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Alabama -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Alabama State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Alabama -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Alabama State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Arizona -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Arizona State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Arizona -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Arizona State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Correction for Arkansas State Update
Users Affected:

You are affected by this problem if you installed the Windows Arkansas state program from the 2001 TaxCut State CD.

Problem: You will be unable to update your TaxCut federal or state programs using the automatic update feature. (This feature is available from the Tools menu or from within the Interview.)
Solution: Complete the following steps to correct this problem:

Click here to download the patch file(st01arp.exe).
Most browsers will prompt you to save the file(st01arp.exe) to disk. Choose a place to save the file, and remember its location. We recommend that you save it on your desktop.
Close TaxCut, if it is open.
Locate st01arp.exe and double-click it.
Follow the installation instructions displayed by the update program.

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Arkansas -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Arkansas State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Arkansas -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Arkansas State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Arizona - Calculation of the Arizona dependent exemption.

Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You claimed any dependents on your federal return; and
You did not open the Arizona dependent worksheet while preparing your Arizona return by either clicking on "Worksheet for Dependents" from Forms Central 2001 in TaxCut Arizona or by clicking on Yes on the Dependents screen in "Take Me To..." and then clicking on Next to view the next three screens relating to Arizona dependents.

Problem: TaxCut understates the Arizona dependent exemption for taxpayers who do not manually open up the Arizona "Worksheet for Dependents" to display this form.

Solution: To correct this problem, follow these steps:

From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Arizona update.
Once you have installed the update, TaxCut will automatically recalculate your Arizona dependent exemption.

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California -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the California State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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California -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the California State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Caliofornia Teacher Retention Credit
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you are taking the teacher retention credit calculated on FTB Form 3505.

Problem: The teacher retention credit is excluded incorrectly from the tax amount on Section A, line 1 and Section B, line 1.

Solution: To correct this problem, follow these steps:

On the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the CA update.
Open your California return in TaxCut. The program will automatically recalculate your California teacher retention credit and carry it to Form 540 or Form 540NR.

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Colorado -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Colorado State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Colorado -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Colorado State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Connecticut -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Connecticut State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Connecticut -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Connecticut State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Delaware -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Delaware State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Delaware -- Form 200-ES
The Delaware update contains this final form:

Form 200-ES, Declaration of Estimated tax

Click here to download the update now.

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District of Columbia -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the District of Columbia State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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District of Columbia -- Form D-2440, Form D-2441, Form D-40B and FormD-40ES
The District of Columbia update contains these final forms:

Form D-2440, Disability Income Exclusion
Form D-2441, Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses
Form D-40B, DC Nonresident request for a Refund or Ruling
Form D-40ES, Declaration of Estimated Taxes

Click here to download the update now.

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District of Columbia - Farm Income

Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You are filing Form D-40; and
You have reported farm income on line 18 of Federal Form 1040.

Problem: TaxCut does not carry the farm income you reported on line 18 of Form 1040 to line 6 of Form D-40.

Solution: The update corrects this problem. Click here to download the District of Columbia update.

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Florida -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Florida State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Georgia -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Georgia State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Georgia -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Georgia State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Georgia - Retirement Income Exclusion
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You and/or your spouse were born in 1939; and
You and/or your spouse have income that qualifies for the retirement income exclusion.

Problem: TaxCut does not allow you to enter your date of birth and the income that qualifies for the exclusion.

Solution: To enter your date of birth, follow these steps:

From the Forms menu in TaxCut, select Open Forms...
Select the Georgia tab.
Select Form 500, Georgia Individual Income Tax Return and click Open Form.
Scroll to Schedule 1, line 5A.
Double-click the Date of Birth field.
Click the Override button and check the Override box.
Enter the date of birth in the override field using the MM/DD/YY format and click OK.
Double-click the last field on line 5A
Click the Override button and check the Override box.
Enter the amount of income that qualifies for the retirement income exclusion.
Note: Refer to your Georgia state instructions, if you are unsure of the amount of income that qualifies for the exclusion.
If your spouse was born in 1939 and qualifies for the exclusion, repeat steps 5-10 on line 5B for your spouse.
This override disqualifies you from e-filing your return, file a paper return.

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Hawaii -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Hawaii State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Idaho -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Idaho State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Idaho -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Idaho State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Idaho - Child and Dependent Care Expenses
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You received Dependent Care benefits, listed in Box 10 of your W-2, from your employer; and
The benefits you received from your employer were greater than $2400 if you have one dependent or $4800 if you have two or more dependents.

Problem: TaxCut enters a negative number instead of a positive number on line B6 of the ID 39R Supplemental Schedule.

Solution: To correct this problem, follow these steps:

From the Forms menu in TaxCut, select Open Forms.
Select the Idaho tab.
Select Form 39R, Idaho Supplemental Schedule and click Open Form.
Scroll to line B6.
Double-click the Child/Dependent Care field.
Click the Override button and check the Override box.
Enter zero in the override field and click OK.
Click the Close Form button in the top, right corner of the window, then click the Close Window button.
Note: This override disqualifies you from e-filing your return, file a paper return.

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Illinois -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Illinois State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Illinois -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Illinois State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Indiana-- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Indiana State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Indiana -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Indiana State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Iowa -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Iowa State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Iowa -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Iowa State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Iowa - Student Loan Interest Deduction

Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

Your filing status for Iowa income tax purposes is married filing separately on a combined Iowa income tax return.
You claimed a student loan interest deduction on your federal Form 1040, line 24 or Form 1040A, line 17.

Problem: TaxCut misstates the Iowa student loan interest deduction reported on the Mini-Worksheet for Other Adjustments, line n and included on Form IA-1040, line 24.

Solution: The Iowa update corrects this problem. To update, follow these steps:

From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Iowa update.
Once you have installed the update, TaxCut will automatically recalculate your Iowa student loan interest deduction.

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Iowa - Direct Deposit of Refunds for Paper Filers
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet all of the following conditions:

You are paper filing your 2001 Iowa income tax return;
Your Iowa income tax indicates a refund due on line 70; and
You indicated on the "Your Iowa Refund" Interview screen, under the File tab, that you want to receive your refund by direct deposit.

Problem: Iowa does not offer Direct Deposit for paper filers.

Solution: File your return in accordance with the instructions on the "Assemble and Mail Iowa Return" Interview screen and your cover letter. Your refund will be mailed to you.

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Kansas -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Kansas State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Kansas -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Kansas State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Kansas - Tax Form Type 2 Error Message.
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You are itemizing deductions on your Kansas return.
Your federal adjusted gross income is greater than $132,950 or greater than $66,475 if you are married and filing a separate return.

Problem: While using TaxCut, the following message appears: "TaxCut exception. Tax form type 2 was not found."

Solution: On the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the KS update.

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Kentucky -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Kentucky State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Kentucky -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Kentucky State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Kentucky - Understatement of Kentucky Taxable Income if State Wages Differ from Federal Wages.
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You are using the Kentucky state edition of TaxCut.
The federal wage amount in box 1 of your W-2 does not match the state wage amount in box 16 of your W-2.

Problem: TaxCut calculates Kentucky taxable income using the state wage amount in box 16 rather than the federal wage amount in box 1. If your federal wage amount is larger than your state wage amount, Kentucky taxable income will be understated. As a result, the amount of tax calculated by the program may be too low. If you file your federal and Kentucky returns electronically, your Kentucky tax return will be rejected.

Solution: On the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the KY update.

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Louisiana -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Louisiana State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Louisiana -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Louisiana State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Maine -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Maine State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Maine -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Maine State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Maryland -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Maryland State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Maryland -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Maryland State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Massachusetts -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Massachusetts State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Massachusetts -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Massachusetts State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Massachusetts -- Understated Taxable Roth Conversion Distributions
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet all of the following conditions:

You received a Roth IRA conversion distribution in 1998.
You elected four-year averaging for such distribution on your 1998 federal return.
Your federal taxable IRA distributions reported on your 2001 Form 1040, line 15b, or your 2001 Form 1040A, line 11b includes income from your 1998 Roth IRA conversion distribution.
At least some portion of the amount reported on your 2001 federal Form 8606 was not previously taxed by Massachusetts.

Problem: TaxCut only includes 25% of your Massachusetts taxable 1998 Roth IRA conversion distributions in determining your 2001 Massachusetts taxable income. Your Massachusetts taxable income should include the full amount of the 2001 portion of your 1998 Roth IRA conversion distribution, less any amount previously taxed by Massachusetts.

Solution: The February 15, 2002 Massachusetts update will correct this problem. To correct this problem now, follow these steps:

Open your Massachusetts return in TaxCut.
On the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Forms and then Open Forms...
Double-click on Schedule X, Y and Z, Other Income, Deductions and Credits.
Scroll down to the MINI-WORKSHEET for Taxable IRA/Keogh Plan and Roth IRA Conversion Distributions.
On line i of the MINI-WORKSHEET, enter the amount you entered on line f.
Click the Close Form button. TaxCut will then recaluclate your Massachusetts taxable Roth IRA conversion distribution.

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Massachusetts -- Exception error causing program termination
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you are reporting employee business expenses on federal Form 2016-EZ.

Problem: Reporting employee business expenses on federal Form 2106-EZ causes a TaxCut Execution error and the TaxCut Massachusetts state program to terminate.

Solution: To correct this problem, follow these steps:

From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Massachusetts update.
Once you have installed the update, you can complete your Massachusetts return.

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Massachusetts -- Error calculation of the Child and Disabled Dependent/Spouse Care Expense Deduction
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You received dependent/spouse care benefits from your employer reported to you in box 10 of your 2001 W-2 form(s); and
You reported these benefits in Part III of your federal Form 2441, Child and Dependent Care Expenses.

Problem: TaxCut miscalculates the Massachusetts child or disabled dependent/spouse care expense deduction for taxpayers who received dependent/spouse care benefits from their employer(s).

Solution: To correct this problem, follow these steps:

From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Massachusetts update.
Once you have installed the update, TaxCut will automatically recalculate your Massachusetts Child and Disabled Dependent/Spouse Care Expense deduction.

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Massachusetts - Calculation of the Massachusetts Taxable Lump-sum Distributions from Qualified Retirement Plans

Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet all of the following conditions:

You received a lump-sum distribution from a qualified retirement plan;
The lump-sum distribution was reported on your federal Form 4972; and
Your federal Form 1099-R Worksheet for this distribution states either of the following:
1. An entry in Box 8 or Box 9a indicates that there were multiple recipients of the distribution from this plan; or
2. An entry in Part C, line 1 indicates that you claimed the federal death benefit exclusion for this distribution.

Problem: TaxCut miscalculates the amount of the gross lump-sum distribution included in your Massachusetts taxable income and reported on line c of the Mini-Worksheet for Taxable Pensions on your Massachusetts Form 1 or Form 1-NR/PY.

Solution: The Massachusetts update corrects this problem. From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Massachusetts update. Once you have installed the update, TaxCut will automatically recalculate your Massachusetts taxable lump-sum distributions from qualified retirement plans.

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Michigan -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains draft versions of the forms and instructions included in the Michigan State program. You will be able to file your return with final forms and instructions available in the next state update. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Michigan -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Michigan State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Michigan - Form MI-1040 Estimated Income Tax Vouchers

Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you are using the 2002 MI-1040ES Estimated Individual Income Tax Vouchers.

Problem: TaxCut prints the incorrect due date for calendar year filers on the vouchers.

Solution: To correct this problem, follow these steps:

From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Michigan update.
Once you have installed the update, print your return.

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Michigan - Interest & Dividend Modifications
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet one of the following conditions:

You have more than one copy of the State Interest Worksheet; or
You have more than one copy of the State Dividend Worksheet and there is either US Government Interest or Out-of-State Municipal Bond Interest on Copy 2 or higher of the Worksheet.

Problem: TaxCut does not carry Schedule 1 modifications for lines 1 and 8 from the Worksheets numbered 2 or higher.

Solution: The Michigan update corrects this problem. From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Michigan update.

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Michigan - Schedule NR
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You are a part-year resident or a nonresident of Michigan; and
You have Michigan source income.

Problem: TaxCut is not printing Schedule NR with the tax return.

Solution: The Michigan update corrects this problem. From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Michigan update.

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Minnesota -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Minnesota State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Minnesota -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Minnesota State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Mississippi -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Mississippi State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Mississippi -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Mississippi State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Missouri -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Missouri State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Missouri -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Missouri State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Missouri Rate Reduction Credit for taxpayers filing Federal Form 1040 or Form 1040A.
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You filed federal Form 1040 or Form 1040A; and
You reported a Rate Reduction Credit on your federal form.

Problem: The amount of your federal Rate Reduction Credit was incorrectly included in the calculation of your federal income tax liability on your Missouri tax return.

Solution: To correct this problem, follow these steps:

From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Missouri update.
Open your Missouri return in TaxCut. The program will automatically recalculate your Missouri federal income tax deduction.

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Montana -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Montana State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Nebraska -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Nebraska State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Nebraska -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Nebraska State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Nebraska - Interest and/or Dividend Income Overstated on Nebraska Schedule III

Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You are filing a Nebraska Nonresident or Part-year return; and
You have interest or dividends from Nebraska sources.

Problem: TaxCut overstates the interest and/or dividend amounts on Nebraska Schedule III.

Solution: The update corrects this problem. From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Nebraska update.

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Nebraska - Additional Tax Overstated on Nebraska Schedule III

Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You are filing a Nebraska Nonresident or Part-year return; and
You are subject to additional tax from the Additional Tax Rate Schedule.

Problem: TaxCut overstates the amount of additional tax on Nebraska Schedule III.

Solution: The update corrects this problem. From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Nebraska update.

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Nebraska - Itemized Deductions Overstated on Nebraska 1040N
Users Affected:

You are affected by this problem if you meet all of the following conditions:

You are filing a Nebraska 1040N return;
You have federal adjusted gross income greater than $132,950 or $66,475 if you are married filing separate; and
Your itemized deductions are being limited on your federal Schedule A.

Problem: TaxCut overstates the amount of itemized deductions on Form 1040N, line 7.

Solution: The Nebraska update corrects this problem. From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Nebraska update.

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New Hampshire -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the New Hampshire State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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New Jersey -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the New Jersey State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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New Jersey -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the New Jersey State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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New Jersey - Sales of Assets Worksheets
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet either of the following conditions:

You have more than 28 short-term capital gain or loss transactions; or
You have more than 28 long-term capital gain or loss transactions.

Problem: TaxCut does not automatically produce additional copies of the worksheet.

Solution: The New Jersey update corrects this problem. From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the New Jersey update.

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New Mexico -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the New Mexico State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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New Mexico -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the New Mexico State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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New York -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the New York State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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New York -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the New York State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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New York - Nongovernmental Pension Exclusion
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet all of the following conditions:

You are filing Form IT-201 or IT-203.
You or your spouse (if filing jointly) received pension income in 2001 from a source other than New York state, local New York governments, or the United States government.
You or your spouse (if filing jointly) were born between 4/19/1941 and 6/30/1942 inclusive.

Problem: TaxCut is incorrectly showing users born between 4/19/1941 and 6/30/1942 as not being eligible for the pension exclusion.

Solution: To correct this problem, follow these steps:

On the Forms menu in TaxCut, select Open Forms.
Double-click Form IT-201 or Form IT-203 (if Part-Year or Nonresident).
On line 28 of Form IT-201 or on line 27 of Form IT-203, enter your pension exclusion.
Click Close Form.
Click Close Window.

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New York - Other Subtractions Worksheet, S-24 Qualified Long Term Care Insurance
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet all of the following conditions:

You are filing Form IT-201 or Form IT-203;
You are reporting qualified long-term care insurance as a subtraction on the Other Subtractions Worksheet, Code S-24; and

Your qualified long-term care insurance amount exceeds the limitation:

age 40 or younger:	$230
age 41 - 50:	$430
age 51 - 60:	$860
age 61 - 70:	$2,290
age 70 or older:	$2,860

Problem: TaxCut incorrectly limits the maximum amount of the subtraction to last years limitation.

Solution: To correct this problem, follow these steps:

On the Forms menu in TaxCut, select Open Forms.
Select the New York tab.
Select the Other Subtractions Worksheet and click Open Form.
On theCode S-24 field, enter your insurance amount.
Double-click the "Total of all other subtractions" field.
Click the Override button and check the override box.
Enter the total amount of all other subtractions including the correct Code S-24 amount.
Note: This will prevent you from e-filing.
Click Close Form.
Click Close Window.

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New York - Form IT-203, line 44, Allocated NYS Tax
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You are a New York State part-year resident or nonresident filing Form IT-203; and
The result of your base tax on line 42 multiplied by the income ratio on line 43 is greater than $214,748.

Problem: TaxCut incorrectly calculates a negative tax on line 44 of Form IT-203.

Solution: To correct this problem, follow these steps:

From the Forms menu in TaxCut, select Open Forms.
Select the New York tab.
Select Form IT-203 and click Open Form.
On line 44, double-click the entry field.
Click the Override button and check the override box.
Enter the correct tax amount (line 42 x line 43).
Note: This will prevent you from e-filing.
Click Close Form.
Click Close Window.

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North Carolina -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the North Carolina State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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North Carolina -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the North Carolina State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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North Dakota -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the North Dakota State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Ohio -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Ohio State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Ohio -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Ohio State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Oklahoma -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Oklahoma State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Oklahoma -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Oklahoma State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Oregon -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Oregon State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Oregon -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Oregon State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Oregon - Itemized & Standard Deduction, Form 40 Lines 21, 26, & 27.

Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet all of the following conditions:

You are filing with a married filing separate status on your Oregon return;
You or your spouse itemized your deductions on your Federal Form 1040, US Individual Income Tax Return; and
Your Oregon itemized deductions are less than your Oregon standard deduction.

Problem: TaxCut incorrectly uses your Oregon standard deduction on Form 40, line 27.

Solution: The update corrects this problem. From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Oregon update.

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Oregon - 2001 Federal Tax Liability

Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You filed Form 40, Oregon Individual Income Tax Return; and
You received a Federal Rate Reduction Credit on Federal Form 1040, line 47, or Form 1040A, line 30.

Problem: TaxCut does not add back the federal rate reduction credit when calculating your federal tax liability on Oregon Form 40, line 13.

Solution: The update corrects this problem. From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Oregon update.

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Oregon - Federal Pension Subtraction

Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You filed Form 40, Oregon Individual Income Tax Return; and
You have a subtraction on Oregon Form 40, line 17 for your Federal Pension Income.

Problem: TaxCut incorrectly calculates a Retirement Income Credit on Oregon Form 40, line 36 when there is a pension subtraction on line 17.

Solution: The update corrects this problem. From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Oregon update.

To verify that the correct Retirement Income Credits has been calculated, follow these steps:

From the Forms Menu, select Open Forms.
Select Form 40 and click Open Form.
Scroll to the Retirement Income Credit Mini-Worksheet above line 36.
Verify the entries in the Mini-Worksheet.

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Pennsylvania -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Pennsylvania State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Pennsylvania -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Pennsylvania State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Rhode Island -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Rhode Island State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Rhode Island -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Rhode Island State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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South Carolina -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the South Carolina State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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South Carolina -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the South Carolina State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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South Carolina - Federal Taxable Income not Carried to Form SC1040-ES, Line 1

Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You are filing South Carolina SC1040-ES, Individual Declaration of Estimated Tax; and
You did not complete the federal Tax Payment Planning Worksheet.

Problem: TaxCut may not carry federal taxable income to line 1 of Form SC1040-ES.

Solution: The South Carolina update corrects this problem. From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the South Carolina update.

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South Carolina - Form SC1040-ES Date Format Error

Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You are filing South Carolina SC1040-ES, Individual Declaration of Estimated Tax; and
You entered your information directly on the form.

Problem: As you complete Form SC1040-ES, you will receive a date format error message.

Solution: The South Carolina update corrects this problem. From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the South Carolina update.

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Tennessee -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Tennessee State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Tennessee - Printing Form INC 250

Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet all of the following conditions:

You are filing Form INC 250;
Line 1 on Form INC 250 is zero; and
You checked the Affidavit for Exemption checkbox.

Problem: TaxCut is not printing the Form INC 250.

Solution: The update corrects this problem. Click here to download the Tennessee update.

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Utah -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Utah State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Utah -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Utah State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Vermont -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Vermont State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Vermont - Invalid School Code Error

Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you entered a school code of 001 through 099 on the Date Input Sheet.

Problem: TaxCut incorrectly generates an invalid school code error when you enter a school code of 001 through 099.

Solution: The update corrects this problem. Click here to download the Vermont update.

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Vermont - Form HS-136, VT Act 60 Property Tax Value Calculation

Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you completed Form HS-136 VT Act 60, Vermont Property Tax Value Calculation and Form HS-134 VT Act 60 Vermont Property Tax Value Adjustment.

Problem: TaxCut carries the wrong amount from Form HS-136 to Form HS-134.

Solution: The update corrects this problem. Click here to download the Vermont update.

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Vermont - School Codes and/or Zip Codes Beginning with Zero

Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You completed Form HS-134, VT Act 60 Property Tax Adjustment; and
You entered a school code or zip code that begins with zero.

Problem: TaxCut deletes the leading zeros when carrying the data to the "For Computerized Use Only" section of the form. This prohibits the Vermont Department of Taxes from processing the return using their scanning equipment.

Solution: The Vermont program update corrects this problem. Click here to download the Vermont update.

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Vermont - Form HS-133 VT Act 60 Property Tax Adjustment
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You are filing Form HS-133 VT Act 60 Property Tax Adjustment; and
The school district code entered begins with zero.

Problem: TaxCut is not carrying the values from Table A, VT School District Code and Act 60 Values, to line3, Household Income Percentage, or line 6, Homestead Exclusion Value.

Solution: The Vermont program update corrects this problem. Click here to download the Vermont update.

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Virginia -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Virginia State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Virginia -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Virginia State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Virginia - City of Alexandria
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you entered Alexandria as your city of residence.

Problem: TaxCut indicates that Alexandria is not a valid city.

Solution: To correct this problem, follow these steps:

On the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Virginia update.
Once you have installed the update, select the File tab and follow the instructions to file your return.

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West Virginia -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the West Virginia State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Wisconsin -- Final Forms and Instructions
The update contains final versions of all the forms and instructions included in the Wisconsin State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Wisconsin -- Electronic Filing Activated
The update activates electronic filing in the Wisconsin State program. To update your State program, open TaxCut and choose Update TaxCut from the Tools menu.

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Wisconsin -- Capital Gains and Losses for taxpayers filing Wisconsin Schedule I
Users Affected: You are affected by this problem if you meet both of the following conditions:

You filed a Wisconsin Schedule I; and
You reported capital gains or losses.

Problem: Wisconsin Schedule I, line 2c requires taxpayers to recalculate capital gains and losses according to Internal Revenue Code as of 12/31/99.

Solution: The Wisconsin update will correct this problem. To update the program, follow these steps:

From the Tools menu in TaxCut, select Update TaxCut to download and install the Wisconsin update.
Open your Wisconsin return in TaxCut. The program will automatically recalculate your Wisconsin federal income tax deduction.

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