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[IRonMaN]

Since nobody seems to actually read posts, I thought we should get back to basics.  If you are looking for form 172, this is a good place to start.

Your homework for Monday is to read the following and report back Monday morning on who you think was running:

See Spot.

See Spot run.

Ok, that's enough for today.  I don't want to overwork anybody.

As a side note, the winner of our reading contest will receive their choice of either a case of lutefisk or a case of Fireball.

[TaxGuyBill]

You think we should be able to read?  Can't we just "Ask Google/Siri/ChatGPT"?

On a completely unrelated note, I can't get a return e-filed that has an NOL.  Any idea what I can do?  🤣 😂 🤣

[rbynaker]

Is this where I sign up for reading glasses?  I couldn't read the fine print as I'm newly optically lacking (NOL).

[Skylane]

Run, Run, Run 

[IRonMaN]

At least it's nice to see that everyone is finding a seat up front instead of sitting in the chairs in the back of the classroom 😁

[Frustrated-in-IL]

I'm guessing these "clases" aren't too focused on spelling.

That's okay.  I'm just here for the Fireball!

[IRonMaN]

Ok, you passed the first test, so now that portion of the exam has been updated.  But spelling isn't important.  As long as you can spell Spot and other four letter words correctly, you will do just fine.

[Frustrated-in-IL]

Do I get the Fireball?

[IRonMaN]

Well, the Fireball is currently out of stock so you will have to wait for a bit.  I do have plenty of lutefisk if you would like your prize to go out immediately.

[TiredFarmer]

You all sure do make the day brighter!

[Taxprohere]

I'm crammed into the school desk wondering what I can pour into this inkwell.  Watching Spot but he ain't running yet. 

[Frustrated-in-IL]

I signed up for this class because I just heard there is a new Form 172.  But that just might be a rumor.  After all, we are already into March and ProSeries doesn’t have a form like that.  If there is no Fireball, can I get a refund on my tuition?

[IRonMaN]

Yes, we do issue refunds but you will have to call support at .  Jenny's hours are:

Hours are all CST

Monday 2:33 am to 2:41 am 

Tuesday 9:22 pm to 9:22 pm

Wednesday - Thursday closed 

Friday 4:01 am to 4:09 am

Saturday - 8:00 am to 10:00 am - one Saturday per month depending on which Saturday she feels like working

Sunday - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - but she usually doesn't answer the phone on Sundays so leave a message and she might call you on the Saturday that she works that month

[Frustrated-in-IL]

Those Monday hours to call work perfectly for me.  If she will go out with me, you can keep the tuition and the Fireball.

[IRonMaN]

I'll put a good word in for you.

[IRonMaN]

After checking back in with the 172 post I can only say this ------------------- there is no hope for humanity. 😢

[Accountant-Man]

See Daniel run.

Splat.

[IRonMaN]

That was an awful short run. 😁

[Accountant-Man]

For our last anniversary, my wife got me one of those magnets for my car. She has one showing 26.2 (she's run 5 marathons so far, and qualified for Boston).

My magnet is 0.0.

[IRonMaN]

Sounds like you are well rested for the next marathon to come along. 😃

[Accountant-Man]

I do drive around the race course to spot her at different mile locations and give her water or other supplements.

I can drive 26.2 miles.

[IRonMaN]

Then you should buy yourself a magnet saying 26.2 - just because you don't run that far doesn't mean you don't travel that far.  She is using some little technicality to force the 0.0 magnet on you.

[sjrcpa]

It's Monday. Who won?

[IRonMaN]

It's a tie - nobody.  Nobody remembered to turn their tests in. 

[sjrcpa · Accepted solution]

I can identify a lot of losers - in the don't read category.

[IRonMaN]

Since you chose an alternative test and passed with flying colors, you are the official winner!

[sjrcpa]

I love you Jeff but please don't give me the lutefisk.

[IRonMaN]

I'm surprised you wouldn't want lutefisk for your Easter dinner.  I do have some puce roses out in the warehouse, would you go for the substitution?

[sjrcpa]

Sure.

[Frustrated-in-IL]

You are all losers.  I called this morning at 2:35 am and spoke to Jenny.  I got a date and I will bring my own Fireball.  And you can keep anything soaked in lye!

[abctax55]

@sjrcpa 

Like this one 😉

https://accountants.intuit.com/community/lacerte-tax-discussions/discussion/ref-7275/00/323031

[IRonMaN]

For full disclosure I should mention that Jenny is Mr Fireball’s granddaughter.  Not to be judgmental but I hear she will do just about anything for a little Fireball.

[IRonMaN]

For additional disclosure purposes, I have to create posts like this to avoid going to the principal’s office for saying what I really want to say to some folks that post here.

[Taxxldy]

We're all working very hard and overloaded.  Take a few minutes every day to clear the mind and lower the blood pressure.  If the IRS could only have things ready on time like we do!?!?!?!  

[sjrcpa]

@abctax55 

Yes. I ran out of patience with them.

[abctax55]

Really, Susan?  I can't imagine why 😉

[IRonMaN]

I don't run out of patience here anymore.  Of course, I have accumulated some big medical bills from all of the doctor visits caused by me biting down on my lip so many times. 😷

[Frustrated-in-IL]

Don't bite your lips.  Take a swig of Fireball.  It does help with IRS anger issues. 

[IRonMaN]

Now you tell me 😕

[Frustrated-in-IL]

I'll give away a little secret.  Fireball helps with everything!  It has kept me out of the Principal's office.  Of course, it helps that I send the Principal a case every month.

[IRonMaN]

If the principal is in on the deal, does the superintendent get a piece of the action too?

[Frustrated-in-IL]

The Principal takes care of the Supt.  That is why the Principal gets a full case.  For all I know, the Principal might be paying off the Supt. in Lutefisk.

[IRonMaN]

I doubt it.  If he did, you would still smell the lutefisk on him.  The odor sticks with you for a couple of years.

[Frustrated-in-IL]

I try not to get close enough to the Principal to smell him.  I can tell you, however, that I did have a date with Jenny and she definitely does not smell like lutefisk.

[IRonMaN]

I heard she uses Fireball shampoo and body wash to help cover the odor.

[Frustrated-in-IL]

Perhaps.  I wondered why her hair smelled so good.  Fireball shampoo.  Too bad I didn't think of that.  Probably made by Cooley Industries!

[IRonMaN]

Yup, Cooley Industries sells it.  Based on your tastes, you might want to check out Cooley Industries' latest product - Fireball toothpaste.

[Frustrated-in-IL]

I can't wait for Cooley Industries to go public!  I'm all over that IPO!

[IRonMaN]

It will never go public.  You forget - he doesn't like to share his Fireball.