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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Bird on July 05, 2012, 08:04:54 PM
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Anyone done their own tax gig with the Etax software off the ATO site???
I'm over paying ****s money to **** up my tax and get me audited - I can do that myself. FFS, my dog could have done better in 1/2 the time, and I don't have a dog.
Is it fairly easy, and self explainatory?? EG: Follow the bouncing ball kinda thing?
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Lost, I use it to get an estimate before seeing a "professional" to do the lodging. He used E-Tax himself, so I learnt a few things whilst watching. I'd get slightly more using the "professional". Now your gross, net and savings interest etc are all listed for E-Tax to search out and use ... you just add anything it doesn't already know (which ain't much).
Kit_e
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Done it for the past few years, its easy when your tax is pretty straight forward. It automatically can fill in your medicare, banking, and some income details. Only problem is they don,t have a mac version
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Only problem is they don,t have a mac version
People with Macs are so cool they don't need to pay tax...
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Its the only way to go. We've done our's online for the last 4 years and it's all FREE :cup: ;D ;D ;D
My Tax man got me onto it. The Etax is very similar to the same program he uses in his office.
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Its pretty simple. I've done it myself the last 5 years. Takes no more than 30 minutes if your tax is relatively straight forward.
Cheers
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Its the only way to go. We've done our's online for the last 4 years and it's all FREE :cup: ;D ;D ;D
Yep, thats one reason..
3 times I paid arseholes to do my tax for me, and 3 years I got audited and massive (1000's) having to pay back within 3 days or I faced marrying Joolia Dullard...
I'd rather miss out on a few sheckles than go through that hell again
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Mine is pretty basic these days so I use it.just looked at the one my accountant did from the year before and copied that.
im a mathamatical goose and I get the same return as the edgamicated bean counter did!you can just save it and add or take away deductions any time before you lodge it.
Pete
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You should have no problems, with E tax. I did my sons last year and if I can do it anyone can.
PM me if you want as SWMBO brother is partner in firm in Eltham
Wayne
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Ok, I've downloaded it, but left me ****in group cert at work.. I love today....
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Ok, I've downloaded it, but left me ****in group cert at work.. I love today....
it should fill that in for you once you give your details........
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Is 'not enough' an option for your gross income?
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We've used it for the last few years, good results and quick refund! Easy enough for me to use too, enough said!
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Disoteddy.
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You will need a number from your last tax return to lodge the E-tax. Im not sure what the number is called. I remember last year searching the house for it.
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You will need a number from your last tax return to lodge the E-tax. Im not sure what the number is called. I remember last year searching the house for it.
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Its the Notice of assesment number on the .....um notice of assesment from last year. (the only reason I know this is its sitting next to my pc as ive just finished mine.I hate paperwork
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Yep thats the one thanks pedeosar :cheers:
Ive just gone to see if I can find my paperwork from last year so its handy near the pc for this years etax return.
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Used it for many years, great.
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Stupid ATO. Mac is not a niche system. Put the form online or in java.
If the most recent census can be done online. So can my tax on my mac :(
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Mac is not a niche system
Actually it is, worldwide Mac installed base approx 65 million, worldwide Windows installed base 650 million plus, you do the math
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Used it for many years, great.
X2
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Actually it is, worldwide Mac installed base approx 65 million, worldwide Windows installed base 650 million plus, you do the math
its possible in the not too distant future that apple orchard will overtake them window pains.
Good Farmer that Steve Jobs (RIP) he's got shops popping up all over the place and I think apple have more cash than The US govt.
as for etax, never tried it ..... I'm on a mac! But have heard its good.
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its possible in the not too distant future that apple orchard will overtake them window pains.
they said that about Linux when Dell and HP started selling laptops with it installed... Now, where did that go again?
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Actually it is, worldwide Mac installed base approx 65 million, worldwide Windows installed base 650 million plus, you do the math
yes yes, all those mindless windows zombie machines and the 47 different version of windows :D
mac in australia is no longer small, no longer different, no longer so obscure, that the tax department can't produce a system thats cross platform. everyone else on the entire planet seems capable of doing so.. :D
we won't even talk about iOS devices vs android. :D
some wiki (its on wikipedia - it must be true info).
By March 2011, OS X market share in North America had increased to slightly over 14%.[136] Whether the size of the Mac's market share and installed base is relevant, and to whom, is a hotly debated issue. Industry pundits have often called attention to the Mac's relatively small market share to predict Apple's impending doom, particularly in the early and mid 1990s when the company's future seemed bleakest. Others argue that market share is the wrong way to judge the Mac's success. Apple has positioned the Mac as a higher-end personal computer, and so it may be misleading to compare it to a budget PC.[137] Because the overall market for personal computers has grown rapidly, the Mac's increasing sales numbers are effectively swamped by the industry's expanding sales volume as a whole. Apple's small market share, then, gives the impression that fewer people are using Macs than did ten years ago, when exactly the opposite is true.[138] Soaring sales of the iPhone and iPad mean that the portion of Apple's profits represented by the Macintosh has declined in 2010, dropping to 24% from 46% two years earlier.[139] Others try to de-emphasize market share, citing that it is rarely brought up in other industries.[140] Regardless of the Mac's market share, Apple has remained profitable since Steve Jobs' return and the company's subsequent reorganization.[141] Notably, a report published in the first quarter of 2008 found that Apple had a 14% market share in the personal computer market in the US, including 66% of all computers over $1,000.[142] Market research indicates that Apple draws its customer base from a higher-income demographic than the mainstream personal computer market.[143]
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mac in australia is no longer small, no longer different, no longer so obscure
Actually your right, out of the 3500 machines at my last work, and ~300 in AU as part of 25,000 Worldwide at my current work, they are not obscure.. they dont exist. theres no mac's... And to make you laugh even more, when I worked for a place near Elephant and Wheelbarrow in St Kilda that was actually Apple Finance off their website (you clicked BUY NOW and you came to us :) ), they used Windows PC's and Redhat servers :cup:
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Used it for many years and find it works well for fairly simple returns.
I suspect if your tax affairs are complex it might be more difficult.
You would probably be better using an accountant and worth getting a few quotes or ask some of your friends who they use.
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You will need a number from your last tax return to lodge the E-tax. Im not sure what the number is called. I remember last year searching the house for it.
I think you can use the sequence number from any of your assessment notices not just last year. We both do ours online, have done for years, very simple as the program asks all the right questions.
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People with Macs are so cool they don't need to pay tax...
Id say a Mac user is Equivalent to a Landcruiser or patrol owner.
They buy all the best rig, winches, tyres,lift kits.......camper trailers and then go spoil it with a PC........
Mac users have the best computer and go spoil it with a Holden Jackaroo and a softfloor camper.......
You cant have it all I guess...... ;D
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Tried to use a Mac one day but couldn't find the right mouse key. Gave it up as a big joke. Have they fixed that yet?
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Tried to use a Mac one day but couldn't find the right mouse key. Gave it up as a big joke. Have they fixed that yet?
No, apparently their Mac Version will not be released until next year. Supposed to be this year, but a few teething problems.
Have used E-Tax for the last 4 years, its great.
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Yep, thats one reason..
3 times I paid arseholes to do my tax for me, and 3 years I got audited and massive (1000's) having to pay back within 3 days or I faced marrying Joolia Dullard...
I'd rather miss out on a few sheckles than go through that hell again
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What the hell were they trying to claim to have to pay back 1000's? Gross it up and it says to me those guys were claiming the proverbial kitchen sink.
BTW E-tax... go for it. Really is a 'dot to dot' process.
LJ
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What the hell were they trying to claim to have to pay back 1000's? Gross it up and it says to me those guys were claiming the proverbial kitchen sink.
it was when I had money left from my payout. They couldnt read a bank statement apparently
I have nothing I can claim for work. Computers are provided.
The internet is about it.. WWOoooooooooooooooooooooo.......... retirement here I come.
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You will need a number from your last tax return to lodge the E-tax. Im not sure what the number is called. I remember last year searching the house for it.
I have no idea where I left last years.
I found the year before up to 2006, but not the one I need.
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I have been using it for the last few years and got the same back as paying someone to do it, done this years lastnight but then when it said I had to pay $470 I decided not to send it in yet, I will wait until october to send it in. I knew I would have to pay a bit back due to interest earned but didn't think the tax man would want a 1/4 of my interest earned back again :'(. next years is going to be worse as I will have 12 months interest not 6 months :'(
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Use the tax service if your the average joe on a wage and have basic claims. Otherwise find an accountant that is trusted. Like mechanics you often get what you pay for.
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I have been using it for the last few years and got the same back as paying someone to do it, done this years lastnight but then when it said I had to pay $470 I decided not to send it in yet, I will wait until october to send it in. I knew I would have to pay a bit back due to interest earned but didn't think the tax man would want a 1/4 of my interest earned back again :'(. next years is going to be worse as I will have 12 months interest not 6 months :'(
yep, they bend you over... when I had my payout from my accident, they hit me for interest - then PROVISIONAL interest - in otherwords - pay up now what the tax pricks think you will have for next year
its worth seeing a financial advisor to do more with it, saving money aint worth siht really
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Ah yes provisional tax, another great ALP tax idea ::)
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Used it for the last 4 years, highly recommend it.
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How to use it when you can't find the assessment letter?
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yes yes, all those mindless windows zombie machines and the 47 different version of windows :D
mac in australia is no longer small, no longer different, no longer so obscure, that the tax department can't produce a system thats cross platform. everyone else on the entire planet seems capable of doing so.. :D
we won't even talk about iOS devices vs android. :D
some wiki (its on wikipedia - it must be true info).
By March 2011, OS X market share in North America had increased to slightly over 14%.[136] Whether the size of the Mac's market share and installed base is relevant, and to whom, is a hotly debated issue. Industry pundits have often called attention to the Mac's relatively small market share to predict Apple's impending doom, particularly in the early and mid 1990s when the company's future seemed bleakest. Others argue that market share is the wrong way to judge the Mac's success. Apple has positioned the Mac as a higher-end personal computer, and so it may be misleading to compare it to a budget PC.[137] Because the overall market for personal computers has grown rapidly, the Mac's increasing sales numbers are effectively swamped by the industry's expanding sales volume as a whole. Apple's small market share, then, gives the impression that fewer people are using Macs than did ten years ago, when exactly the opposite is true.[138] Soaring sales of the iPhone and iPad mean that the portion of Apple's profits represented by the Macintosh has declined in 2010, dropping to 24% from 46% two years earlier.[139] Others try to de-emphasize market share, citing that it is rarely brought up in other industries.[140] Regardless of the Mac's market share, Apple has remained profitable since Steve Jobs' return and the company's subsequent reorganization.[141] Notably, a report published in the first quarter of 2008 found that Apple had a 14% market share in the personal computer market in the US, including 66% of all computers over $1,000.[142] Market research indicates that Apple draws its customer base from a higher-income demographic than the mainstream personal computer market.[143]
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X another one!
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Unless your name is Packer, if you can add 5+3 then use Etax.
End Thread.
And no more ranting about Mac vs PC. >:D
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How to use it when you can't find the assessment letter?
surely you must be able to do it without this #, what if its your first tax return?
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No, I started used it in 2006.
I can find all of them from 2006 except last years.
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No, I started used it in 2006.
I can find all of them from 2006 except last years.
You do not need last years assessment just a recent one, which you have.
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No, I started used it in 2006.
I can find all of them from 2006 except last years.
As per Richee's post ... Only NOA I dont have is last years so I used the year before. You can uae any NOA from the previous five years.
I stopped seeing accts after we sold our last rental property. Saving heaps using Etax.
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Scol.
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Thanks guys.
Will give it a go tonight.
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used it for the last 4 years works great they deposit your refund into a nominated account
Have to dig out the old laptop each year as they don't like Mac
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wife has used it last couple of years very easy, even managed to come out on the right side every year even if its not veyy much
Brettk
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Thanks guys.
Will give it a go tonight.
It worked, thanks guys.
Makes it a lot easier as most items are pre-filled. Still have to check though.
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About to do my wife's first tax return, she's only worked 2 months in a paid job this past financial year. (May and June)
Hoping I can do this etax, online abd free. Minimum charge I have been able to find around town is $100+gst for 2 pay checks and no deductions. Sounds simple enough,hopefully you don't need past history to do it online.??
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Sounds simple enough,hopefully you don't need past history to do it online.??
Yes, but you will have to verify her details somehow within the system, it tells you how.
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Just got an email from the ATO... *gulp*. Opened it with eye closed... It was just a reminder about e-tax... *phew*
Anyway it quotes "You will need your previous notice of assessment to verify your identity. If you cannot find your notice of assessment, you can use details from your payment summaries, dividend or bank statements"
Off to buy a lotto ticket now...
LJ
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Filled in most of it, now waiting on the health insurance company statement.
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i dont have to lodge returns but i do my wife's and have been doing etax for the last 4-5 yrs as well with excellent results, normally have return within a fortnight without fail, this year lodged on 4th july (on my PC) and had return in bank last night, 6 working days.
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Can't use etax with a Company return and investments on top but the kids use it now after I worked through it with them. Basically it's for PAYG taxpayers and as I recall you just need to watch the Private Health/Mediucare section, particularly with kids under 25 and studying and hence still under mum and dad's private HI, lest it leads them up the garden path. Refer carefully to the guide when the kids hit that section. The ATO know what they're after to discern what particular health box they're in but it's as clear as mud for the uninitiated.
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Well im 1/2 way through it and have punched out my second 22inch monitor....
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Well im 1/2 way through it and have punched out my second 22inch monitor....
Thats why its better to pay the tax deductible $170 and get the professionals to do it. They will know the ins and outs far better and you dont have the agro. Went to get mine done the other night and ended up with a 3k return.
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I run Avast AV software and yesterday when trying to open Etax it gave a Malware warning and deleted Etax from my system!!
Tried to reinstall and Avast wouldn't let it happen. Checked online and several other Avast users have reported the same problem.
Deleted Avast, load AVG anti virus and reloaded Etax.
So , I hope the problem was with Avast and not the taxman adding a virus to his software!!
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Thats why its better to pay the tax deductible $170 and get the professionals to do it. They will know the ins and outs far better and you dont have the agro. Went to get mine done the other night and ended up with a 3k return.
*2. With 3 dependants, medicare, health insurance, travel expenses, work expenses etc it is a small price to pay to know that I WON'T be getting a visit from the audit office later in the year!
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Thats why its better to pay the tax deductible $170 and get the professionals to do it. They will know the ins and outs far better and you dont have the agro. Went to get mine done the other night and ended up with a 3k return.
yea, read earlier in the thread why I would rather be a hairdresser than "pay EXPERTS"......... My dog could do better than the last 2 experts I've been to. They got me 3000 back too....
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Still waiting for my health insurance letter.
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Bonnie and I use Etax and have been doing so for a few years. We don’t have a lot of deductions so it is straightforward to do.
Sent the returns in last Tuesday, received the refund today, eight days after lodgement, you can’t complain about that.
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You do not need last years assessment just a recent one, which you have.
Your first return you provide bank account details and your tax number which you get wuhen you start working
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Received my annual statement from the health insurance yesterday.
Now I can finish it.
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easy as to do, i did mine and wifey did hers last night, took about 2hrs total.
going through it though am wondering what i am missing out on with all the various sections that appear. :D
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I'll do my wife's online. Sit down in Friday and do it with no distractions.
she's only worked 6 weeks this past financial year and won't have any deductions, so should be easy to complete.
I agree with you yorkie,got to wonder what your missing out on otherwise.
Anyhow, save $100+gst on paying an accountants assistant to do it for us.
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Sent the returns in last Tuesday, received the refund today, eight days after lodgement, you can’t complain about that.
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Only five working days and the return was in the bank ... Cant complain about that ... 8)
Scol.
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Anyone not received their tax back after doing etax? 17 working days and still waiting!! >:(
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Anyone not received their tax back after doing etax? 17 working days and still waiting!! >:(
<GULP> Dare I say AUDIT?
Nah just kidding, probably sounds about right. Murphy's law it'll be in the account tomorrow.
LJ
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Lj,
Audit was my thinking as well. I don't claim for much now, too cautious after getting into trouble a few years back. Only claim $555 & a few cents
dic
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I have done the e-tax but I have to check it again.
It seems that the pre-tax payment for my novated lease isn't there.
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Anyone not received their tax back after doing etax? 17 working days and still waiting!! >:(
They are waiting for me to pay my tax bill. Before giving you your refund.!
Probably something like when you transfer money out of one of your bank accounts and into another of yours and its take out straight away, but only cleared into your other about 3 days later.
they are playing with your money and utilizing the interest in using it.
Probably not right, but it sounds plausible. Biggest load of legal crooks and thieves.
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It seems that the pre-tax payment for my novated lease isn't there.
mine is reflected in the lower taxable income figure shown on the group certificate, ie: my gross income shown on the group cert is approx 12k less than what my annual salary is.
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Bought another bottle of Port... time to try this bullShit again
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Keep the receipt... that's tax deductible. It's an expense in filing your tax return! >:D ;D
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Keep the receipt... that's tax deductible. It's an expense in filing your tax return! >:D ;D
The Campertrailer as a mobile Office??
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Is 'not enough' an option for your gross income?
And too much in the tax withheld section