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From: Julie Castelluzzo <juliec at cooper.edu>
To: Donna Schumann <schumann at timberland.lib.wa.us>
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Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Patrons Filing Taxes Via Web on Public PCs
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Donna,

Unless you plan on installing tax preparation software, I don't think it
is possible. As far as I know, an individual cannot file tax forms
electronically unless using a paid preparer or a tax software package.

If you do install tax software, it would probably be difficult to clear
out all of the entries in between each use.

Julie

Julie Castelluzzo          juliec at cooper.edu
Electronic Services Librarian
The Cooper Union Library   www.cooper.edu/facilities/library/library.html

On Wed, 10 Feb 1999, Donna Schumann wrote:

> 
> We are getting many inquiries from patrons who want to use the library PCs
> to file taxes through the web. We are interested in finding out how other
> public libraries are handling this. Specifically, what, if anything, do
> you tell patrons about the risks of using public PCs for this? We are
> concerned about cookies, and even using the "Back" button to see previous
> screens with private information. 
> 
> Thanks in advance. 
> 
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> Donna Schumann                  Application System Specialist 
> Timberland Regional Library     360-704-4542 FAX: 360-586-6838 
> Olympia, Washington             schumann at timberland.lib.wa.us 
> 
>