MAXIMUM EXCLUSION ALLOWANCE CALCULATOR for Windows (tm) Version 1.1 November 1, 1995 Copyright 1995, ImagiSOFT, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I. Purpose of MEA for Windows ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Section 403(b) of the United States Tax Code allows employees of public schools certain hospital employees, churches, and other non-profit organizations which qualify under Section 501(c)(3) to exclude a percentage of their gross income and place it in an annuity contract. This is contract is commonly called a Tax Sheltered Annuity or TSA. The purpose of this software is to help TSA Professionals help their customers determine what the maximum amount they can exclude from their income, or their Maximum Exclusion Allowance. Non-profit organizations may also license this software to help their employees comply with IRS guidelines. II. Software / Hardware Requirements ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This software requires Windows 3.0 or higher. It will run on a computer with 4 megabytes of RAM, but 8 megabytes is recommended. A Windows supported printer is also required. III. How to Install ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A. Windows 3.X Floppy disk installation. 1) Go to Program Manager 2) Insert the floppy disk in drive A: (or B:) 3) Choose Run from the File menu (Alt + F, R) 4) Type A:Setup and press the ENTER key B. Windows 95 Floppy disk Installation 1) Press the Start button 2) Insert the floppy disk in drive A: (or B:) 3) Choose Run from the task bar 4) Type A:Setup and press the ENTER key IV. License Types / Fees ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ImagiSOFT grants three types of licenses, ALL OF WHICH PUT THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE CALCULATIONS UPON YOU, THE END USER. MAKE SURE THAT YOU READ THE LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. A. Company License. Company Licenses may be granted for $5.00 per copy in units of 100 copies (school districts may purchase in units of 10 copies). B. Individual License. TSA professionals may purchase an individual license from ImagiSOFT for $19.95. C. Unlicensed Demo versions are fully functional, but the reports are limited to the preview screen. Unlicensed Demo versions may be freely distributed but not sold. V. License Numbers ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Company and Individual licensees will be assigned a unique license number which is based on a formula corresponding to the licensee's name. You will not be able to change the licensee's name in the future. VI. Support ~~~~~~~~~~~ Generally, support for this product is free, subject to the terms of the license agreement. If you have any questions about this software or License Agreement please contact ImagiSOFT using one of the following methods of communication: A. US Mail: ImagiSOFT, Inc. PO Box 13208 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87192-3208 B. Fax: (505) 275-9697 C. CompuServe: 76032,1177 D. America On-Line: ImagiSOFT E. Prodigy: FSWM11A We have found that telephone support is the least effective and the most costly, therefore, we reserve the right to charge $1.50 per minute for telephone support with a ten minute minimum charge. VII. Updates ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A. Generally, subject to the terms of the license agreement, updates are free. The easiest, and least expensive way to update your software is to download it from ImagiSOFT's BBS (505) 275-9696, CompuServe, or America OnLine. B. It will always be stored in a "Zip" file under the name "MEA" followed by a two digit version number. For example, this version 1.1 is stored in the file "MEA11.ZIP." C. You will know when it is time to update your system when you find the file MEA12.ZIP or higher on our BBS, America On-Line, or CompuServe. Download the file and "unzip" it to a floppy using the command: PKUNZIP MEA12.ZIP A: D. Install the new software using the instructions given above. THIS NEW VERSION WILL NOT OVERWRITE YOUR CLIENT DATA OR LICENSE INFORMATION. E. Keep the floppy disk as a backup. F. If you do not have a modem attached to your computer send $4.00 to cover shipping and handling to ImagiSOFT at the above mailing address. We will send you a 3.5" high density disk in the mail. VIII. How to Order ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A. Run the software. B. The Agent's Information screen will be displayed the first time you run the software. C. Fill in your name EXACTLY the way you want it to appear on the printed reports D. Print the license agreement. E. The last page of the license agreement has an order form with your name, company name, address, telephone number, etc. already filled in for you to fax or mail to us. F. Use Visa, Mastercard, American Express or send a check with your order form. You may fax your credit card order to us at (505) 275-9697.