@Strongsilence-CPA 

Absolutely user error.  There was a time when the alerts were not right above the input tabs.  Not sure why Lacerte chose to put in that area.  I would like the old way, though I don't recall where that was now.  I've been using Lacerte for 40 years so have seen many changes.  I don't find this one to be a good one!  Thank you.