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Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) Increase for Rural Residents

Clients claiming the CCR are receiving the rural supplement of 10% instead of the increased amount of 20%. This is because the increase is still pending Royal Assent.

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Incorrect CRA Penalty for Late-filed Bare Trusts

The CRA is erroneously charging some bare trusts a penalty for late filing T3 Schedule 15 after March 30 and before April 3, 2024.

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TaxCycle 13.1.52895.0—Download Only

This version of TaxCycle addresses recently reported customer concerns.

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TaxFolder Tip: Signatures on Pension Splitting Form T1032

When requesting an electronic signature on the T1032, TaxCycle automatically sends the form to both the principal taxpayer and spouse/common-law partner. This can have unintended consequences.

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TaxFolder Update (April 8, 2024)

On April 8, 2024, we deployed an update to TaxFolder that resolves an issue discovered since the last release.

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RESOLVED: Incorrect Amount in Box 25 in TaxCycle T3

In TaxCycle T3, the allocation to beneficiaries is incorrectly including foreign capital gains in box 25 (Foreign non-business income) when it is already included in box 21.

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Request E-signatures From Clients Without a First Name

Learn how to request e-signatures from clients without a first name from TaxCycle and TaxFolder.

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DoxCycle 13.1.52818.0—PDF Import

This version of DoxCycle resolves issues discovered since the last release.

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RESOLVED: Incorrect Amount on line 160, Part 10 of T2 Schedule 63

TaxCycle is incorrectly calculating the amount on line 160 in Section 10 of the T2 Schedule 63.

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Why Doesn't TaxFolder E-signature Status Show in Client Manager?

We understand why tax preparers want to see e-signature status in the list of returns in the Client Manager, but it would cause other problems.

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Explore Our Webinar Library

Earn CPD credits and boost your productivity with TaxCycle's comprehensive library of expert-led webinars, tailored specifically for tax professionals.

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Bare trusts are exempt from trust reporting requirements for 2023

The CRA just introduced new reporting requirements for trusts.

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TaxCycle 13.1.52777.0—2023 Multiple Jurisdiction Returns

This version of TaxCycle allows the transmission of multiple jurisdiction returns in TaxCycle T1 2023.

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DoxCycle 13.1.52695.0—T4A and RC210 Updates (Revised)

This version of DoxCycle adds Box 15 to the T4A and allows you to manually add Box 11 to the RC210. 

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TaxCycle 13.1.52666.0—2024 Slips Modules

This release rolls over T4/T4A, T5, T5018, T2202 and NR4 slips to 2024.

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Error 1720: SERs UHT-2900 Filing Issue

Claiming an exemption in Part 6 and answering Yes to the question at line line 605 triggers error 1720.

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TaxFolder Update (March 14, 2024)

On March 14, 2024, we deployed an update to TaxFolder that includes the several improvements and fixes to customer-reported issues.

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CRA's Updated Guidance on Penalty Relief for T3 Bare Trusts

The CRA has updated their guidance on penalty relief for 2023 T3 bare trust returns.

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First-time Filers: EFILE Error 16

To resolve this error, answer Yes to the first-time filer question on the Info worksheet for any T1 return sent to the CRA for the very first time.

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EFILE Error Codes 149-R, 110-B and 960576

First-time filer's name and the BC renter's tax credit.

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TaxCycle Forms is SERs Certified! Transmit the UHT-2900 Now

TaxCycle Forms is certified for electronic filing of the UHT-2900 for corporations and partnerships using the Special Elections and Returns (SERs) transmission service.

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TaxCycle 13.1.52444.0—SERs in TaxCycle Forms, Canada Carbon Rebate

This version of TaxCycle adds SERs support to TaxCycle Forms, allowing you to electronically transmit special elections and returns, including the UHT-2900, to the CRA for corporations and partnerships.

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Revenu Québec extends the filing deadline for RL slips and summaries

Due to an unexpected outage today, Revenu Québec has extended the filing deadline from February 29, 2024, to March 1, 2024.

Mandatory Internet Filing and Electronic Payments

Bill C-47 makes internet filing for T2 returns mandatory regardless of the corporation’s gross revenue. This rule comes into effect on January 1, 2024, and applies to T2 returns with a tax year beginning after 2023.

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EFILE is Open! Install the Latest TaxCycle Release to Start Filing

The CRA opened its EFILE systems this morning. The latest release of TaxCycle is ready for transmitting T1 and TP1 returns to the CRA.

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Webinar Recording: New Bare Trust Reporting Requirements

All trusts that are required to file a T3 return, other than listed trusts, are required to report beneficial ownership information when filing their annual T3 return by completing Schedule 15. This webinar covers the definition of a bare trust, filing requirements, how to apply for a trust number and how to complete the T3 trust return.

TaxCycle 13.1.52339.0—T1 EFILE, T3 and T5013 Certification

The CRA and RQ have certified TaxCycle T1/TP1, T3 and T5013/TP-600 for filing 2023 returns when EFILE systems open on Monday, February 19, 2024.

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Extended Weekday and Saturday Support Hours During the 2024 T1 Filing Season

Starting on Monday, February 19th, weekday support hours will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT. Saturday support will start on March 2nd be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. MT

DoxCycle 13.0.52229.0—T4 Box 45

This version of DoxCycle supports the new box 45 (employer-offered dental benefits) in TaxCycle T4.

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TaxCycle 13.0.52269.0—T1/TP1 Preview Forms and 2023 AFR (2nd Revision)

This version of TaxCycle adds new CCB forms and resolves issues discovered since the last release. It also enables Auto-fill my return (AFR) for 2023 T1 returns.

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