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Wealthsimple Tax is very easy to use and full featured. I'd recommend it, unless you object to having your tax info in the cloud.

I really trust Ufile's maximizing of tax deductions so I don't mind paying the money, but I've used WS too and like it.

Briguy said
I really trust Ufile's maximizing of tax deductions so I don't mind paying the money, but I've used WS too and like it.  

I've tested this, and cannot find any difference between Ufile and WS. Ufile does this no better than WS. Also, I still pay for WS, even though it's a "pay what you want model". I typically pay $20 + GST, which is about what Ufile charges. If Ufile gave unlimited returns over $20,000 and unlimited returns for Ufile Online, I'd reconsider them (as I would reconsider TurboTax); however, they don't.

This is the only thing which you've said which I cannot verify or agree. In short, the claim that Ufile maximizes deductions better than Ufile is false, just as the claim that TurboTax maximizes deductions better than Ufile or WS. It's marketing propaganda peddled by the tax software companies. 🙂

Cheers,
Doug

Doug said

I've tested this, and cannot find any difference between Ufile and WS. Ufile does this no better than WS. Also, I still pay for WS, even though it's a "pay what you want model". I typically pay $20 + GST, which is about what Ufile charges. If Ufile gave unlimited returns over $20,000 and unlimited returns for Ufile Online, I'd reconsider them (as I would reconsider TurboTax); however, they don't.

This is the only thing which you've said which I cannot verify or agree. In short, the claim that Ufile maximizes deductions better than Ufile is false, just as the claim that TurboTax maximizes deductions better than Ufile or WS. It's marketing propaganda peddled by the tax software companies. 🙂

Cheers,
Doug  

For me, I compared a few programs some years back and I got the highest cash back from Ufile. Everyone's experiences may vary. I tried both for my son last year and the cash back was the same.
Also, I remember reading last year on RFD of a couple of errors that WS made, whereas I didn't read about any UFile errors, eg. WST only picked up one box 135, while GenuTax picked up both. You had to manually add both 135 together and enter the total into WST. (I think box 135 is Recipient-paid premiums for private health services plans)

serendipity said
I use Studio Tax. It’s now $15.

I like it because:
The files remain on my hard drive vs a cloud.
Support is quite fast.
Only has one quirk to get used to - must enter GICS by % on both returns.
I do 3 returns for $5 each …. Less than gas to drive to H&R Block.
They offer a Mac version.  

Have used Studio Tax for 10 plus years, used to be free but even at $15 its' great if you file several returns for others (up to 10 returns I believe).

serendipity said
@Bob

Looks like 20 as most others do. Which is more than generous. Must be a federal requirement?  

CRA has a limitation of 20 on Netfiling per computer per bottom of this link https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/digital-services-individuals/netfile-overview/certified-software-netfile-program.html

canuckles said
Thanks for everyone's input! WealthSimple Tax sounds pretty good.

Thanks for the Studio Tax suggestion. I'll take a look. I don't mind paying $15 to stay off the cloud.  

WealthSimple Tax is a lot more user friendly than Studio Tax with more help. I wold only recommend Studio Tax if you are very knowledgeable with completing tax AND/OR don't want your info stored in the cloud.

I have been using Future Tax for many years, I am very happy with it. Cost $9 +tax for 1 return and $11 +tax for 2 returns and $17 +tax for 10 returns. I am also happy with their support by email.