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Fall 2009 HowardNews Contents:

Expiring soon ... don't let these benefits slip away! Three important benefits expire in 2009, and one of them on November 30! You must therefore ACT NOW if you want to take advantage of them.

e-file transmission software ... 15% off until October 31. You must have this transmission software to e-file ANY returns with Tax Preparer, but we've extended a 15% discount to the end of October.

Three forms added to Tax Preparer. We're dropping two forms that the IRS has retired, and are adding three new ones. See which ones here.

Significant changes in many forms. Based on advance drafts from the IRS, there are major changes in several forms. See details here.

64-bit Vista requires additional software to run Tax Preparer. If you have purchased a new machine with 64-bit Vista installed, see our tips on how to run Tax Preparer on it in spite of the new incompatibilities introduced by Microsoft.

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Spring 2009 HowardNews Contents:

Stimulus Bill gives big breaks to individuals and businesses for 2009. Signed into law on February 17, 2009, some breaks even affect returns for the 2008 tax year! We review aspects of the bill that affect Form 1040 tax returns.

Get Ready for 2010 with a 25% discount! Get 25% off all software for the next filing season until April 30, 2009. We announce our one-time discounts with an Early Bird Order Form.

Don't forget amended returns! With some aspects of the new tax bill affecting returns for the 2008 tax year and many mid-season changes by the IRS, amended returns are more important than ever. We review the reasons for filing Form 1040X and the procedure for doing so.

User's Guide updated. Although an updated on-screen User's Guide is available for download on our Check for Updates website, some people prefer to use a hard copy of the guide. We announce the printing of a paper version the new User's Guide, sized to fit in all HowardSoft loose-leaf binders.