tax return or even if it is necessary to be reported. Also what does 3PSP stand for and where do I report that on 1040.

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Hijackerer

You did hijack my thread and you shouldn't mention stroking when talking to me, you know how I get.

Fsteincpa

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Multi-tasking

I just noticed your question about reading while driving. I read the traffic signs if that is what you mean. I'm not sure I understand your question. I ride my bike a lot, and I see a lot of things drivers do while they are supposed to be driving. I've had people coming toward me who have crossed over into my lane. If you really think about it, it's scary knowing all that it would take is two seconds of reaching for a cup of coffee or a cell phone (or any other distraction) for someone to plow into a bicyclist or pedestrian and change that person's life forever.Natalie 02:27, 16 April 2008 (CDT)Natalie

Ah, yes, I did mention the book, "It's No Accident." It's about how government is making crashes "safer" but not reducing them. It also talks about statistics and how they can be manipulated. For example, they will use accidents per mile of road. Well, they keep increasing the miles, so even if accidents stay the same, it sounds as though the rate has gone down. And to answer your question, no, I don't read it while driving. Actually, the only place I really get to do any driving is in the bathroom. Shhhh.

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HRB Excel Spreadsheet

Hi Belle:

If you could send me a copy of that spreadsheet, I would greatly appreciate it.

bru@bruinc.com

Thank you.

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deleting your comment "Hey everyone"

Belle, you may want to delete that comment about the spam post. It's okay to delete your own postings, especially in this case in which the post you refer to has been removed.Natalie 22:30, 7 May 2008 (CDT)Natalie

I just came across your offer for the HR Block pricing and would appreciate a copy.

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Hi Belle, let me know

Hi, listen, let me know what happens to your clients on the 9465 attached to the return, if you think about it~ My client just got his letter this week demanding pmt for all taxes, so we will see if your clients get the same thing soon, or an accepted agreement. Take care. CrowJD 14:47, 30 May 2008 (CDT)

Hi

Please email H and R Block fees to Ron@glassbergmermer.com


Thanks

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Belle one thing I noticed

Well, I got around to reading the instructions carefully on the Installment Request. It's a confusing form, and the instructions are not real clear. But, towards the end of the instructions, it does say to put the 9465 on the front of the return. I did not do that, I included it in what I thought was proper order. So, they probably just ignored it.

So, yours could have sailed thru. We shall see. CrowJD 20:49, 4 June 2008 (CDT)

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H & R Block Excell Pricing Spreadsheet

Hello Belle,

From the looks of it you have already gotten a ton of requests for the Block pricing spreadsheet. If you would not mind e mailing it to me, I would greatly appreciate it.

I am a Suburban Chicago area Accountant/CFP who generally charges per IRS form/schedule (based on an estimated time of completion times $75/hr). I always end up later discounting what I consider an already reasonable fee to please the client.

I'd like to see how my fee compares with Block's (which I already know is higher).

Thanks much for your consideration!

Dan

hargrup@netzero.com

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HRB prices

Belle, Would you mind emailing me the HRB fees by form spreadsheet. I am trying to restart a former part-time practice so that I can do it more actively post-retirement in about 2 years. Thanks Sal snromano@hotmail.com

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HRB fees

Looks like maybe I should win the award for your 1,000,000th customer! Please also send me the HRB feees spreadsheet.  :) thanks much email jim@anchoraccountingandtax.com Anchorman 10:21, 8 August 2008 (CDT)

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newer, kinder Kevinh5

lol. I figured enough was enough. He should have gotten the point without being ridiculed too much. Kevinh5

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Air Rights discussion

Belle, take another look at the Air Rights Discussion. Roy has posted an interesting Google link. It doesn't take much time to take a look a couple of the items. It's amazing what can be bought and sold. I'm challenged on adding the little diddy with my name. So have a great day - Paula (Actionbsns)

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Agreeing with BLRG!

HAHA! Yep, you caught me, it's a rare thing. She's a bit of a time saver usually, since whenever I see her post, I know that it requires clean up and probably is incorrect. Or irrelevant. I hate to say that since I've been wrong more than most, but she is usually NEVER right! I guess my distaste is beginning to show..... Jeff

Sorry for the late response...i am located in Orange County

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Yes, up and raising hell, lol

Belle, it really is going to be interesting. There is nothing these Republicans won't pull at this point. I would not be surprised if we end up in some kind of military skirmish (Iran?) to take the folks' mind off this awful economy. Well, hope springs enternal, I hope. CrowJD 23:18, 6 September 2008 (CDT)

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Normally

Belle, normally I'm not one for doomsday, in fact, in 2000, I would never have thought this way, but then there was Bush and gang. LOL. Watch and see (and hopefully we will not see, but..), just watch and see what transpires over these next two months! Take care. CrowJD 23:30, 6 September 2008 (CDT)

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Hi Belle!

Belle,

Thanks for the kind words.

My guess is it's Obama's to lose and the Democrats will control both Houses of Congress based on what I've seen. I shudder at that idea just as I shudder at a Republican President with Republican control of both Houses of Congress.

If you have time, check these links out. The first is from pollster John Zogby, whom I know is pretty reputable (although he did blow the 2004 Election by picking Kerry over Bush to win the Electoral vote):

http://www.zogby.com/50state/

I also picked up CNN's map just for kicks:

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/10/electoral.map/

Here's what the NY Times weighs in with as well:

http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/key-states/map.html

My gut tells me Zogby is probably more right than CNN or NY Times. I want to check with a former co-worker who follows this stuff really well and is an election guru.

Enjoy!

TomTaocpa 13:12, 7 September 2008 (CDT)

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Shudder, indeed!

I don't like to vote that way either and I don't plan on it. My problem is I live in the DC area, so we get a full dose of this stuff. Also, I've said this before, but I worked near Capitol Hill for a think-tank that had very serious political connections to many administrations. I learned a lot from it. My dad also wrote a lot of legislation and testified before Congress. He dealt a lot with congressman and staff who just had no clue about some things. He had a few dealings with the White House (especially a very famous incident. They consulted his agency, his agency sent the White House calls to him, they ignored his advice (he wrote the law) and ignited a huge controversy.).

RoyDaleOne is the one who made the tongue-in-cheek comment which is appropriate. I also laugh when I see the popularity polls because they mean nothing. Electoral vote counts.

I am doing better. You probably saw my long post. But I needed to get some things out there to let people know not everything is bad. It's actually been pretty good. I have no complaints.

I hit my 9/15 deadline. Now it's onto 10/15. I also managed to complete my CPE so I could renew my license by 9/16. I was happy about that. I was able to do most of that online fortunately.

Talk with you soon.

TomTaocpa 15:47, 7 September 2008 (CDT)

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S-corp rep letter

Thanks for the offer Belle. Did you see Roy's response? A couple of the letters look pretty good. I don't like to put my email address directly on a website. Natalie 15:05, 16 September 2008 (CDT)Natalie

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H&R Block Fee Schedule

Hi Belle - Just found this thread where you mentioned having an H&R fee schedule. I realize its a few years old but I would love to see it if you still have it available. Can you email it to me? thanks! mj@justicecpa.com

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HRB spreadsheet

Any chance you might email this to me? I'd appreciate having this info as I put together a business plan. thanks, amber_m_cook@yahoo.com

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Engagement letter

Belle, I think you were the one who included a line in your engagement letter about charging an hourly rate for extra stuff you have to do for tax prep (like assist with schedules that the client already should have prepared). What was that wording? I've searched all over this forum, and I can't find it. Natalie 20:01, 18 December 2008 (CST)Natalie

Yeah, that was it. Thank you! Natalie 01:45, 19 December 2008 (CST)Natalie

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HR Block Fee Schedule

Belle

If you don't mind please email me the HR Block excel spreadsheet. I am hoping to increase my fees this year. The information would be most helpful.

Thanks so much!

donnagray@windstream.net

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Spreadsheet

Hi Belle, thanks for the offer to send the spreadsheet please send it to TaxTimeNow@gmail.com

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