StudioTax is free or they accept donations. Fantastic software.ghostrider007 wrote: ↑ StudioTax is free?
Free (or by donation) 2019 Tax return programs
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- orbitdesign
- Deal Addict
- Aug 29, 2007
- 3735 posts
- 3498 upvotes
- slim_shady
- Deal Addict
- Oct 29, 2004
- 1478 posts
- 521 upvotes
- GTA
Previously, they did not have the encryption keys to your data (impossible for them to see/use/sell your data).shimdachef wrote: ↑ Not sure why people are freaking out about simpletax - the information is encrypted.
Now, they hold the keys to decrypt your data (we're at the mercy of their honesty not to see/use/sell your data).
Their intent may not be nefarious, but personally the intentional decrease in encryption security is a huge red flag.
- Spudly204
- Member
- Nov 4, 2014
- 244 posts
- 166 upvotes
- Winnipeg, MB
I was just going to post something along the lines of this. I switched from Ufile to Simpletax a few years ago and have been very pleased with it but when I got the notification from them that they were bought out by Wealthsimple, I became concerned. You don't buy a company without a plan to make money from it. So either our data will be monetized somehow later or Simpletax will no longer be free in the future. In either case, I need to start looking at other options I think.slim_shady wrote: ↑ Previously, they did not have the encryption keys to your data (impossible for them to see/use/sell your data).
Now, they hold the keys to decrypt your data (we're at the mercy of their honesty not to see/use/sell your data).
Their intent may not be nefarious, but personally the intentional decrease in encryption security is a huge red flag.
- bman77
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- Jun 3, 2011
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Is there any way to import turbotax online data to any of these free softwares?
sorry if this has been answered already
sorry if this has been answered already
- kayceedee
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- Mar 7, 2011
- 1253 posts
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This year I decided to do my own tax return (have been going through an accountant for the past several years). Which one is the most user-friendly, easiest program?
I have a rental income property to include as well. Other than that, it’s child care fees, regular RRSP and T4 abd T5’s only.
Thanks.
I have a rental income property to include as well. Other than that, it’s child care fees, regular RRSP and T4 abd T5’s only.
Thanks.
- repatch
- Deal Guru
- Mar 5, 2007
- 10207 posts
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Actually it's much worse, you are at the mercy of how good their IT security and practices are. Considering all the high level breaches out there, there is ZERO chance I'd leave my data with a company who's product I'm not even paying for.slim_shady wrote: ↑ Previously, they did not have the encryption keys to your data (impossible for them to see/use/sell your data).
Now, they hold the keys to decrypt your data (we're at the mercy of their honesty not to see/use/sell your data).
Their intent may not be nefarious, but personally the intentional decrease in encryption security is a huge red flag.
- betercallsaul
- Sr. Member
- Oct 11, 2016
- 537 posts
- 619 upvotes
That seems like a deal breaker for SimpleTax. Why would anyone use it knowing that if it gets compromised, all their information would be out there? Do the other softwares have better security and actual encryption?
- madamadakun
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- Jul 20, 2007
- 692 posts
- 260 upvotes
- Aurora
Is it just me? I've been trying to opt out for Simpletax on the data usage based on the instructions provided. Once I unchecked it and it says account has been updated. But then when I refresh and go back to the account, the checkbox is still there. It's like it is forcing me to opt in. I'm considering just deleting the account all together.
- Newpunk
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+1 for SimpleTax
I've used the past 2 years with my own and my partner's tax returns. They have end-to-end encrypted and do not sell your data.
Edit: Just make sure you opt-out of the two "anonymous" data sharing options in the settings if you don't want to share any personal data with SimpleTax / Wealthsimple.
SimpleTax Privacy Policy / TOS - January 9, 2020
I've used the past 2 years with my own and my partner's tax returns. They have end-to-end encrypted and do not sell your data.
Edit: Just make sure you opt-out of the two "anonymous" data sharing options in the settings if you don't want to share any personal data with SimpleTax / Wealthsimple.
SimpleTax Privacy Policy / TOS - January 9, 2020
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- SpectralMeat
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- May 23, 2008
- 7286 posts
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If you have used simple tax in the past, I encourage you to log into your account and un-check the data usage options because by default they are on.
I've just erased my account and will be using a different software this year.
I've just erased my account and will be using a different software this year.
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- repatch
- Deal Guru
- Mar 5, 2007
- 10207 posts
- 11263 upvotes
IF you opt out of the data collection. The default is NOT E2E encrypted.Newpunk wrote: ↑ +1 for SimpleTax
They are end-to-end encrypted and do not sell your data.
SimpleTax Privacy Policy / TOS - January 9, 2020
- callernamet
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- Mar 10, 2018
- 6318 posts
- 2511 upvotes
- does it matter?
dont use simple tax no login and no more unchecking. no worries about data collection. Simple
I mean No Simplatax
I mean No Simplatax
"Laws for thee but not for me!" I will keep on jet-setting around the world. Spend as much as I can and enjoy vacations Free at Friends estate. Do as I do not as I say. I used to pay for my vacation until I met my hero.
- max011
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- Nov 25, 2003
- 5580 posts
- 7779 upvotes
- Vancouver
Last time I paid for tax software - it was UFile like 8ish years ago - I sent them the very simple questions [sent it 3 times!!!] and they didn't even bother to answer!! Paid software!!!
Downloaded StudioTax, went tru initial pain of manually transferring data [like, 20 minuets of 'pain', once] and never looked back.
Also, I always donate about $5 per return and I think it's a fair price to pay...
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He who gives up a little freedom to gain a little security, deserves neither and will lose both. (Benjamin Franklin)
He who gives up a little freedom to gain a little security, deserves neither and will lose both. (Benjamin Franklin)
- max011
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StudioTax hands down.kayceedee wrote: ↑ This year I decided to do my own tax return (have been going through an accountant for the past several years). Which one is the most user-friendly, easiest program?
I have a rental income property to include as well. Other than that, it’s child care fees, regular RRSP and T4 abd T5’s only.
Thanks.
You can download the software, do it all locally on you comp, eFile it, keep it encrypted and safe... No 'online $hit, no passwords, accounts, data being sold...
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He who gives up a little freedom to gain a little security, deserves neither and will lose both. (Benjamin Franklin)
He who gives up a little freedom to gain a little security, deserves neither and will lose both. (Benjamin Franklin)
- 2GOOGLE
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- Turbanville
Great post OP..Thanks!
Instead of paying to private tax software companies, every year, why CRA themself not designing a software as per their required standards and make it free for every tax payers? If needed, taxpayers should not mind paying some token charge.
Instead of paying to private tax software companies, every year, why CRA themself not designing a software as per their required standards and make it free for every tax payers? If needed, taxpayers should not mind paying some token charge.
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- newmississauga
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- May 11, 2007
- 28 posts
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- Mississauga
Because CRA will never be able to do it right to pass their own standards!
- Spudly204
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- Nov 4, 2014
- 244 posts
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- Winnipeg, MB
So, I just checked out the other free (donation) options listed on the OP and while the Taxman option was a highly entertaining read (seriously, check out the site), I think I'm going to move from Simpletax to Studiotax based on all the feedback on this thread. Thanks for all the great input!
- callernamet
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- Mar 10, 2018
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here is no reason why government/CRA should get involved. Studiotax is free use it. There may be other free but I am not looking for that anymore.
Taxpayers should not be paying That token charges. That tokens charge can balloon in millions in short period.
And also this.newmississauga wrote: ↑ Because CRA will never be able to do it right to pass their own standards!
"Laws for thee but not for me!" I will keep on jet-setting around the world. Spend as much as I can and enjoy vacations Free at Friends estate. Do as I do not as I say. I used to pay for my vacation until I met my hero.
- Newpunk
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- jessicacha
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I don't know if studio tax has corrected the error or not but I remember it not calculating the Quebec returns properly.
I was so frustrated with it because i had entered all the information and it would give me a huge return which didn't make sense.
That was 4 or 5 years ago so maybe it's improved now.
I was so frustrated with it because i had entered all the information and it would give me a huge return which didn't make sense.
That was 4 or 5 years ago so maybe it's improved now.