Wintax 4 User Manual Direct
| Issue | Likely Solution | |-------|----------------| | Software won’t open | Run as Administrator; reinstall .NET 6.0 runtime. | | Calculation is zero | Ensure tax year is set correctly; check that filing status and SSN are present. | | E‑file rejected: Duplicate SSN | Another return already filed with same primary SSN. File an amended return instead. | | State return missing | Go to Return Navigator → State → Add State. | | PDF generation fails | Free up disk space; disable “Print as image” in PDF settings. |
| Action | Shortcut |
|--------|----------|
| New return | Ctrl+N |
| Open return | Ctrl+O |
| Save | Ctrl+S |
| Calculate return | F5 |
| Diagnostics | F6 |
| Print | Ctrl+P |
| Search forms | Ctrl+F |
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Paper filing is rare, but when required (e.g., Amended returns), WinTax 4 produces IRS-compliant sets. | Issue | Likely Solution | |-------|----------------| |
On December 31st, prepare WinTax 4 for the next filing season. View: Paper filing is rare, but when required (e
Tools > System Cleanup > Delete prior year e-file stubs. This reclaims disk space.