StudioTax 2019 | Income tax filing | Discussion forum

ReX said
This year CRA will start accepting 2019 returns on Monday February 24.
As was the case in previous years, the certified version of StudioTax will be available a couple of days before the start of filing.  

Thanks, that is real good to know. Now I wonder.....the previous years.....did I do the last upgrade? I will update my Studio Tax Notes file on my computer.

Down loaded it last year ,as I learn from here it was free and I like free.
To be honest I have used mytaxexpress for years 6.99 or 13.99 for 10 returns.
I tried studio tax and to be honest it doesn't even compare . Maybe because I have used mytaxexpress for years , I found it way easier to use

Whew! Studiotax 2019 is still compatible with Windows 7, but for how much longer?

ReX said

For as long as long as they can build and run the software on Windows 7.
If they find that they have to move to a new system library (owned by Microsoft) that does not support the version, they will be forced to drop it.
Judging by previous Microsoft faze out cycle, we are good for another few years.  

I would be more worried about how much longer CRA will allow Windows 7 enthusiasts to use Netfile.
BTW, Microsoft still allows Win 7 users to update for free, quite easy to do if your present system can support the requirements of Win 10.

I stopped using ST. Their clumsy archaic interface hasn't changed since its inception something like 15 years ago. Many dinosaurs still prefer to use them, resistant to change and uncomfortable switching.

I am not sure which one I will use though. I might try doing my return online though. At least with common high-end tax applications, the chance of missing something or making errors due to a horrible interface is much less.

I guess I'm one of those dinosaurs that have used for many years & love Studio Tax. It's easy to use with a great wizard that leads you from start to finish with no mistakes. I highly recommend it.

Me too I'm one of those dinosaurs as well!!! I started using it a few years ago when I bought a Mac. This software allows you to store files on your device....not somewhere out in a cloud in Russia. The only thing I don't like is that you have to input split income on each return. Support from them is relatively quick and I have made notes to keep me on track year to year. Studio Tax is a reliable and good product.

I have been using StudioTax since 2005, and have never had an issue with it. My priorities for tax software do not have a pretty face high on the list. I want something simple and accurate...and reasonably priced. I do not agree that StudioTax is cumbersome and inefficient, but I am used to it, and to me it is dead simple. Change can be good, but then again, "if it ain't broke"...

If StudioTax deveopers were to "modernize" the interface, it would require time, effort and, of course money, which would likely change the pricing structure. I like the current pricing model.

As mentioned in previous posts, the wizard is quick and easy (even if different), and I definitely like being able to install on my computer(s) without restriction, and when completed, send directly to CRA. I also appreciate the ability to download a prerelease version late in December so I can begin to get things organized (I have several tax returns to prepare).

It is good we have options.