The process to install the Windows version is broadly the same for Individual and Practice users. Running an installation will install a new version or update an existing copy of TaxCalc.
- Download the latest version of TaxCalc. Depending upon the version you have, you may be offered TaxCalc for multiple platforms.
You may find the below video walk through of use:
Please Note: If you wish to change your installation type (standalone to network) please contact TaxCalc support at support@taxcalc.com who will guide you through the process.
Individual and standalone Practice users
Practice users (Network)
Individual users and standalone Practice users
- Double click on the downloaded file
- Depending on your security settings you may be prompted by a user account control box, click Yes to continue.
- You now see the Wizard screen click Next to start the installation.
- Click I agree once you have reviewed the End User Agreement.
- The Next screen will ask for your TaxCalc.com user name and password. Once you have entered the correct details click next.
- The User access options screen is displayed giving two options.Choose the appropriate radio buttons an click Next
- Just me will store the database in the users profile path so only that user can use TaxCalc.
- All users will store the database in c:\taxcalchub, so other logged in users could use the software if required.
- You will now be prompted for the installation location, while it can be changed TaxCalc recommend leaving it at the default. Click Install to continue.
- Once the installation is finished, click OK and the program should start.
Please note: The first time you start the program it will take a little longer to start as it is creating/updating the database.
Practice users (Network)
The Network installation is covered in detail in the Knowledge Base item Installing the Network Version - A SimpleStep Guide. This will guide you through all of the steps needed to install the program in a network environment.