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AvanTax eForms

Production Release (2025.105)

January 15, 2026

January 15, 2026 (Production Release 2025.105)
1	Transmitter Recipient ID Fix The previous versions of eFORMS did not include the transmitter’s recipient ID that was entered in the Setup in any XML files that were produced. This issue has been resolved in the latest release of AvaTax eForms.
2	T5008 Slip Printing Enabled This release enables printing of the T5008 slip. Printing had been disabled in the prior release pending government approval.
3	Support for Revenue Québec 2026 Forms eForms now supports processing of Revenu Québec forms RL-1.T (2026-01) and RLZ-1.ST (2026-01). Users issuing RL-1 slips and summaries for the 2026 taxation year may do so with this release. Data entered with the 2025 taxation year will continue to use the current forms, while data entered with the 2026 taxation year will use the temporary forms.
4	T4PS Slip Layout Correction An issue with the T4PS slip layout has been corrected. The plan name was printing too far to the left, and the employer account number was printing too high on Copy 1 of the form.

December 23, 2025 (Production Release 2025.104)
1	We have updated all forms and XML output for the 2025 taxation year.
2	Printing of the T5008 and T5008 consolidated forms are disabled in this release of eForms pending final government approval.
3	The validation process now produces a redesigned report that’s easier to read and better organized, helping you quickly understand and review your data.
4	We’ve added a guided tour to help anyone new to eForms - or those who have not used it for a while - get oriented quickly. The tour provides a clear, step-by-step introduction to producing tax slip returns, so you can feel confident using the system without having to dig through documentation first.
5	Our user guide has been completely rewritten and is now available online. The new version is easier to navigate, clearer to follow, and designed to help you find answers quickly.
6	A new search feature lets you quickly find recipients across companies and slip types, making it easier to locate and manage records without scrolling through long lists.

September 24, 2025 (Pre-Production Release 2025.101)
1	All rates and constants have been updated for the 2025 taxation year.
2	Data may be rolled forward from the 2024 AvanTax eForms.
3	This release of eForms can be used to prepare the RL-1.T (Temporary Relevé slip and Summary) for preparing returns for 2025.
4	Electronic filing of the RL-31 is disabled in this version of AvanTax eForms pending government approval.
5	All other forms printing / XML output is in 2024 format, but may be used for filing 2025 returns.
6	The validation process now produces a redesigned report that’s easier to read and better organized, helping you quickly understand and review your data.
7	We’ve added a guided tour to help anyone new to eForms - or those who have not used it for a while - get oriented quickly. The tour provides a clear, step-by-step introduction to producing tax slip returns, so you can feel confident using the system without having to dig through documentation first.
8	Our user guide has been completely rewritten and is now available online. The new version is easier to navigate, clearer to follow, and designed to help you find answers quickly.
9	A new search feature lets you quickly find recipients across companies and slip types, making it easier to locate and manage records without scrolling through long lists.

May 23, 2025 (Pre-Production Release 2025.100)
1	All rates and constants have been updated for the 2025 taxation year.
2	Data may be rolled forward from the 2024 AvanTax eForms.
3	This release of eForms can be used to prepare the RL-1.T (Temporary Relevé slip and Summary) for preparing returns for 2025.
4	All other forms printing / XML output is in 2024 format, but may be used for filing 2025 returns.
5	The email recipient forms function has been redesigned to be more intuitive and easier to use.
6	The feature that adds signatures to various forms has been updated to allow better placement of the signature.

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

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. One Valleywood Drive Suite 200 Markham, Ontario L3R 5L9

Converting Prior Year Program and User Settings

Your tax slip data can be rolled forward from AvanTax eForms 2024 by selecting Convert Last Year's Data Files from the Tools menu or Convert a 2024 data file 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 Program in the Tools menu to import user information.

System Requirements

eForms will run on any current version of Windows (32 bit or 64 bit). We cannot guarantee that eForms will work on versions of Windows no longer supported by Microsoft and we may not be able to resolve problems encountered while running eForms on these versions.

The Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.8 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 (eForms2025Setup.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 10 or 11, 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(TM) Acrobat Reader for viewing and printing returns (slips and summaries). To install or upgrade Acrobat Reader you may download Acrobat Reader from Adobe's website https://get.adobe.com/reader. Many Internet Browsers will be set to open PDF files and if this is the case you may not need the PDF reader from Adobe.