         1995 STATE TAX EDGE FOR WINDOWS README

 Welcome to the State Tax Edge for Windows README file.
 This file contains important information for you to know as
 you begin using the program.

 Caution: We strongly recommend you import your federal
 return. Many of the calculations in State Tax Edge 
 depend on information imported from your federal 
 return. Without this information your state return
 may not be accurate.


                OBTAINING REPLACEMENT DISKS

 Usually, you will receive one of the following messages if you
 have a bad disk:

    "General failure error reading drive..."
    "Sector not found.."
    "CRC error..."
    "Bad sector..."
    "Unrecoverable read error..."
    "Address mark not found..."

 To check your disks, use the DISKCOPY command to copy the entire
 disk. DISKCOPY will report any bad sectors (see your DOS manual).
 To order a replacement for a defective disk call Technical Support
 at 1-319-395-7314. Within 30 days of purchase, we replace disks
 free. After this, contact Technical Support for prices.


               STATE TAX EDGE TECHNICAL SUPPORT

 To ensure that you receive assistance in using State Tax Edge
 when you need it, we're extending our technical support hours for
 State Tax Edge beginning January 15. Call 1-319-395-7314 to
 speak with one of our technical support representatives during
 the days and times listed below. All times shown are Central
 Standard Time.


         STATE TAX EDGE TECHNICAL SUPPORT HOURS

 Until January 12:  Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

 January 15-April 15: Monday thru Friday, 7 a.m.-Midnight

                      Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

                      Sunday, Noon - 6 p.m.


                     STARTUP PROBLEMS

 If you experience problems starting the program in Windows 3.1
 and receive the message "Unable to Initialize Tools..", open the
 Windows Control Panel and select "Fonts". In the "Fonts" dialog,
 click the "True Type" button. Make sure that "Enable TrueType
 Fonts" is checked (marked with an "X").
                  

                     PRINTING PROBLEMS

 If you experience problems printing tax forms, one of these
 suggestions may solve your problem:

 1. Please allow ample time for "Graphic" printing to complete
    the print job. Depending upon how your particular printer
    spools the print job, and the amount of memory in the printer
    itself, it could take anywhere from 5-15 minutes to print
    each page.

 2. If you are having problems with laser printing, install
    the RAW.DRV printer driver located in the PTE directory.
    In the Windows Control Panel, choose the Printers icon.
    Click the Add button, then select Install Unlisted or 
    Updated Printer. Click the Install button. From this 
    window click the Browse button to select the PTE directory.
    Click the OK button to install the driver. In Personal
    Tax Edge when you select to print Laser Graphic Forms, 
    click the Setup button and choose the Raw Printer Driver.
    Note: This driver only works for laser printing.
    

 3. If you are attempting a "Print to file" in order to print at
    another printer or location, use the following steps:

    Step 1: Use "Print to file" within PTE, typing either
            "a:\filename" or "b:\filename" to specify your floppy
            drive in the "Print to file" dialog.
    Step 2: Take floppy to the remote location.
    Step 3: From the DOS prompt, assuming the disk is in the 'A'
            drive, type the following: "a:" press your Enter 
            key. Type "TAXFORMS", press your Enter key.

    Note: Use a new blank formatted diskette for each return you
          "Print to file". 

 4. If you are using a postscript printer and are having problems
    printing in "Laser Graphic" format, try choosing the "Graphic"
    option within the program.

 5. If you are using a Citizen 9-pin printer or printer that
    emulates an Epson 9-pin printer, install the Epson FX-85
    printer driver. If you are using a Citizen 24-pin printer,
    or printer that emulates an Epson 24-Pin printer, install
    the Epson LQ-850 printer driver.

 6. Obtain and install the latest version of the printer driver
    for your printer and select it as the default. Consult your
    printer manufacturer for the latest printer driver information,
    and refer to your Windows User's Guide for installation
    instructions.


           STATE UNDERPAYMENT of ESTIMATED TAX FORM

 Many State Tax Edge programs include a form that calculates the 
 Underpayment of State Estimated Taxes. This form calculates a 
 penalty when the taxpayer has not paid enough tax to the state 
 through withholding and estimated tax payments. If your state 
 program includes this form and the information on the Basic 
 Information Worksheet has been completed, the program will 
 automatically calculate to determine if this penalty is applicable. 
 This form will sometimes be calculated even though you have 
 underpaid your taxes and no penalty is applicable. The program 
 will only print this form with your state return if the penalty is 
 applicable or if other state filing requirements for this form are 
 met.


		        DOWNLOADING FORMS

 Although STE includes many of the most commonly used tax forms, there
 may be forms you need that are not supported by the program. If you 
 have a modem and access to the Internet, you can download any form on
 our World Wide Web site. Our Internet download forms address is:
 http://www.parsonstech.com/pte/irsforms.html
 You can print downloaded forms in STE by selecting Print Blank Forms 
 from the File menu. 



