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Wolters Kluwer Canada wishes you Happy Holidays!

Customer Service and Support Centre - Modified Business Hours for the 2024 Holiday Season (ET)
  • Tuesday, December 24, 2024: Closing at 2:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 25, 2024: Closed
  • Thursday, December 26, 2024: Closed
  • Tuesday, December 31, 2024: Closing at 4:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, January 1, 2025: Closed
Note: Our telephone support is only available on Mondays and Tuesdays exclusively for Taxprep and CCH iFirm customers, and will cease at the end of this year. Cantax, CCH AnswerConnect, AliForm, CCH Engagement, CCH Practice Management, CCH Scan and CCH Site Builder products are already only supported by web tickets. To learn more about how to contact us, please visit our corporate web site.
Support platform: Everything you need to know
Please refer to the videos below to find out how to register for the support platform and make the most of it:
Last week most consulted articles from our Knowledge Base
  1. How do I install a network version of Taxprep?
  2. When will the next version of Taxprep, Cantax, or iFirm Taxprep be released?
  3. How do I download Taxprep?
  4. How do I register for the ''support.cch.com/oss/canada'' Support Platform?
  5. How do I attach files to my case on the ''support.cch.com/oss/canada'' Support Platform?
  6. How to configure the EFILE identification in CCH iFirm Taxprep?
  7. How do I reset my password for CCH iFirm?
  8. Install local Taxprep and get the activation key
  9. How to add a licence or security role in CCH iFirm
  10. What identification numbers do I need to be able to file T-slips or a T5013 return electronically through the internet file transfer (XML) (Transmit a return) with the CRA for 2024/2025?
  11. How to set up Taxprep Connect and Cantax AFR download to use the system default browser
  12. Where can I find the release notes for CCH iFirm?
Date: 2024-Dec.-18
Cantax T1Plus 2024 Working Pre-Release!

We are pleased to announce that our Cantax T1Plus (version 24.1.3xx.100) software is now available for download. 
 
Important:
The minimum subscription term for this product is one year.
If you have any questions regarding your subscription, please register to our Support Platform and submit a support ticket or log on to "My Account" on the Wolters Kluwer Web site.
 
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Due to its early release date, the forms in this version have not yet been approved for filing. Therefore, do not submit any tax returns that have been prepared with this version to the CRA. The next version, scheduled to be released at the beginning of February, will be approved by the CRA for filing.

Please see the Release Notes for the highlights of this release. The Release Notes are accessible on our Web site and from the Welcome box in the program.


Activation Key

Please make sure that the workstation's regional settings are set to English (Canada or United States).
Cantax T1 requires an activation key to install the software, which includes various modules. Simply enter the applicable key when prompted. To access your activation key, go to https://support.wolterskluwer.ca/en/download/ and log in to the Login section. In the Dashboard page, click the Activation Key(s) button in the Download section. 


Changes to Customer Support Channels

Since July 22, 2024, Wolters Kluwer Canada provides customer support for Cantax exclusively through web tickets and chats on the Support Platform. This transition is part of Wolters Kluwer Canada’s ongoing investment in digital strategy and customer experience. The Support Platform is designed to ensure customers can quickly access helpful information whenever needed.

All customers must be registered on the Support Platform in order to submit, modify, and track their support cases. You can register with the Support Platform by consulting Register with our Support Platform.

For more details about the web ticketing system and best practices, watch the following “How to” videos:



Release of our Advanced Virtual Agent 2.0

Combined with GenAI, our Advanced Virtual Agent now provides direct descriptive answers to your queries rather than a list of articles to consult. Based on the content of our knowledge base, these answers quickly provide all the information you need to get on with your work. Connect with our Advanced Virtual Agent 2.0 to benefit from a more efficient virtual conversation!


Consult our Knowledge Base to quickly find the information you need!

Available from the Support Web Site, our Knowledge Base contains an array of articles answering technical and tax questions most frequently asked to Support Centre agents. All you need to do is enter a few key words and the articles display in order of relevance to provide you with valuable information that will accurately answer your questions.


Training

To consult the different training options available regarding Cantax T1 (seminars, webinars, tutorials and more), access the “Training” section of the Wolters Kluwer Web site. You can also access it from the program, by selecting Help, Cantax on the Web and Get Cantax Training.


Videos available on the Web site

To learn more about Cantax or to become familiar with the features, consult the videos available at https://support.wolterskluwer.ca!