AvanTax eForms Quick Start Guide

The AvanTax eForms Quick Start Guide will have you running eForms in no time, and with a minimum of fuss and bother.

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 Microsoft.

Installing AvanTax eForms

For instructions on installing eForms in your environment, please refer to the installation instructions in the eForms user guide.

Registering AvanTax eForms

To register AvanTax eForms, simply enter the unique authorization code issued to you by ELM Computer Systems when you placed your order. Until this code is entered, the program will print "VOID" on the slips and summaries, and some features 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.

Converting 2025 eForms data and User Settings

Your tax slip data can be rolled forward from AvanTax eForms 2025 by selecting Convert Last Year's Data Files from the Tools menu or Convert a 2025 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.

Help, Training and Support

For help getting started or working through the full eForms process, refer to the AvanTax eForms User Guide, which includes a Start to Finish overview and searchable step-by-step instructions.

For shorter how-to content, visit our QuickHelps Guides and Videos, which offer written guides and short video tutorials on common tasks.

eForms also includes an in-program Guided Tour on the Home Screen that can walk you through key features and workflows; see Guided Tours for details.

For direct assistance, including phone, email, chat, and remote support options, visit our Technical Support page

And you're ready to start using AvanTax eForms!

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Here at AvanTax eForms, we are dedicated to a standard of exemplary customer service. From AvanTax eForms' first release (as T4 TimeSaver) 40 years ago, we have committed ourselves to providing informative, effective and friendly service; answering questions and solving problems quickly and efficiently.

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