Why did the CRA set a limit of 20 returns that can be prepared with a NETFILE-certified tax preparation software?
• I already bought tax preparation software but it’s not certified for NETFILE, or it wasn’t certified when I bought it. Can I use it now? Only tax preparation software and Web applications certified for use with NETFILE can be accepted through the transmission Web site. You should be aware that you may have to download an update from your software developer if you purchase your software package before it is certified for use with NETFILE. Information on how to upgrade your software is available from your software developer’s Web site. If you have any other questions about the software, contact the company. • I prepared both my tax return and my spouse’s using the family/spouse/coupled option. The software created only one file and I transmitted that tax return. Did you receive both? No, we did not. You can only transmit one tax return, with one access code. When you saved your tax return for NETFILE, it actually created two “.tax” files, one for yourself and one for your spouse. Your
Related Questions
- DOR does not review tax preparation software used strictly for preparing paper tax returns so why does DOR review and approve all tax preparation software used for preparing electronic returns?
- IRS does not review tax preparation software used strictly for preparing paper tax returns so why does IRS review and approve all tax preparation software used for preparing electronic returns?
- Why did the CRA set a limit of 20 returns that can be prepared with a NETFILE-certified tax preparation software?
