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Error when starting TaxCalc "The program can't start because api-ms-win-crt-runtime-I1-1-0.dll is missing"
Users with Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 may encounter the following error when starting TaxCalc after updating to the late 2017 version of the program. The easiest and preferred way to resolve this problem is to run any and all Windows updates, until no more are showing (including any required or...
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13 Jun, 2018
Views: 1897
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Can I use Dropbox or other file hosting services to store and share my data? (Practice users)
If you use a stand-alone machine, we recommend that you store your data on the default local database to ensure that all data is stored centrally and securely. However, if you want to share data in a cloud or hosted environment such as Dropbox, you can store data in individual files as with...
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23 Mar, 2022
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Supported web browsers for card payments
Please note that credit/debit card regulatory changes that had come into effect in 2015 means we will be unable to process orders through unsupported web browser versions once this regulation is implemented. Unsupported versions include Chrome (v22 or earlier), Firefox (v27 or earlier), Safari (v6...
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18 Mar, 2016
Views: 1847
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Moving TaxCalc to a new Mac (Practice – standalone user)
Before you move TaxCalc to a new Mac, make sure your current software is up to date. You can't easily move a database created in an older version of TaxCalc to a newer version. If you do have to restore an older backup and you experience problems, contact Support for help. Moving TaxCalc to a...
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18 Mar, 2016
Views: 1846
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Moving older versions of TaxCalc from one PC to another (Practice users)
On occasion you may find that you need to move older versions of TaxCalchub (Pre 2013) and its data to a new computer. The required steps are as follows: Install the required years' program on your new computer Copy the relevant returns from the old PC Associate these returns with the...
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21 Apr, 2023
Views: 1840
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Connecting to the internet through a mobile phone hotspot
There are times when your normal network may not be available. The local version of TaxCalc only needs an internet connection when filing/submitting or upgrading the licence/program. The CloudConnect version of TaxCalc requires an internet connection to function. This article will help you get...
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15 Feb, 2018
Views: 1809
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How do I use a VPN to access TaxCalc remotely?
The best way to use TaxCalc across multiple locations is likely to be via a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN allows you to connect securely from a remote location back to a central location. Once connected, you can access most or all of the facilities of that central point (subject to...
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26 Sep, 2016
Views: 1770
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SSL error when opening Accounts Production client when using a proxy server
Some customers have reported the following error while trying to use TaxCalc Accounts Production. One or more SSL errors has occurred. The signature of the certificate is invalid If this error occures, users need to make sure that their proxy server includes the exceptions as listed in the...
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25 Sep, 2018
Views: 1753
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Adjusting power settings so a PC does not go to sleep
In some circumstances, allowing a PC to sleep can result in an error in TaxCalc when the machine wakes. In addition to this any PC acting as a Server for the network version of TaxCalc should have the sleep function disabled so that client PC's do not experience connection problems. This KB items...
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07 Sep, 2018
Views: 1695
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Can I migrate from the Standalone version of TaxCalc to the Network version?
Since early 2013 TaxCalc has employed two different database structures, one for Standalone users (SQLite) and one aimed at Network users (Postgres). For anyone looking to share data across multiple machines who are currently using the Standalone version, a migration will be required by our...
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27 Nov, 2023
Views: 1691
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Can I migrate from a Standalone database to CloudConnect?
It is possible to migrate a standalone database to the CloudConnect environment however, the database format must be converted first. This is because the cloud structure requires a different format to that of a standalone database. Therefore, a member of the technical team will be involved to help...
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04 Feb, 2020
Views: 1675
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Can I safely uninstall old (previous years) versions of TaxCalc? (Individual, Business and Practice users)
If you wish to remove older versions of TaxCalc from your machine, this can be done and the uninstallation leaves the data files themselves untouched. You may uninstall these earlier versions of the TaxCalc program using Add/Remove Programs or Uninstall/Change (depending on your operating...
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16 Nov, 2021
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"Restore Error" shown when trying to restore a database through the Hub
On occasion when users are restoring a database through the hub, the following error can occur. Restore Status Restore Error - The database restore has failed as the backup file cannot be read. This could be a result of a network connection error or possibly a hardware issue, please check and...
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27 Dec, 2019
Views: 1641
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How do I view, modify or import old CT600 returns? (Business users)
If you want to open a CT600 return made in an earlier version of TaxCalc, first try to open the file in TaxCalc using File > Open. TaxCalc 2007 To view a return prepared in TaxCalc 2007, check that you have the final release of the software (version 7.10.08): Go to Help > About...
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03 Aug, 2020
Views: 1610
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When printing, a Mac app opens the pdf preview instead of Adobe reader (Parallels under OS-X).
On some machines when printing in the Windows version using parallels on a Mac, the output opens in a Mac application instead of Adobe Reader inside Parallels. In the newer versions of Parallels you have the ability to set the default app for any file across either operating systems. It looks...
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18 Mar, 2016
Views: 1608
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