Message-ID: <14684687.1075849685457.JavaMail.evans@thyme>
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 14:45:00 -0800 (PST)
From: enron.announcements@enron.com
To: all.states@enron.com
Subject: =?ANSI_X3.4-1968?Q?New_Employee_Service_=01)_Turbo_Tax?=
Mime-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ANSI_X3.4-1968
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
X-From: Enron Announcements
X-To: All Eligible Enron Employees United States
X-cc: 
X-bcc: 
X-Folder: \John_Hodge_Nov2001\Notes Folders\Discussion threads
X-Origin: HODGE-J
X-FileName: jhodge2.nsf

As tax season rapidly approaches, we are pleased to announce a new W-2=20
employee service.  If you plan to file your personal income taxes through=
=20
TurboTax 2000 (Intuit's personal tax filing software) you will be able to=
=20
automatically download your W-2 information into the appropriate TurboTax=
=20
forms directly over the Internet for free. =20

Enron has chosen to provide this service to help speed the processing time=
=20
and accuracy of your return while supporting paperless processing.

More information regarding this service is listed below or visit=20
www.probusinesstaxes.com to find out more about the TurboTax software and=
=20
Web-based filing service.


Employee Fact Sheet: ProBusiness/Intuit W-2 service



Q.  What is the Automated Tax Return (ATR) service?
A. Intuit Inc., makers of the popular Quicken TurboTax tax preparation and=
=20
filing software, have launched a new Automated Tax Return (ATR) service to=
=20
simplify tax preparation for TurboTax users. ATR allows users of TurboTax t=
ax=20
preparation and filing software to import tax information from multiple=20
sources such as employers, brokerage houses, and mutual fund companies=20
directly into the correct TurboTax forms over the Internet.  Since our=20
payroll tax provider, ProBusiness, has partnered with Intuit to provide thi=
s=20
service, you will be able to electronically download your individual W-2 da=
ta=20
from ProBusiness directly into TurboTax through the Internet for free. Also=
,=20
as part of this program, you can receive a  5% discount on all TurboTax and=
=20
Quicken products including shipping and handling (go to=20
www.probusinesstaxes.com for more information).

Q. So how does it work?
A. Embedded in each version of TurboTax 2000 (both the software and web=20
application) is a series of screens that will ask whether your employer=20
allows you to automatically download your data into TurboTax.  To use the=
=20
free service, simply answer "yes" then select our payroll tax provider,=20
ProBusiness, from a drop-down list of providers which includes ProBusiness,=
=20
PeopleSoft, Ceridian, and seemyw2.com.  Validate your request by entering=
=20
your social security number and W-2 box one data and your W-2 data will=20
automatically transfer via the Internet into the appropriate locations in t=
he=20
TurboTax form.

Q. Is this a secure transaction?
A.  Intuit=01,s TurboTax ATR service combines Open Financial Exchange (OFX)=
, the=20
standard technology used in e-finance, with 128-bit military-grade encrypti=
on=20
to create an advanced security protocol that ensures the highest level of=
=20
security and confidentiality when obtaining financial data to populate your=
=20
TurboTax form over the Internet.

Q. How do I participate in this program?=20
A.  Only employees using Intuit=01,s TurboTax 2000 tax preparation and fili=
ng=20
software can take advantage of this Web-based ATR service.  TurboTax softwa=
re=20
and the ATR Web-based filing service can be accessed at=20
www.probusinesstaxes.com.

Q. What if I already own TurboTax 2000=01(does this still work?
A. Yes, all copies of TurboTax 2000 contain the Automated Tax Return servic=
e=20
option.

Q. Overall what are the Benefits to me?
A.  Using the ATR service provided by Intuit and ProBusiness, you can:
? Increase your probability of accurate filing.
? Eliminate the need to manually enter your W-2 information and other=20
financial data.
? Increase the overall speed of tax filing.