What's new for T1/T3 Internet version 27.20?

The latest DT Max program update is now available for downloading. It features the T1/TP-1 program for the tax years 2012 to 2023 inclusively and fully supports T1/TP-1 EFILE. It also features the T3/TP-646 program for the tax years ending from 2012 to 2023 inclusively. Installing this version will update your version of DT Max to 27.20.

Please note that all program versions are made available on the Internet.

In this version...

DT Max T1

1. Federal EFILE
2. Known issue fixed in version 27.20: MR-69 Electronic Transmission and Quebec ReFILE Attachment Transmission
3. Version highlights
   1. Newfoundland and Labrador child benefit
4. Revised forms
5. Changes pertaining to the client letter
   1. New variables

DT Max T3

1. Known issue fixed in version 27.20: Incorrect display of accented characters
2. CRA update on bare trusts

DT Max T1

1. Federal EFILE

   We are pleased to announce that DT Max has obtained T2203 certification from the Canada Revenue Agency.

   For EFILE purposes, the information from federal Form T2203, Provincial and Territorial Taxes for Multiple Jurisdictions - 2023, will now be transmitted along with the T1 federal return and schedules.

   In addition, starting with the 2023 taxation year, it is now possible to electronically file the following returns through CRA's EFILE service:

   • Emigrants; and

   • Disposition of taxable Canadian property by a non-resident of Canada - Section 116.

2. Known issue fixed in version 27.20: MR-69 Electronic Transmission and Quebec ReFILE Attachment Transmission

   The electronic transmission of Form MR-69 under the Windows 11 operating system sometimes encountered problems during the transmission process.

   A similar problem could also arise under the Quebec ReFILE attachment electronic service.

   This problem has now been resolved with version 27.20 of DT Max T1.

3. Version highlights

   1. Newfoundland and Labrador child benefit

      As part of its new poverty reduction plan, Newfoundland and Labrador announced an increase to the Newfoundland and Labrador child benefit (NLCB). The first increased payment will be issued on March 20, 2024, and will include a retroactive payment to January 2024.

      For January 2024 to June 2024, you may be entitled to:

      • $149.00 per month for the first child;

      • $158.00 per month for the second child;

      • $169.66 per month for the third child; and

      • $182.33 per month for each additional child.

4. Revised forms

   Federal

   • T2203 - Provincial and Territorial Taxes for Multiple Jurisdictions - 2023

     • New subtotal line for SK, AB and BC.

     • New line and calculation under AB column, regarding donations.

   In-house forms

   • Estimated calculation for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) for the period from July 2024 to June 2025

     New amounts for the Newfoundland and Labrador child benefit (period from July 2024 to June 2025).

5. Changes pertaining to the client letter

   1. New variables

      Federal

      1. %474 Estimation of NB Canada carbon rebate [$]

DT Max T3

1. Known issue fixed in version 27.20: Incorrect display of accented characters

   DT Max T3 has encountered an encoding issue related to the processing of accented characters within internal files causing strange characters to appear within the tax return.

   Keyword input using accented characters is not an issue and the characters are being properly displayed. This issue does not affect the tax calculations.

   This issue has been resolved in version 27.20.

2. CRA update on bare trusts

   The Canada Revenue Agency has announced that they will not require bare trusts to file a T3 Income Tax and Information Return, including Schedule 15, for the 2023 tax year, unless the CRA makes a direct request.