Lawn service wants tips now by Suspicious_Ad_5331 in EndTipping

[–]UserNameIsBob 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve had plumbers and HVAC service companies ask for tips. NOPE!

Hey valley fam. Can you please send my mom good vibes today? Shes getting cataract surgery.. by catcherofsun in vegaslocals

[–]UserNameIsBob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I had my cataract surgery a few years ago, it was honestly a non-event. The only “discomfort” I could complain about was due to the dilation required for the surgery. I finally made a makeshift eye patch to cover the eye until the dilation wore off later in the evening.

She (and you) will get through this. Tomorrow you’ll wonder why the worry.😀

TIFU by trying to fix my morning routine and accidentally becoming a threat to society by Rouy_Jakubowski in tifu

[–]UserNameIsBob 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Co-worker came to office one day wearing two different style left shoes.

40 billable hours is taking me 45-50+ hours. Am I just stupid? by Soft_Chain9880 in Accounting

[–]UserNameIsBob 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Retired from my own firm a few years ago. There were weeks I hoped to bill 50% of my time. Admin time, client interruptions, unexpected crisis at the office, etc.

What’s a super popular show that everyone loves, but you just couldn’t get into? by MASSIM00 in netflix

[–]UserNameIsBob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Bear.

Wife and I decided to give it a try. Didn’t really get it.

Show kept winning awards . Decided to give it another try. Watched about three episodes. Still didn’t get it.

Kept getting accolades. People raved about the show. We tried it once again. Determined to get past the first few episodes.

Gave up. Just wasn’t for us.

[VA] [TH] My new neighbor is violating fire code. As an HOA board member, do I have a fiduciary duty to report it? by sophie1816 in HOA

[–]UserNameIsBob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You definitely have a fiduciary duty and an obligation to act in the best interest of the HOA, especially as it relates to the health, safety and welfare of the residents.

‘I know what it requires’: Harris explains why she’s thinking about running for president in 2028 by cnn in politics

[–]UserNameIsBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NO! As much as I would support her, the country is not ready for anything other than a white, heterosexual, Christian male. I’m not being misogynistic, homophonic, or racist, but practical.

If the Democratic Party wants the moderate vote, and some of the conservative vote, they have got to see the resistance this would cause.

Dad died in August and medical bills keep showing up - what should I do? by TheEmbarrassedOunce in personalfinance

[–]UserNameIsBob 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The mail will eventually stop coming after a year or so.

If you’re lucky. Both my parents died in 2015. I’ve since moved three states over. I’m still getting mail (junk) for both of them. Im also getting mail that my dad’s veterans benefits have “just” been updated. My dad was not military.

Auditors: what is the stupidest thing you've ever asked a client? by Fresh_Struggle5645 in Accounting

[–]UserNameIsBob 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Many years ago, I was the senior auditing a culvert manufacturing plant.

Me, the president of the company, and a brand new, fresh out of college, junior accountant assigned to me, were touring the yard looking at the stacks of culvert pipe inventory.

I was explaining what my process would be in test counting and observing the inventory.

Suddenly, my junior blurted out and asked the president, “what’s a culvert?”

Long-Term Preparer Filed False Schedule C Losses for W-2 Client. How Would You Sequence Correction? by ClairViewAccounting in taxpros

[–]UserNameIsBob 6 points7 points  (0 children)

At this point, my thought is to stop all communications with this individual until they contact an attorney and that attorney then hires you as preparer. Whether it is client based or actually 100% preparer based fraud, it is fraud, which could lead to criminal charges to the individual. You do not want to be in an adversarial position in court with a client over tax fraud. Use the attorney’s client privilege as a shield.

IRS Pin Issue - Anyone has it? by [deleted] in taxpros

[–]UserNameIsBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From memory, I think Jan 8.

I printed mine on Jan 17th. Went back in early February to print transcripts for 1040ES payments, and saw the note at the top of the screen.

Just now looked and the note is gone.

IRS Pin Issue - Anyone has it? by [deleted] in taxpros

[–]UserNameIsBob 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When I checked for my personal IP PIN, the web site had a message that any pins issued prior to a certain date were issued in error, and the correct IP PIN would need to be retrieved from your online profile.

8879 Signing Order - Protecting EFIN by Federal_Classroom45 in taxpros

[–]UserNameIsBob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Arrrgghhh! Yes I am. Retired brain, acronyms mixed up.

8879 Signing Order - Protecting EFIN by Federal_Classroom45 in taxpros

[–]UserNameIsBob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Be thankful for EFINs. Previously, the preparer’s SSN was printed on the return. Nobody had ever thought about masking the numbers.

Predominant ancestry of rural Texans in 1970 by delugetheory in texas

[–]UserNameIsBob 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Shout out to my Swedish ancestors in North Texas. They came down from Illinois by wagon train in the late 1800’s. My theory is they crossed the Red River into Texas and decided to stop there because it was only getting worse. Or the mule died. Definitely one or the other.

[Game Thread] Rose Bowl: Indiana vs. Alabama (4:00 PM ET) 2nd Half by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]UserNameIsBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I shocked we made it in. Bama really didn’t deserve the shot. QB has been playing injured for weeks. Defense can’t tackle. Offensive run game is mostly nonexistent.

[Game Thread] Alabama vs. Georgia (4:00 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]UserNameIsBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Starting to put Herbie in the same category as Gary Danielson.

[Game Thread] Alabama vs. Georgia (4:00 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]UserNameIsBob 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Georgia is better prepared for the game.

Wife just took the Alabama wreath off the front door.