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New Member
posted Oct 30, 2019 7:28:03 AM

I have 2 computers and a large extended family can I use 2 computers to do my more than 20 family members income tax. as they say 20 returns per device

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New Member
Oct 30, 2019 7:28:04 AM

The CRA imposes a limit of 20 returns per computer. You can read more about that on this page: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/e-services-individuals/netfile-overview/...

But yes, technically, you could prepare up to 20 returns on each computer you have.

A friendly caution: If the CRA suspects that someone is using personal software (like TurboTax) to prepare returns on behalf of others beyond a reasonable number of "friends and family", they do investigate. They monitor information like computer IP and the software ID, among other indicators. But, as long as these 25+ people are really family members (Thanksgiving at your house must be nutty!), there should be no issue.

If you prepare a large number of returns on behalf of others with which you don't have strong personal ties, consider our solutions for tax professionals. You can learn more about ProFile here: http://profile.intuit.ca/professional-tax-software/index.jsp

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New Member
Oct 30, 2019 7:28:04 AM

The CRA imposes a limit of 20 returns per computer. You can read more about that on this page: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/e-services-individuals/netfile-overview/...

But yes, technically, you could prepare up to 20 returns on each computer you have.

A friendly caution: If the CRA suspects that someone is using personal software (like TurboTax) to prepare returns on behalf of others beyond a reasonable number of "friends and family", they do investigate. They monitor information like computer IP and the software ID, among other indicators. But, as long as these 25+ people are really family members (Thanksgiving at your house must be nutty!), there should be no issue.

If you prepare a large number of returns on behalf of others with which you don't have strong personal ties, consider our solutions for tax professionals. You can learn more about ProFile here: http://profile.intuit.ca/professional-tax-software/index.jsp