System Requirements | TurboTax Standard 2010

Important Offer Details, Disclaimers/Footnotes (1-2)

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has limited all tax preparation software products in Canada that allow you to NETFILE to a maximum of 20 returns to be filed per computer or online account.

This guideline applies to TurboTax. It is the same guideline that was in place for the 2011 tax year.

NOTE: The 20-return limit applies to returns filed on paper or electronically using NETFILE.

If you have any comments or concerns about this limit, please contact the CRA at NETFILE-E@cra-arc.gc.ca or visit www.netfile.gc.ca

Returns in TurboTax
TurboTax CD & download products include:

For those using TurboTax Basic or TurboTax Standard

8 returns for net individual income over $25K ("paid returns")
12 returns for net income of $25K or less ("free returns")

For those using TurboTax Premier or TurboTax Home & Business

12 returns for net individual income over $25K ("paid returns")
8 returns for net income of $25K or less ("free returns")

NOTE: Exceptions are TurboTax 20, which includes 20 returns, and TurboTax Business Incorporated, which includes 1 return.

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Processor: Intel Pentium 3 or compatible

Operating Systems: Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) with Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows Vista™ (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 7

RAM: 256 MB RAM

Monitor: 800x600 minimum resolution (1024x768 recommended), 16-bit or higher colour

Internet Connection: 56 Kbps modem (Broadband connection recommended)

Third Party: Adobe Reader 8 or higher (or compatible PDF reader)

CD-ROM: CD-ROM drive required for installation

Hard Disk Space: Approximately 120 MB free hard drive space required

Browser: Internet Explorer 7.0 or greater

Printer: Windows-compatible printer

Sound card: Windows-compatible sound card and speakers to play multi-media

Note: TurboTax may be installed on two computers and must be activated via Internet or telephone prior to first use.

Note: The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has limited all tax preparation software products in Canada that allow you to NETFILE to a maximum of 20 returns to be filed per computer or online account.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has limited all tax preparation software products in Canada that allow you to NETFILE to a maximum of 20 returns to be filed per computer or online account. This guideline applies to TurboTax. It is the same guideline that was in place for the 2010 tax year.

NOTE: The 20-return limit applies to returns filed on paper or electronically using NETFILE.

If you have any comments or concerns about this limit, please contact the CRA at NETFILE-E@cra-arc.gc.ca or visit www.netfile.gc.ca

Returns in TurboTax
TurboTax CD & download products include:

For those using TurboTax Basic or TurboTax Standard

8 returns for net individual income over $25K ("paid returns")
12 returns for net income of $25K or less ("free returns")

For those using TurboTax Premier or TurboTax Home & Business

12 returns for net individual income over $25K ("paid returns")
8 returns for net income of $25K or less ("free returns")

NOTE: Exceptions are TurboTax 20, which includes 20 returns, and TurboTax Business Incorporated, which includes 1 return.

If you get a larger refund or smaller tax due from another tax preparation method, we’ll refund the applicable TurboTax purchase price paid. Claims must be submitted within sixty (60) days of your TurboTax filing date and no later than 5/31/12 (and for TurboTax Home & Business no later than 7/15/12). Audit Defence, TurboTax Free, TurboTax Student (Free), TurboTax Business Incorporated and technical support fees are excluded. This guarantee cannot be combined with the TurboTax Satisfaction (Easy) Guarantee.

Income tax preparation software companies must seek NETFILE Certification from the Canada Revenue Agency (the “CRA”) for tax preparation software products that are to be used in conjunction with CRA’s NETFILE electronic tax filing service. NETFILE Certification of this product from the CRA may or may not have been obtained at this time. Please consult the CRA website at netfile.gc.ca beginning February 2011 to determine the status of this product’s application for certification.