System Requirements for WebTax Service
Security Time-out
For your security and the security of your clients' tax information, CompleteTax
and CompleteTax Toolkit automatically require users to log in again after
20 minutes of inactivity.
Page Loading Issues
Since a number of pages interact with ProSystem fx Tax, please make sure
each page has fully loaded before trying to perform Toolkit functions.
Likewise, every page in CompleteTax is saved when your clients navigate
from one page to the next within the online program. Your clients should
make sure each page has fully loaded before continuing to enter their
tax data. The completion of the loading process is indicated by the word
"Done" in the bottom left corner of your browser window.
Pop-up Blockers
If you are using pop-up blocking software, it must be disabled.
Printing Issues
When using an Adobe® Acrobat® product that displays PDF files
on a Macintosh, your Acrobat window may display behind the browser window.
For more information about using Acrobat Reader on your Macintosh, click
here.
Common Error Messages
When moving from page to page or attempting to print, you or your clients
may encounter the following error messages:
1. This
page contains both secure and nonsecure items
2.
Error Locating Object Handler
Toolkit Only: Using Toolkit without ProSystem
fx Tax Installed
The Toolkit functions will be limited to the Home, Configure Firm, Status
and Correspondence tabs. Your firm's account number as well as your user
ID and password are required to log in.
System Requirements for
CompleteTax and CompleteTax Toolkit
Browser Settings
- CompleteTax and CompleteTax Toolkit require the following browser
settings to allow dynamic programming.
- Cookies must be allowed. Note: IE 6.x users must set the Privacy
setting to Medium or lower.
- ActiveX controls must be enabled.
JavaScript must be enabled.
The site is best viewed with browser text size set to Medium, which is
usually the default setting. Click
here to learn how to adjust your browser text size.
Proxy Connection
If your internet connection requires a proxy server, you need to ensure
that your browser settings are set up for both HTTP and secure sites.
Click
here to learn how to adjust your proxy settings.
Monitor Display Settings
CompleteTax and CompleteTax Toolkit require a resolution of at least
800 x 600 pixels and are best viewed with system fonts set to Small Fonts.
Click
here to learn how to adjust your Windows display properties.
Printing Requirements
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® 4.05 or higher must be installed
to print or view your client's tax return and some administrative reports.
Browser Requirements
CompleteTax Toolkit
Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher.
Download
Internet Explorer 6.0 here.
AOL version 5.0 or higher.
Netscape Navigator is not supported.
Macintosh browsers are not supported.
CompleteTax
Internet Explorer 4.0 service pack 2 or higher.
Download
Internet Explorer 6.0 here.
Netscape Navigator 4.73 or higher (6.x an 7.x are not supported at this
time).
Download
Netscape Navigator 4.8 here.
AOL version 5.0 or higher.
CompleteTax on Macintosh
Macintosh OS 9 or higher.
Internet Explorer 5 for Macintosh or higher.
Download
Internet Explorer 5.1.7 for Mac OS 8.1 to 9.x here.
Download
Internet Explorer 5.2.3 for Mac OS X here.
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