Top pick: StudioTax. Switching saves about $49 USD one-time.
$49.10 USDone-time
$70 CAD
Every pick below has a free version.
2 alternatives
The editor’s first choice for most people switching.
Best for low-cost filing on Windows or Mac
Free on mobile, and free on desktop if income is under CA$20K or you live in NT, YT or NU. Otherwise CA$17.50 per tax year. Individuals only, not tax preparers. Free version: Mobile apps are free. Desktop is free if line 15000 income is under CA$20K or you live in NT, YT or NU; else CA$17.50 a year.
Covers most of the same work, with trade-offs noted on each card.
Best for pay-what-you-want filing in a browser
The Basic plan is pay what you want, even $0, for 2 returns and email support. It runs in a browser only and needs a Wealthsimple account. Free version: Basic is pay what you want, even $0, for 2 returns. Plus is CA$40 and Pro CA$80, plus tax, for more returns and support.
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How each alternative covers what people use TurboTax Canada for. Numbers link to editor notes.
| Feature | StudioTax | Wealthsimple Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Filing | ||
| NETFILE electronic filing | YesNote 1Listed on the CRA certified software page for tax years 2018 to 2025 | YesNote 2Listed on the CRA certified software page; the site says it is NETFILE-certified for 2023 to 2025 |
| CRA auto-fill my return | YesNote 3CRA auto-fill my return is certified | YesNote 4CRA import to auto-fill your return |
| Income | ||
| Self-employed and rental income | YesNote 5Self-employed and rental returns are covered | YesNote 6Self-employed and rental income are in every plan |
| Capital gains and investment income | YesNote 7Covers most personal scenarios; a restrictions page lists the exceptions | YesNote 8Capital gains reporting in every plan |
| Support | ||
| Expert review or full-service filing | No | NoNote 9One-on-one tax expert advice is in the CA$80 Pro plan, not available in Quebec |
| Audit support | No | NoNote 10Audit protection is in the CA$40 Plus plan |
| Parity score | 67% | 67% |
Not covered by any free alternative yet: Expert review or full-service filing, Audit support. See all feature gaps
Switching saves about $49 USD / $70 CAD one-time. Prices checked .
Based on Do It Yourself, top of the price range. Price source.
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TurboTax Canada is a product of Intuit, named here for comparison only. Platforms listed for TurboTax Canada: Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.