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February 6, 2009
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 General Information

Lacerte

Release Schedule: To find out information about future releases, view the release schedule. Download the latest update within Lacerte or via the web. Learn more.

64-Bit Operating Systems: Read our FAQ on 64-bit operating systems. Learn more.

Did You Know?: The CLPACK utility can be used to resolve most database problems. Learn more.

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 Federal Taxes

Lacerte / 1040

Calculating the Recovery Rebate Credit: Find out how Lacerte determines the 2008 Recovery Rebate Credit. Learn more.

Recovery Rebate Credit Tips: The IRS issued tips to avoid confusion in calculating the Recovery Rebate Credit. Learn more.

Excess Home Mortgage Interest: Per IRS guidelines mortgage interest may be limited, find out how to report the excess on Schedule A. Learn more.

Lacerte / 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041, 990, 706

Capital Accounts for Partnerships and LLCs: Need to know how to enter and specially allocate capital accounts? Learn more.

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 Federal Electronic Filing and Bank Products Software
Lacerte /1040

E-Filing Begins 1/16: Review other important dates for electronically filed individual returns. Learn more.

Getting Started with E-File: Find out which forms to file to start electronic filing. Learn more.

How to E-File: Find out how to electronically file returns in Lacerte. Learn more.

Downloading Acknowledgements: Find out how to check the status of your e-filed return. Learn more.

IRS Processing Delay: The IRS delayed the processing of certain forms. Learn more.

Search the Knowledge Base or visit EF Atlas to view more Federal E-File and Bank Products Software topics.

 State Taxes and State Electronic Filing

California

Tax Refunds Delayed: The State Controller announced that California will delay tax refunds for 30 days Learn more.

Illinois, New Jersey, New York & Pennsylvania

Expanded K-1 Transfer: The K-1 import has been expanded to include additional states. Learn more.

Delaware, Illinois, New York & Rhode Island

Change in Processing Center: The IRS announced taxpayers in these states will file with different filing centers this year. Learn more.

Search the Knowledge Base or visit EF Atlas to view more State Tax and State E-File topics.

 Communities
Intuit's Online Community is a place where you can communicate with other accounting and tax professionals. Use the Lacerte Community to communicate with other tax professionals who use Lacerte products. You can share tips, exchange ideas, ask and answer questions, offer advice, or just read what others have said. Anyone can view the forums, but you have to be a member to post.

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