This is the last weekly ProSeries support newsletter for this tax season.

During the off-season we plan on posting the ProSeries support newsletter the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, except the week of the Memorial Day holiday. (The anticipated posting dates are May 14, June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23, August 13 & 27, September 10 & 24, October 8 & 22, November 12 & 26.)

Reminder, visit the Newsletter Archive page to access the latest issue and prior issues of the ProSeries support newsletter for tax year 2007.

• System Requirements for 2008 ProSeries Tax Software
  The system requirements for Tax Year 2008 ProSeries tax software are now available. Learn more

ProSeries

• Task Scheduler Will Stop Checking for Updates on May 15
  The Task Scheduler in 2007 ProSeries will automatically stop checking for updates on May 15, 2008. (To get updates without using the Task Scheduler, go to the Update menu and choose Update Installed Products.)

View a complete list of General topics.

• Federal 990 Update Now Available
  A ProSeries/990 update became available online on April 28, 2008. To download and install the update, go to the Update menu and select Update Installed Products.
  
  
• Filing Deadline for Exempt Organization Returns and Extensions
  Reminder, file Exempt Organization returns and extensions by the 15th day of the 5th month after the organization's accounting period ends. If you need to file an extension, use Form 8868, Application for Extension of Time to File an Exempt Organization Return.

ProSeries and ProSeries Basic Edition

• Retirees, Disabled Vets Still Can File for 2008 Stimulus Payments
  On April 23, 2008, the IRS issued News Release IR-2008-65, reminding retirees, disabled veterans and others who normally do not file a tax return that there is still time to submit a 2007 form to receive an economic stimulus payment. For more information, please visit the IRS Web site.
  
  
• Taxpayers Can Check Their Refund Status with “Where’s My Refund?”
  On April 22, 2008, the IRS issued News Release IR-2008-64, announcing that taxpayers who have filed their federal income tax returns and are expecting their refunds can use the Internal Revenue Service’s online tool, “Where’s My Refund?,” to check on the status of their refunds. For more information, please visit the IRS Web site.
  
  
• IRS Launches Campaign to Help New Small Businesses
  On April 22, 2008, the IRS issued News Release IR-2008-63, announcing the launch of a campaign to help educate new self-employed small business owners about federal tax responsibilities. For more information, please visit the IRS Web site.

View a complete list of Federal Tax topics.

• TIP: E-Filing Amended Business Returns
  Below are links to information on how to electronically file amended business returns that you may find helpful:
  • How do I electronically file an amended corporation return?
  • How do I electronically file an amended s-corporation return?
  • How do I electronically file an amended partnership return?
  • How do I electronically file an amended tax-exempt organization return?

View a complete list of Federal Electronic Filing and Bank Products Software topics or visit the EF Atlas.

• Texas Comptroller Grants 30–day Extension for Revised Franchise Tax Filing
  Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced that businesses who are unable to meet the May 15 due date for the franchise tax will have an additional 30 days to submit revised franchise tax returns or request an extension without penalty. The Comptroller stated that her office recognizes that the complexity of the revised franchise tax, and the newness of the enhanced electronic reporting methods, have caused concern among tax practitioners and taxpayers throughout Texas. The extension will enable businesses to avoid the 5% penalty that would have been imposed if they had not filed by May 15. For more information, please visit the Texas Comptroller's Web site.

View a complete list of State Tax and State Electronic Filing topics or visit the EF Atlas.

If you have any questions or comments about this newsletter, please contact a ProSeries agent through the e-mail support feature located in the My ProSeries section of the ProSeries Web site.

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