Classic Heartland sweepstakes question
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mssc1985
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Thank you everyone for the info on Robo form. I just downloaded the free version and I already love it. :headbang:
I too have been sweeping for about 2-3 years now and have been entering everyday by hand. This is going to save me so much time....I might actually get some housework done now. That will make my hubbie very happy :laughing:
One question.....Will you be eliminated on some of the contests if you use Roboform?
Are those usually noted on SA not to use the form? I would hate to win something wonderful only to be told that I'm disqualified from using my new "toy". Thanks
I too have been sweeping for about 2-3 years now and have been entering everyday by hand. This is going to save me so much time....I might actually get some housework done now. That will make my hubbie very happy :laughing:
One question.....Will you be eliminated on some of the contests if you use Roboform?
Are those usually noted on SA not to use the form? I would hate to win something wonderful only to be told that I'm disqualified from using my new "toy". Thanks
lidarkside
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No, you will not. Roboform is just a form filler. They only disqualify entries that used an automated program or sweepstakes service--ones where you don't have to go to the site yourself or even be on the computer. I've been using Roboform since it came out in 1999, and I average about one prize per day.
Also, the Roboform Pro (paid version) has much better features than the free version and unlimited passcards. I also don't believe the free version submits the form for you on its own. At least, that's what I've seen people post.
Shooot I am so upset I put this under the wrong thread.... :error:
Well guys, I just gone and done it. I called up the Sweepstakes manager of the Treadmill that I won and told her due to the fact that I can't afford the taxes on the machine and being that I am not sure how large this machine is, through tears and profusely thanking her over and ove and over that I will not be able to accept the prize.
When the words came out of my mouth I was in such disgust, but the truth was when I asked her how much the taxes would be on the machine she said she really didn't know but that prizes over a $600 value would require a 1099 form separately filled out. I explained my plight to reagrding me not being able to work this whole year and that my accountant was no where to be found due to the X-mas holidays. I would regretfully would not be able to accept the prize. She was too kind and understanding and mentioned also that there was no cash substitute for this prize (I told her I clearly understood).
I hung up the phone no less than 10 mins ago and I am still in tears...I had to do this take care of the situation and rip it off like a bandaid real quick.....
I guess sweeping is an expensive hobby had I known there were ridiculous taxes owed her and there...I would enter so many. Now I know I have blown my chances of ever winning anything form Fitness magazine again. Easy come, easy go.....
-Sweeps777
Well guys, I just gone and done it. I called up the Sweepstakes manager of the Treadmill that I won and told her due to the fact that I can't afford the taxes on the machine and being that I am not sure how large this machine is, through tears and profusely thanking her over and ove and over that I will not be able to accept the prize.
When the words came out of my mouth I was in such disgust, but the truth was when I asked her how much the taxes would be on the machine she said she really didn't know but that prizes over a $600 value would require a 1099 form separately filled out. I explained my plight to reagrding me not being able to work this whole year and that my accountant was no where to be found due to the X-mas holidays. I would regretfully would not be able to accept the prize. She was too kind and understanding and mentioned also that there was no cash substitute for this prize (I told her I clearly understood).
I hung up the phone no less than 10 mins ago and I am still in tears...I had to do this take care of the situation and rip it off like a bandaid real quick.....
I guess sweeping is an expensive hobby had I known there were ridiculous taxes owed her and there...I would enter so many. Now I know I have blown my chances of ever winning anything form Fitness magazine again. Easy come, easy go.....
-Sweeps777
lidarkside
Active member
I'm really confused as to why you would turn down this prize! :scratch: You could easily have gotten your tax information right off of the computer. A person with no income other than a $600 prize should have no taxes to pay. This whole "dilemma" has me confused by the reasoning and wondering if there isn't more to this story than what's being said.
lidarkside
Active member
In just a matter of a few seconds, I was able to pull up this information off of Wikipedia which shows you would not have any taxes to pay on this prize given that your income would be below $10,000.
United States
Main article: Income tax in the United States
The United States imposes an income tax on individuals, corporations, trusts, and certain estates. This tax is imposed on the income event, such as the receipt of wages. Another example of an income event is the realization of a gain on the disposition of property; that is, the appreciation on the value of property is not taxed until that property is sold (i.e., when the gain is "realized").
The U.S. income tax was first proposed during the War of 1812, but was defeated.[4] In July 1861, the Congress passed a 3% tax on all net income above $600 a year (about USD 10,000 today). Income taxes were enacted at various times until 1894, but were not imposed after 1895 when an 1894 tax act was found to be unconstitutional. In response, the 16th Amendment was ratified in 1913.[4] Ratification has been unsuccessfully disputed by some tax protestors claiming, among other things, that slight errors in punctuation in the various instruments ratified by the several states invalidates the ratification. Tax protestors have also made other arguments about the validity of the U.S. income tax, without success (see Tax protester arguments).
The top marginal tax rate in the U.S. was 67 to 73 percent from 1917 to 1921, then began to fall, reaching a low of 25 percent from 1925 to 1931. The rate was increased to 63 percent in 1932, to 79 percent in 1936, and to 88 percent in 1942. From 1951 to 1963, the top marginal tax rate was 91 percent, and was 70 percent through most of the 1970s. In 1988 it was lowered to 28 percent, but raised in 1993 to 39.6 percent.
The 2007 individual federal income tax rates are between 10% and 35%, depending on income and family status. People with relatively low incomes may pay no income tax, or may receive earned income tax credits (tax benefits); however, this does not include income based payroll taxes that fund Social Security and Medicare. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities states that three-fourths of taxpayers pay more in payroll taxes than they do in income taxes.[15] IRS data indicate that the wealthiest 5% of taxpayers (ranked by AGI, counting only returns with positive AGI) paid roughly 60% of all income taxes; the bottom 50% of taxpayers account for just 3% of income taxes paid.[16]
United States
Main article: Income tax in the United States
The United States imposes an income tax on individuals, corporations, trusts, and certain estates. This tax is imposed on the income event, such as the receipt of wages. Another example of an income event is the realization of a gain on the disposition of property; that is, the appreciation on the value of property is not taxed until that property is sold (i.e., when the gain is "realized").
The U.S. income tax was first proposed during the War of 1812, but was defeated.[4] In July 1861, the Congress passed a 3% tax on all net income above $600 a year (about USD 10,000 today). Income taxes were enacted at various times until 1894, but were not imposed after 1895 when an 1894 tax act was found to be unconstitutional. In response, the 16th Amendment was ratified in 1913.[4] Ratification has been unsuccessfully disputed by some tax protestors claiming, among other things, that slight errors in punctuation in the various instruments ratified by the several states invalidates the ratification. Tax protestors have also made other arguments about the validity of the U.S. income tax, without success (see Tax protester arguments).
The top marginal tax rate in the U.S. was 67 to 73 percent from 1917 to 1921, then began to fall, reaching a low of 25 percent from 1925 to 1931. The rate was increased to 63 percent in 1932, to 79 percent in 1936, and to 88 percent in 1942. From 1951 to 1963, the top marginal tax rate was 91 percent, and was 70 percent through most of the 1970s. In 1988 it was lowered to 28 percent, but raised in 1993 to 39.6 percent.
The 2007 individual federal income tax rates are between 10% and 35%, depending on income and family status. People with relatively low incomes may pay no income tax, or may receive earned income tax credits (tax benefits); however, this does not include income based payroll taxes that fund Social Security and Medicare. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities states that three-fourths of taxpayers pay more in payroll taxes than they do in income taxes.[15] IRS data indicate that the wealthiest 5% of taxpayers (ranked by AGI, counting only returns with positive AGI) paid roughly 60% of all income taxes; the bottom 50% of taxpayers account for just 3% of income taxes paid.[16]
jeffandchristie
New member
I love Roboform. Before I bought it I had never won anything except instant wins because I didn't have the time or patience to type in all those forms. It makes entering dailys and everything else so much faster.
I have a question for the pros tho- how do I transfer my roboform to my new laptop? I don't want to transfer everything because I have adware and popups on this one that drive me to drink. :cheers:
I have a question for the pros tho- how do I transfer my roboform to my new laptop? I don't want to transfer everything because I have adware and popups on this one that drive me to drink. :cheers:
lidarkside
Active member
You'll either have to do one of two things. Either purchase a second license (which is discounted) or purchase Robo2Go which you download your passcards to, use on another computer, and then override the original list on the first computer with the updated list on Robo2Go.
jeffandchristie
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Thanks for the info. I was hoping for a way that doesn't cost me anything. :laughing: but I guess that will do.
izzblizz
New member
I just switched laptops too. Downloaded the roboform on to new puter, and my bf just loaded the "backup" file on my old roboform on a CD and transferred that to my new laptop. Worked fine.
Look at your original e-mail from roboform with your purchase information. there should be a code to enter and then you can say "not using old computer, only this one" and it shouldn't charge you again.
Look at your original e-mail from roboform with your purchase information. there should be a code to enter and then you can say "not using old computer, only this one" and it shouldn't charge you again.
lidarkside
Active member
That's true, and we did that when we got a new computer; but she doesn't want to transfer everything. If she does it that way, she has to choose only one of the computers to use it on. If a person wants to use it on two computers, they either have to purchase another license and/or purchase Robo2Go.
izzblizz
New member
shouldn't have to transfer everything, just find the roboform back-up file? Or if she doesn't want to transfer any of the roboform stuff, then just install roboform and not transfer the data from roboform over, and go to activation and say not using old computer, i believe (assuming she isn't going to use roboform on the old computer).
I am only using the new laptop. The old was wiped clean.
I am only using the new laptop. The old was wiped clean.
lidarkside
Active member
In order to install Roborform on one computer, it has to be uninstalled on the other computer which means passcards can't be saved without the program. Siber Systems does not allow the use of the same license/registration on two computers even if it could be done. This would also be illegal.
izzblizz
New member
huh? I am not using two computers.
I just followed these instructions:
Q: How do I copy RoboForm with all its data from one computer to another computer?
A: In 3 easy steps:
1. Install RoboForm on the new computer from RoboForm Download Page.
2. Copy RoboForm data files from the old computer to the new computer using Backup and Restore or any file copy program such as Windows Explorer.
3a. If you paid for RoboForm Pro before and you will be using both old and new computer, buy an additional license for the new computer: go to Buy Upgrades page and follow instructions.
3b. If you paid for RoboForm Pro before and you will stop using the old computer, activate RoboForm Pro on the new computer using Online Pro Activator.
AND
Copy from Computer A to Computer B.
- Backup data from Computer A to a backup device/volume such as floppy disk.
- Insert this device/volume into Computer B.
- Restore RoboForm files from backup device.
Or you can use Windows Explorer to copy all files directly from one computer to another.
Refresh after Restore.
If your restore Passcard and Identity files by copying them to My RoboForm Data folder using Windows Explorer or any other file copy program, then you must ask RoboForm to re-read the files after the copy, because RoboForm does not know that files have been updated.
Select RoboForm -> Profiles -> Refresh Folder to make RoboForm re-read all user files.
I just followed these instructions:
Q: How do I copy RoboForm with all its data from one computer to another computer?
A: In 3 easy steps:
1. Install RoboForm on the new computer from RoboForm Download Page.
2. Copy RoboForm data files from the old computer to the new computer using Backup and Restore or any file copy program such as Windows Explorer.
3a. If you paid for RoboForm Pro before and you will be using both old and new computer, buy an additional license for the new computer: go to Buy Upgrades page and follow instructions.
3b. If you paid for RoboForm Pro before and you will stop using the old computer, activate RoboForm Pro on the new computer using Online Pro Activator.
AND
Copy from Computer A to Computer B.
- Backup data from Computer A to a backup device/volume such as floppy disk.
- Insert this device/volume into Computer B.
- Restore RoboForm files from backup device.
Or you can use Windows Explorer to copy all files directly from one computer to another.
Refresh after Restore.
If your restore Passcard and Identity files by copying them to My RoboForm Data folder using Windows Explorer or any other file copy program, then you must ask RoboForm to re-read the files after the copy, because RoboForm does not know that files have been updated.
Select RoboForm -> Profiles -> Refresh Folder to make RoboForm re-read all user files.
lidarkside
Active member
That wasn't what my post above was addressing. I was speaking in general, not anyone in particular.
It's perfectly fine to transfer Roboform and it's content from one computer to another; but anyone who wants to run the program on more than one computer must obtain an extra license for each computer they wish they want to run it on. It appears that the OP wants to do this. In her case, she has to at least purchase another license to run it also on her laptop in addition to her computer.
It's perfectly fine to transfer Roboform and it's content from one computer to another; but anyone who wants to run the program on more than one computer must obtain an extra license for each computer they wish they want to run it on. It appears that the OP wants to do this. In her case, she has to at least purchase another license to run it also on her laptop in addition to her computer.
lidarkside
Active member
She posted:
"How do I transfer my roboform to my new laptop? I don't want to transfer everything, because I have adware and popups on this one that drive me to drink."
It sounds like she wants to keep certain things in Roboform on her regular computer, because the laptop has all the adware and popups coming up. If she installs a good popup blocker on the laptop, that will take care of that annoyance.
"How do I transfer my roboform to my new laptop? I don't want to transfer everything, because I have adware and popups on this one that drive me to drink."
It sounds like she wants to keep certain things in Roboform on her regular computer, because the laptop has all the adware and popups coming up. If she installs a good popup blocker on the laptop, that will take care of that annoyance.
lidarkside
Active member
I have a laptop, but it's just for when we go away to keep up on the email and the newly posted sweeps only. So, the Robo2Go is great. I can take my current list of passcards with me and replace the old list on my computer with the updated list when we get back. It doesn't take much time to keep up with things while we're away, and keeps me from having to do massive catching up when we get home.
izzblizz
New member
I have only had a laptop for the last 6 years or so. Mine was just switching files from old laptop to new laptop.
But that does sound like a good solution if you switch between computers a lot. I just use my laptop and have wireless network at home, so like the mobility of the laptop.
But that does sound like a good solution if you switch between computers a lot. I just use my laptop and have wireless network at home, so like the mobility of the laptop.