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 Taxnic for Windows
 
Taxnic for Windows is a fully functional tax return preparation system for NETFILE. With an innovative calculation engine and many other valuable features, it is not only fast and easy to use; it's also secure and accurate. But the real bonus is that it unlocks complicated tax formulas while helping you save more on your income tax! See more features.
 

 Features
  • Taxnic for Windows is a NETFILE software. It's designed for individual tax return preparation.
  • It is a downloadable edition. Free download, free calculation.
  • It installs and runs on your local machine.
  • All the tax data and information is stored in your local machine.
  • It has the same web user interface as the Online edition at www.taxnic.ca.
  • It runs faster than the Online edition.
  • No registration is required.
  • Windows Operation System is required (see details in FAQ).
 

 FAQs

  Q: How much does Taxnic for Windows cost?
  A:
  • Free calculation. No payment until to generate .tax file or print tax forms.
  • If you are single and the total income of line 150 is less than $20,000, it's free!
  • If you are married/common-law and the total of family income (total of line 150) is less than $25,000, it's free!
  • Otherwise, $9.99 for first return, $5.00/return for second and third returns, free for other returns.
  Q: How many tax returns can I create with Taxnic for Windows?
  A: CRA has required that Software Products certified under the NETFILE Certification Program shall limit the number of returns which may be filed either electronically or in hard copy form to a maximum number of twenty (20) returns. With one installation of Taxnic for Windows, you can create up to 20 tax returns.
 
  Q: Can I use Taxnic for Windows to file my tax return?
  A: No. Actually there are two steps to file your tax return. First step, you should prepare your tax return and generate .tax file with Taxnic for Windows. Second step, you use CRA's NETFILE website to file your tax return.
 
  Q: Can tax professional use Taxnic for Windows?
  A: No. Taxnic is built for individuals to prepare their own tax returns, or returns for a limited number of relatives and friends only. The tax file generated by Taxnic for Windows can only be used by NETFILE. Tax professional cannot use NETFILE to file tax returns on behalf of their clients. They must use EFILE.
 
  Q: Does Taxnic for Windows need internet connection?
  A: Most functions and services in Taxnic for Windows don't need internet connection. But the following functions do need internet connection.
  • Check for Updates
  • Forgot password
  • Make a payment and check payment status
  Q: When I start Taxnic for Windows, the address box of web browser shows "http://localhost:xxxx/Default.aspx". What does "localhost" mean?
  A: "Localhost" means Taxnic for Windows is running on your local machine. It's a name of default web site in the local machine.
 
  Q: What is the system requirement for Taxnic for Windows?
  A: Operating Systems:
  • Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows Server 2003; Windows 2000 Service Pack 3.
Required Software:
  • Microsoft .NET Framework v3.5
  • Cassini Web Server 2.0
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0+

 Exclusions
 
  • Taxnic does not support returns which incorporate AgriStability/AgriInvest programs (T1273 & T1163) this year.
 
 
 
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