README90.FED File:    LDW Power Tax Form Templates January 11, 1991
....................MODIFIED FOR LOTUS 1-2-3.....................
        This file describes two spreadsheet templates developed for the LDW
Power Spreadsheet program for the Atari ST line of computers.  I have used
the LDW Convert Program to turn them into Lotus .wk1 files and made 
minimal modifications, testing them with success on an IBM with Lotus Ver. 2.2.  
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        FD90TX10.WK1 - This spreadsheet template is for use in preparing
Federal IRS Form 1040 & Schedules A & B.  The template closely resembles
the actual forms but is not complete enough to actually use for
submitting to the IRS.  The template automatically computes your tax,
including adjusting for tax table roundoff if appropriate. 

        The following is the help screen used to describe macros available for
use with the spreadsheet.

  TEMPLATES FOR 1990 TAX FORM 1040 & SCHEDULES A & B - LDW POWER
                         Version 1.1 (Lotus Version)
     HELP WITH MACROS: (Hold down ALT key and press other key to execute)
  {alt}H - HELP with macros (returns to this screen)
  {alt}I - INITIALIZE filing status. (Should begin with this macro)
  {alt}F - FORMS menu. (move between forms by menu selection)
  {alt}P - PRINT menu. (print individual forms or all)
  {alt}O - page ONE of Form 1040 (move directly to top of form w/o menu)
  {alt}T - page TWO of Form 1040 (    "    )
  {alt}A - schedule A (move directly to top of sched. w/o menu)
  {alt}B - schedule B (   "   )
  {alt}W - view WINDOW with summary data.
  {alt}R - REMOVE window with summary data from view.
            ***FOR MORE ABOUT THIS TEMPLATE (Page Down)***
  Spreadsheet for completing IRS Form 1040 & Schedules A & B using
  LDW Power on the Atari ST.  Some of the macros have steps to correct
  errors in VIP Professional, which I used initially. I've tested fairly
  completely but can offer no guarantees.  Forms are for use in preparing
  forms but are not suitable for submitting to IRS.  Bold fields are
  unprotected for data entry.  Comments are welcome.
    Charles R. Stirrat, 13318 Hunt Ridge, Ellicott City, MD 21043
  Note: This is a version of the spreadsheet modified to be compatible
  with Lotus 123 on IBM compatible machines.  The window macros & format
  information is all that has been changed after using the LDW conversion
  program to obtain a .wk1 formatted file.  The changes & checkout have
  been done on an IBM AT with Lotus Ver. 2.2. Unprotected fields are not bolded.
   Information below can be viewed as a summary data window at any time
  by entering {alt}W. To remove it use {alt}R.
           Adj. Gross Income Deduct'n Tax.Income    Tax       Refund (+)
                       $0.00   $3,250       $0       $0.00         $0.00
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        WKSH9010.WK1 -  Template is for use in collecting records on income,
interest, withholding, and deductions and performing totals for entry in
federal and state tax spreadsheets.  Columns are provided for husband and
wife separately.  This is especially useful for preparing state tax forms
in states allowing combined separate filing even if the couple filed
jointly on federal return.

        The following is the help screen used to describe the macros available
for use in this spreadsheet template.

                TAX PREPARATION WORKSHEET 1990 - LDW POWER
                           Version 1.0 (Lotus)
       HELP WITH MACROS:  (Hold Alt key and press other key)
     {alt}H - HELP with macros (this screen)
     {alt}F - FORMS menu. (Move to top of each page by menu selection)
     {alt}P - PRINT form menu.
     {alt}O or {alt}A - page ONE top.         (A)
     {alt}T or {alt}B - page TWO top.         (B)
               {alt}C - page three top.       (C)
     {alt}L or {alt}D - page LAST (four) top. (D)

     Charles R. Stirrat, 13318 Hunt Ridge, Ellicott City, MD 21043
           ***MORE INFORMATION ON THIS SPREADSHEET (Page Down)***

       Template is for LDW Power Spreadsheet Program on the Atari ST.
     Template is for use in collecting records on income, interest,
     withholding, and deductions and performing totals for entry in
     federal and state tax spreadsheets.  Columns are provided for
     husband and wife separately, especially useful for states allowing
     combined separate filing even if file jointly on federal.
       I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this template or related tax
     form templates, but I have tested them extensively.  Any comments
     or suggestions are welcome.
      Note this Lotus version was obtained simply by using the LDW Convert
     Program to obtain a .wk1 formated file.  It has been tested on an IBM
     with Lotus 2.2.
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        A number of the macros in these spreadsheets contain steps used to
correct for errors that were present in the spreadsheet program VIP
Professional which I used to develop earlier templates. Since I
started with these for I did not remove them.  These steps
cause no problems with LDW Power but might look very unusual to those
familiar with Power or Lotus 1-2-3 Ver. 1A macros.

        I have tested fairly completely but can not guarantee the accuracy of
the spreadsheet in anyway.  The spreadsheet should be useful in comparing
various filing options by calculating the tax and doing form arithmetic
as you add additional information.  The most effort has been spent on the
most frequent and widely used parts of form, so if you are doing
something unusual you might be more skeptical.  I recommend that you
check the tax calculation and arithmetic for the final results you
transfer to the official IRS forms.

        I welcome corrections and comments.  If anyone is interested I also
have a similar spreadsheet for preparing Form 502 for Maryland State
Income Tax filing.
                   
     Charles R. Stirrat, 13318 Hunt Ridge, Ellicott City, MD 21043