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Taxes

Prompt(optimized for Perplexity): Help me prepare (but not e-file or physically submit) my 2025 federal income tax return. Start by asking me which tax documents I have (for example W‑2s, 1099s, 1098s, K‑1s, and health insurance or education forms) and guide me on what additional information I should gather. Do not ask me for my social security number. Then have a step‑by‑step conversation with me about my filing status, dependents, all sources of income, deductions, and credits. Using my answers, walk me through how each line of the federal forms and key schedules should be filled out, and present a clear, line‑by‑line draft that I can manually transfer into IRS-approved software or official PDFs on my own.

Prompt(optimized for Claude; adjust the inputs and use it for a for-profit): I need 2025 financial statements prepared for a small nonprofit private operating foundation exempt under IRC §501(c)(3). Output needed: (i) Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet); (ii) Statement of Activities (Revenue & Expenses); (iii) Statement of Functional Expenses; (iv) Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances; (v) General Ledger; (vi) All statements organized to support completion of IRS Form 990-PF Parts I, II, and III. Accounting standards: GAAP under ASC 958 (not-for-profit entities). Use 990-PF line item designations for all revenue and expense categories. Source documents attached: (i) 2024 Financial statements— use for format reference and 2024 ending balances (which become 2025 opening balances); (ii) IRS Form 990-PF — use for required revenue and expense designations; (iii) Invoices (in-kind donations) — each invoice represents a donation made on behalf of the organization; record the gross amount as contribution revenue and the corresponding purchase as an expense, categorized by 990-PF type; (iv) Schwab brokerage statements — cash donations appear as deposits; record each as contribution revenue. Functional expense allocation: Allocate expenses across Program Services, Management & General, and Fundraising as appropriate. Work through the source documents systematically. If anything is unclear or a transaction is ambiguous, ask before assuming.

Estate Planning

Prompt: My wife is setting up a life insurance trust for my benefit and the benefit of her descendants. I and the descendants hold crummey withdrawal powers. Our lawyer drafted the trust document with third party trustees. Before I ask my lawyer to include me as trustee, are there anything adverse estate or gift tax consequences that prevent me from serving as trustee? What are the risks and how can they be minimized?

Household

Prompt: While I was sleeping last night, I heard an animal scurrying around and, when it stopped, it made sounds that sound like it is sawing something. What could it be, and where near me could I find an exterminator to address it? I live in [city, state]. Ask me guiding questions.

Prompt: I’m ordering replacement doors for a bedroom and bathroom in my house and am confused by the swing descriptions (left-hand, right-hand, inswing, or outswing). Do NOT give me a generic explanation right away. Instead: 1. Ask me a small number of clear, step-by-step questions to gather exactly the information you need. 2. Guide me as if I’m standing in front of the door. 3. After you have enough information, determine the correct door swing and explain it simply. 4. Double-check for common mistakes and confirm the result. 5. Provide me with a comprehensive diagram showing my room and the doors. Keep it practical and avoid unnecessary technical jargon.

Prompt: I have a [year built, type of house, e.g., Colonial] house. We are renovating, and I am trying to find attractive alternatives to the standard vent grille covers. What are six options for attractive vent grills for my house, and where would I get them?

Prompt: I plugged in a keyboard to my macbook pro. The computer isn't registering the keyboard. What might be the problem? I already reset the keyboard and restarted my computer. Do not give me generic advice. Ask me guiding questions to provide directed advice.

Professionals

Prompt: Analyze the uploaded LinkedIn profile [upload the profile] for brand perception. Analyze for: 1. First impression. 2. Positioning. 3. Consistency. 4. Evidence of expertise and credibility. 5. Who it attracts. 6. Three changes you recommend to improve perception. Ask guiding questions.

Prompt: A visiting dignitary from [state/country] is coming to visit New York City in [month]. What are five iconic New York City restaurants we could go to for lunch, how likely are they to be recommended, where are they located, what type of food is served, how long does service take, and what makes them iconic?

Creative Pursuits

Prompt (This is a prompt that I used in Claude when I was getting ready to publish my book on KDP): I am ready to upload my book to Amazon KDP. Part of the process is inputting keywords or phrases that potential buyers search for. I want the words that are most often searched for a book on my topic. The attached file contains the results of several key word searches. Each search produced rows with 4 columns. The first column is the search phrase, the 2nd column is monthly sales amounts, the 3rd column is the number of searches each month, the 4th column is the competitiveness. Sort these so that the highest sales for the most searched phrases and least competitive rows show up in descending order.

Prompt: I need to write a script of approximately 5 minutes to act the part of [name of person], [describe when they lived, where they lived, and why they are someone you would want to act out]. The purpose of the script is [purpose]. The time frame to cover is [months or years in the person’s life, and why that time frame]. I am going to upload a number of historical documents. Please use these documents to create a draft of the script. Their titles have details as to what the documents are. Many have information that is not regarding [the subject of the script], so you will need to pay attention to which parts are relevant and only use those. Many of the documents contain repetitive content. Please focus the script on [what would support the purpose].

Prompt (to create a Facebook banner; optimized for ChatGPT): Create a modern, minimalist Facebook cover banner (1792×1024) for [page owner], aimed at [audience you want to attract]. The design should feel [describe feeling, e.g., warm, calm, inviting, and emotionally accessible] rather than [how you don’t want it to feel]. Use a color palette of [colors, including tone]. The composition should be [abstract/elegant/etc.], featuring [describe the structures or forms you want] that suggest [what you want to communicate]. Subtly incorporate [additional details]. Absolutely do not include [things you don’t want, e.g., text, letters, numbers, typographic symbols]. Avoid any [images, tones, moods, etc. you don’t want]. The overall aesthetic should remain [e.g., serene, modern, etc.]. Ensure visual clarity with a [balance for focus, e.g., calm focal balance] and leave subtle negative space suitable for a Facebook profile layout overlay.

News

Prompt: Summarize the recent new on [topic] over the past [timeframe] and focus on [include any areas you want focused on]. Provide: 1. The three most significant developments. 2. What they mean for [what you will use the information for]. 3. Emerging patterns or trends. 4. Any recommendations for further research.

Pets

Prompt: My family recently got a five month old toy poodle. We can’t keep up with his boundless energy and need for stimulation and are exhausted. How many hours should he sleep at night, how much should he sleep during the day, and is he likely to sleep more as he gets older? What are five things we can do to provide the stimulation he needs in order to use up all this energy, and what is the likelihood each would work? Ask me guiding questions.

Prompt: I am considering rehoming my cat with a friend in Colombia. Act as a Colombian customs agent. What are the rules for bringing a cat into the country from the United States?

Prompt (used in ChatGPT): Lately we have seen an animal that is either a wolf or coyote in our backyard. We are concerned for our pet’s safety. Is the uploaded photo [upload a photo from the backyard] a coyote or a wolf, and how would we tell the difference in the future?

Daily Life

Prompt: I spend most of the day looking at my computer. At the end of the day, my eyes are very sore. I want to do something in the evenings that doesn't require intense eye focus and am thinking of what I might be able to do with handcrafts for charity. Are you able to locate charities near me, my zip code is [zip code], that have wish lists or patterns for making items? Please provide links.

Prompt: What are easy ways I could turn a photo into a pdf, and what are the pros and cons of each? Ask me guiding questions.

Prompt: I am considering buying a second home in [state] and would like help identifying the best locations. My primary priority is [priority— e.g., strong, scenic mountain views and an appealing natural setting; or close to nature]. The home should be located within about a [time frame] drive of [airport]. It does [or does not] need to be [describe what it does or does not need, e.g., suburban or highly developed]. Please recommend the best specific towns or neighborhoods that meet these criteria. For each location, include: 1. Quality and type of [characteristics of your priorities]. 2. General lifestyle vibe (quiet, resort, rural, etc.). 3. Typical real estate character (not exact prices, but relative affordability if helpful). 4. Pros and tradeoffs compared to the other options. 5. Then conclude with a short ranking of the top 3 areas based on best overall [priority] experience within the [time frame] hour radius constraint.

Health

Prompt: My doctor told me to drink more water, but I can’t really stand water by itself. Which are the healthiest flavored waters, and how do they rank in terms of providing hydration?

Prompt: I wear an Oura ring connected to a glucose monitoring patch. My glucose regularly spikes after I’ve been active. What are the most likely reasons that it might be doing that? What are the most unlikely but possible reasons?

Family

Prompt: How does a new single mom in [city] get their newborn baby home when they don't have a car? Ask me guiding questions. What other, related questions should I be asking?

Beauty

Prompt: My hair is currently died dark brown, which is what my natural hair color was before I started going gray. Based on my roots, my natural hair is about 60% gray and 40% dark brown. I am very busy with little time to color my hair and don’t like spending a fortune at the hair salon, so I want to grow out my roots. What are some options for growing the roots out in a way that minimizes the line between the gray hair and the color treated hair, and what are the pros and cons of each? Include temporary wash out color, or another option, that I could use when I have important work meetings and formal events.

Nonprofit Funding

Prompt: My nonprofit is going to run a digital literacy class, including an introduction to AI, and needs to obtain about 15 Macbook Neons, a printer, and a hotspot capable of servicing the class. What are some sources of possible grant funding for those purchases in New York State and how likely is the nonprofit to qualify for each? Ask guiding questions. Please put the information in a table.

Learning & Research

Prompt: I need to understand [topic] so that I can use it for [specific use] in [timeframe]. Ask me guiding questions to determine my current knowledge level. Then, give me the three most important concepts I need to understand, a mental model or framework to tie them together, common misconceptions, two practical exercises to test understanding, and five resources I could use to learn more.