Garmin discourages repeat customers
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16 years
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How many of you own a Garmin GPS and have also purchased additional maps?
I bought the Nuvi 360 when it was first released along with City Navigator Europe and Australia maps. At the time Garmin allowed one additional install. I used this additional install on my replacement Nuvi 660.
I learned of Garmin's new policy - one install only and no transfers - when I upgraded to a Nuvi 760. After venting on Garmin support they allowed me to move my maps to my Nuvi 760 but I was told that's it, one time deal.
Now with recent Nuvi models released I'd like to sell my Nuvi 760 and upgrade but I'd also have to buy Europe and Australia maps again - even though map prices have dropped they're still cost prohibitive to keep buying. Also sucks that their new NuMaps North America AND Europe version only applies to models like the 670 and 770 where North American and European maps came preinstalled. I do not want to pay full price for two map licenses.
Anyone had luck moving their map licenses to new units a second time? It feels like Garmin doesn't want loyal customers who buy additional maps.
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On a side note. Always save your Taxcut and Turbo tax forms as hard copies and .pdf. If you ever get audited you can't bring up say 2007 forms using 2010 software.
If you have the original install disks you can reinstall the program. That does become a pain to do so...yes, having hard copy and pdf is a better alternative.
Nuvi 2460LMT.
no, but
I can see Garmin's point with this policy. I ran into the same thing with Microsoft Streets & Trips (though they allowed one additional install) and H&R Block TaxCut. They are concerned that people will pass the software on free to who knows how many users. It's a nuisance when you have paid for a product and are simply upgrading to a different unit, but with all the software piracy going on in the world, I can't really blame them.
On a side note. Always save your Taxcut and Turbo tax forms as hard copies and .pdf. If you ever get audited you can't bring up say 2007 forms using 2010 software.
If you are audited all you have to do is bring in the file. It's up to the IRS to get the proper software to load it and look through it. While I have paper copies, I also have a ZIP Disk with my old file on it. Loading a ZIP disk is their problem
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You probably will get a different viewpoint from the auditor
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If you are audited all you have to do is bring in the file. It's up to the IRS to get the proper software to load it and look through it. While I have paper copies, I also have a ZIP Disk with my old file on it. Loading a ZIP disk is their problem
That is not true. Providing acceptable, readable documentation will be your problem not theirs. Look up Record Keeping requirements. Not all electronic data is acceptable and certainly not any for which they do not have software/hardware to read.
They will have a copy of your return and THEY will not need one from you. If you need an exact copy so that you or your accountant/ attorney or other person assisting you can prepare for the audit, they will sell you one for $57. A transcript of main information is free.
If you do not provide acceptable READABLE proof of things like contributions claimed as deductions and basis of property they will simply assume the worse and give you zero credit for the disputed amounts.
Anyone considering the use of "electronic" records should read the requirements very carefully before doing it:
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p552/ar02.html
Notice in particular this statement in the document referenced under “Electronic Records”:
“The District Director may issue a Notice of Inadequate Records pursuant to § 1.6001–1(d) if the taxpayer’s books and records are available only as electronically stored books and records and the taxpayer’s electronic storage system fails to meet the requirements of this revenue procedure. Taxpayers whose electronic storage system fails to meet the requirements of this revenue procedure may also be subject to applicable penalties under subtitle F of the Code, including the § 6662(a) accuracy-related civil penalty and the § 7203 willful failure criminal penalty. “
Given the above, I think a person should not consider plunking down an old zip disk on the auditor's desk and telling them that "Loading a ZIP disk is their problem".