Hi Mike,
Well, truthfully, I haven't checked out the IRS free file offerings for
any
of the specific preparers. Although, I do know that each may have their
own
terms and conditions and the like.
As for the 2006 TaxAct and scripts, there aren't any scripts specific to
2006. I'm thinking the latest scripts were done for the 2002 tax year.
But, I'm thinking that, for the 2004 tax year, FS went in and renamed the
2002 scripts, and then they worked reasonably well for doing the 2004
taxes.
Now, similarly, one may rename the 2004 TaxAct scripts to 2006, and they
once again work reasonably well. Happily, my federal and state taxes
were
both filed electronically, and the refunds will be directly deposited
this
week.
On my machine, here is where I found the 2004 TaxAct scripts. And when I
found them, I renamed them to 2006:
c:\documents and settings\all users\application data\freedom
scientific\jaws\8.0\settings\enu.
Now, in that enu folder, there should be ten files starting with
TaxAct04,
and then having various Jaws script extensions. Just rename all ten of
those files to TaxAct06 with their same extensions, and then the TaxAct
2006
program should work for you.
Now, there may be an easier way to get to this info, but I just haven't
taken the time to look for that way. Then, too, you will need to make
sure
that you are able to view hidden and system files to get to these files.
Vicky Collins
v-collins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Justice" <m.d.justice@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 9:32 AM
Subject: Re: Filing Taxes On Line
Vicky,
I was given a new sealed copy of TaxAct, but when I opened the package
and
inserted the CD it appeared to be all GUI. Am I missing something. I
decided
to use the link on the IRS web site to access TaxAct since IRS is
committed
to accessibility. I have not yet started my filing, and anticipate using
one
of the low cost options of Tax Act on the web because my wife has some
self
employment income. If I correctly understood the TaxAct description from
the
IRS web site, form SE is not part of the free offering linked from IRS.
Any
comments? Also, you mentioned scripts for TaxAct 2006, and I would
appreciate knowing a source for those scripts.
Mike Justice,
www.MPNHome.net
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