samandjustine Posted February 13, 2022 Report Share Posted February 13, 2022 There is an error in the tax software in the Employment expenses section under the COVID-19 Temporary flat rate method. It does not have an entry relating to the 2021 tax year. It actually shows 2 duplicate entries both relating to the 2020 tax year where it asks, "Did you work more than 50% of the time from home for a period of at least a month (four consecutive weeks) in 2020 due to COVID-19? I have sent multiple technical support emails to UFile with no response yet. Please help. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samandjustine Posted February 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 Looks like the software has been updated but still incorrectly. Now it shows twice the same question regarding the 2021 tax year... Ufile, please correct this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCD Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Same thing in French. Why would it even ask for 2020? If you say yes to both, it doubles the tax credit to 960$ (250 days - 10 days vacation times 2 twice) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loken Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 I can't find where to enter the information for this. Can you tell me which heading it is under in the Interview section? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCD Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/19/2022 at 8:32 AM, samandjustine said: Looks like the software has been updated but still incorrectly. Now it shows twice the same question regarding the 2021 tax year... Ufile, please correct this! I emailed support, you need to delete the page using the Minus sign and then re-enter it so it now displays OK. Good thing it is not the T4 page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragn9 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 this error still exists in the 2022 tax year (as of feb 21 2023). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo123 Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 Hello dragn9, I just tested and could not replicate your issue (Chrome / FF / Edge). Please contact UFile Support so we may review the file confidentially and determine what is causing your issue. You can also open a request ticket and submit an anonymous file for review on-line at https://www.ufile.ca/contact/contact-us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malejko Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 The temporary flat method has been extended again for 2022 taxes. I can only find the 'Employment Expenses' list with all the T777S and T777 options. Does Ufile for Windows still do the temporary flat method? If so, where does it ask how many days I worked from home in 2022? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo123 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Hello malejko, Under the heading "Employment expenses ", you have a choice to make, you must choose between the "Temporary flat rate method" or "Employment expenses for working at home due to COVID-19 for an employee earning a salary". You can't choose both because you won't be able to file your tax return by EFILE. You must make a choice between the two methods. In addition, according to some test files we have conducted, the fixed rate method is the most advantageous. We suggest you do a simulation to check what is most beneficial for you. To claim these expenses, please follow these steeps: 1 - On the "Left side menu of the Interview Tab", select "Interview setup". 2 - On the screen to your right, go to the "Employment and other benefit" group, check the box for "Employment expenses (including T777S)" and click on "Next" at the bottom of the page. 3 - Return to the "Left side menu of the Interview Tab" and select the "Employment expenses" section and on the screen to your right you should choose the option that suits you. For the option "T777S ? Employment expenses for Working at Home due to COVID-19 ? Temporary flat rate method» year 2021 and 2022 the fixed rate is $2 per day worked up to a maximum of $500. For the detailed method you must have received from your employer the federal form T2200 and if you are a Quebec resident the form TP-64.3. duly completed. For more information, please visit the following link: Eligibility criteria - Temporary flat rate method: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-22900-other-employment-expenses/work-space-home-expenses/who-claim/temporary-flat-rate.html Eligibility criteria - Detailed method: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-22900-other-employment-expenses/work-space-home-expenses/who-claim/detailed-method.html malejko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malejko Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 That definitely wasn't there yesterday when I tried. Re-open and the temporary flat method is exactly where you said, Geo123! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipE Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 I am having the same problem (as of March 1, 2023) WHICH IS FOR THE TAX YEAR 2022. The form "COVID-19 Temporary flat rate method" duplicates the question "Did you work more than 50% of the time from home for a period of at least a month (four consecutive weeks) in 2022 due to COVID-19?". You must leave one of those duplicate questions unanswered, otherwise it will double the claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo123 Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 Hello PhilipE, I retested and do not have the same duplicate issue as you. If the issue persists please contact us You can open a request ticket and submit an anonymous file for review on-line at https://www.ufile.ca/contact/contact-us Employment expenses for working at home due to COVID-19 - Temporary flat rate method The information entered here is used to complete form T777S Statement of employment expenses for Working at Home Due to COVID-19 and to claim an amount on line 22900 Other employment expenses. The temporary flat rate method is used to calculate your home office expenses for 2022 for employees who worked from home in 2022 due to COVID-19. If you use this method, your employer is not required to complete Form T2200S, Declaration of Conditions of Employment for Working at Home Due to COVID-19, and you are not required to keep documents to support your claim. If you meet the condition, you can claim $2 for each day that you worked at home during that period, plus any other days you worked at home in 2022 due to COVID-19, up to a maximum of $500. If you have other types of employment expenses, do not use this page. Instead, use the T777 - Statement of Employment Expenses page. Did you work more than 50% of the time from home for a period of at least a month (four consecutive weeks) in 2022 due to COVID-19? Yes No What counts as a work day at home ? Days that can be counted: - days you worked full-time hours from home - days you worked part-time hours from home Days that cannot be counted: - days off (example: weekends and statutory holidays that you did not work) - vacation days - sick leave days - other leave or absence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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