Free Tax Software

[CMichaud]

I have relatively simple taxes to do.

I use netfile and my old tried and true free program (Studiotax) is now a pay service.

Any recommendations/opinions on free tax software that you guys have used and liked?

Thanks

[Donkey Oatey]

Originally Posted by CMichaud

I have relatively simple taxes to do.

I use netfile and my old tried and true free program (Studiotax) is now a pay service.

Any recommendations/opinions on free tax software that you guys have used and liked?

Thanks

I have used H&R Block Free for the last 3yrs and it's pretty easy. The drawback is saying no to the paid ads and putting in the same personal information every year.

[Scott N]

I used the small business version of Intuit's Turbo Tax when I was self-employed, and continued to use their free version after I closed my business down. I would use them again, and from my personal experience, would recommend them to someone else.

Last year I tried using "Simple Tax", (Now WealthSimple Tax I believe), which turned out to be a bad mistake on my part. The Simple Tax site got hacked, many of their customers including myself had our personal info compromised, and now I'm dealing with collection agencies regarding credit cards that I've never had. Avoid WealthSimple Tax at all costs.

[Parker Hale]

I like to use the free version of Turbo Tax. Like you my taxes are very simple.

[trouter]

We used Weathsimple tax this season. In the past we have used StudioTax but they started charging this year. Weathsimple was great for easy two working (not self employed) people with RRSP contributions. I believe they acquired simpletax. It does ask you to donate at the end, but your can chose $0

[pinelakeperch]

Originally Posted by CMichaud

I have relatively simple taxes to do.

I use netfile and my old tried and true free program (Studiotax) is now a pay service.

Any recommendations/opinions on free tax software that you guys have used and liked?

Thanks

The basic TurboTax program is likely all that you'll need. If your income and deduction information is fairly straightforward, it shouldn't take you more than 30 minutes to file.

[Hogie135]

https://simpletax.ca/

I've used this for last 3 years. Good program.

[Cross Eyed Cowboy]

I've used GenuTax for personal tax returns over the years.
Standalone software you download and install on your computer.
Windows OS only
Free and accepts donations should you decide so.

All the rest of the free offerings want to retain to much personal information on you, expecially if they are cloud based.

As per Genutax privacy policy statement:

"When using GenuTax Standard software, the tax information you input is stored in a file you save to your local hard drive. No tax information of any kind is transmitted to GenuSource's servers or systems at any time".

https://www.genutax.ca/

[fishnguy]

Originally Posted by CMichaud

I have relatively simple taxes to do.

I use netfile and my old tried and true free program (Studiotax) is now a pay service.

Any recommendations/opinions on free tax software that you guys have used and liked?

Thanks

It’s now $15 for the license to file 20 returns (the maximum CRA allows). I used it previously to file my family returns (2), my friend’s, my wife filed her parents’ and sister’s. That would be the least every year. So at least 6, which comes to about $2.50 per. Personally, I would not bother to enter all basic info all over again into a new program over $2.50. And it really is a great little program too, imo. Nothing else comes close that I have seen (aside from professional soft like Taxprep, etc). When I used it, I was planning to donate every year and never did. Well, now people like me have an opportunity to donate without thinking about it, lol.

Just my opinion, of course.

[flyrodfisher]

Originally Posted by cross eyed cowboy

all the rest of the free offerings want to retain to much personal information on you, expecially if they are cloud based

this!

[Zrunner]

Originally Posted by CMichaud

I have relatively simple taxes to do.

I use netfile and my old tried and true free program (Studiotax) is now a pay service.

Any recommendations/opinions on free tax software that you guys have used and liked?

Thanks

I have used Gennutax since it originally came out and is very reliable, allows you to use different approaches, great software

[Dean2]

You guys that are using the free tax software that loads your data to the providers site may want to consider how much your privacy is worth. I would never use a service that stored that detailed personal information anywhere but on my own device. Between them selling your info and the ever rising level of major hacks, securing your data is becoming even more important.

[CMichaud]

Originally Posted by Cross Eyed Cowboy

I've used GenuTax for personal tax returns over the years.
Standalone software you download and install on your computer.
Windows OS only
Free and accepts donations should you decide so.

All the rest of the free offerings want to retain to much personal information on you, expecially if they are cloud based.

As per Genutax privacy policy statement:

"When using GenuTax Standard software, the tax information you input is stored in a file you save to your local hard drive. No tax information of any kind is transmitted to GenuSource's servers or systems at any time".

https://www.genutax.ca/

Sat down and went through it last night. Went OK and Genutax seemed to work pretty well. At any rate, taxes are done for another year.

[RobbyBob]

I had troubles years ago finding a free tax software for my Mac. Eventually found TurboTax which works well for me.

[Dean2]

Originally Posted by CMichaud

Sat down and went through it last night. Went OK and Genutax seemed to work pretty well. At any rate, taxes are done for another year.

Glad you found a good one and the fact that all data stays with you is a VERY big plus.

[MoFugger21]

For anyone who wants to browse through the CRA certified Netfile programs: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-age...e-program.html