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AvanTax eForms

Production Release (2014.1.2.112)

March 19, 2015


March 19, 2015 (Production Release 2014.1.2.112)
1 The Quebec TP-646 (Trust income tax return) has been updated for the 2014 taxation year.
2 The Federal T3 - (Trust Income Tax and Information Return) has been updated for the 2014 taxation year.

February 9, 2015 (Production Release 2014.1.2.111)
1 All forms and XML output have been updated to the 2014 version.
2 The printing of the Quebec RL16 and TP64.3 is now enabled.
3 A small correction has been made to the French instructions on the printed T2202A slip.  Four words on the French language instructions in the middle of page two printed in the same spot making it difficult to read. 

January 14, 2015 (Production Release 2014.1.2.110)
1 All forms and XML output have been updated to the 2014 version where applicable with the exception of the following:
  • The printing of the Quebec  RL16 and TP64.3 is disabled pending government approval and will be updated in a future release of AvanTax eForms.
2 The printing of federal T1204, T5018 and T4A-RCA slips is now enabled.

January 7, 2015 (Production Release 2014.1.2.109)
1 All forms and XML output have been updated to the 2014 version where applicable with the exception of the following:
  • The printing of federal T1204, T5018 and T4A-RCA slips is disabled pending CRA approval and will be updated in a future release of AvanTax eForms.
  • The printing of the Quebec  RL16 and TP64.3 is disabled pending government approval and will be updated in a future release of AvanTax eForms.
2 We corrected a problem where some users received an error message that displayed every few hours during times when AvanTax eForms had been idle for several minutes. The error message was "Object reference not set to an instance of an object". Installing this update will solve this problem. Alternatively, you may simply acknowledge the error message with [OK] and then say [No] to the question about sending the error report to support. Ignoring this error will not cause a problem.

December 15, 2014 (Initial-Production Release 2014.1.2.108)
1 All forms and XML output have been updated to the 2014 version where applicable with the exception of the following:
  • The printing of federal T1204 and T5018 slips is disabled pending CRA approval and will be updated in a future release of AvanTax eForms.
  • The printing of the Quebec RL-24, RL16 and TP64.3 is disabled pending government approval and will be updated in a future release of AvanTax eForms.

May 20, 2014 (Pre-Production Release 2014.1.1.101)
1 Fixed a problem with the netnode.exe install program which created an icon pointing to AvanTax eForms 2013 instead of the 2014 release.

April 4, 2014 (Pre-Production Release 2014.1.1.100)
1 All rates and constants have been updated for the 2014 taxation year.
2 Data may be rolled forward from the 2013 AvanTax eForms.
3 All Forms printing / XML output is in 2013 format, but may be used for filing 2014 returns.
 

The remainder of this document contains information on the following topics:

  Contact Information for ELM Computer Systems
  Converting Prior Year Program and User Settings
  System Requirements
  Installing AvanTax eForms
  Network Installation
  Registering AvanTax eForms
  Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader
  History of AvanTax eForms releases

Contact Information for ELM Computer Systems


  Toll Free: 1-800-268-3211
Toronto: (416) 495-1624
French support: (514) 499-9669
  Fax Number: (416) 495-0044
  E-Mail: support@avantax.ca
  Website: www.avantax.ca
  Mailing address: ELM Computer Systems Inc.
502 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 3B4


Converting Prior Year Program and User Settings

Your tax slip data can be rolled forward from the 2013 T4 TimeSaver by selecting Convert Last Year's Databases from the Tools menu or Convert a 2013 Database from the File menu.  AvanTax eForms does not automatically import user settings from the previous year's software during the installation process.  You may use Import User Information from Last Year's T4 TimeSaver from the Tools menu to import user information.

System Requirements

AvanTax eForms is designed for and tested on the following Windows platforms:  Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

The Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 sp2 or higher must be installed on the computer.  If, during program installation, a Network Administrator Installation is selected, the .NET Framework installation package will be copied to the network location and will be installed if required when NETNODE.EXE is run.  If a Workstation Installation is selected and the Framework is not installed, you will be prompted to download the  .NET Framework installation  package from the Internet.

Installing AvanTax eForms

If you downloaded the install file (eForms2014Setup.exe) from www.avantax.ca, simply run it and follow the instructions.  If you are installing from a CD, insert the CD and wait a few seconds for the setup program to start up. If it does not start automatically, run D:SETUP.EXE (replacing D: with the drive letter of your CD drive). Follow the on-screen instructions.  If you are running Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 you may have to right click on the installation file and select "Run as administrator" to start the installation.

Network Installation

If you want to run AvanTax eForms from more than one workstation, you can do a Workstation installation on each computer, but for ease of installation and centralizing subsequent program updates, it is recommended that you install the program on a network drive where it can be accessed by all network users. This type of installation is called a Network Administrator installation.

When you start the installation, select "Network Administrator" as the type of installation and complete the installation to a network drive. Then run NETNODE.EXE from each workstation to install the program on the workstations. A shortcut will be created on the workstation's desktop and in the Start menu.

When installed as a "node", AvanTax eForms can also run in off-line mode, which allows laptop users to run the program when out of the office (accessing local data and user settings), and then reconnect to the network when back in the office.

Registering AvanTax eForms

To register this copy of the program simply enter the unique authorization code issued to you by ELM Computer Systems. Until this code is entered, the program will print "VOID" on the slips and summaries, and some of the features of AvanTax eForms Standard or Enterprise will be unavailable. You may continue to use AvanTax eForms without registering the program. All the data you enter will be saved. The opportunity to register will be available every time you start the program until registration has been completed.

Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader

AvanTax eForms uses the free Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing and printing returns (slips and summaries). You must have Acrobat 5.x or above. To install or upgrade Acrobat Reader you may download Acrobat Reader from Adobe's website http://get.adobe.com/reader.   If you have difficulty downloading or installing the software, visit Adobe's website at www.adobe.com.

History of AvanTax eForms releases

 

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