Taxes
#16
Re: Taxes
Well, according to the instructions of the version of the form on the CRA's website individuals can electronically file the form using Netfile (available to the public) or E-file (available to professional tax preparers).
I use a program called Profile which is the market leading professional tax preparation program in Canada. It says I cannot.
I use a program called Profile which is the market leading professional tax preparation program in Canada. It says I cannot.
(But thanks anyway).
#17
Re: Taxes
Used TurboTax for a bit, works pretty well. No self employed, or other weird things, so that's probably why.
#19
Re: Taxes
As you say, it doesn't seem to be set up to handle anything weird.
#21
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Re: Taxes
we have a friend, retired single lady in her 70s who has used H&R Block for years ............. she says they have always been good, and fast.
#25
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They employ retired bookkeepers with negligible training and zero knowledge of anything more complicated than a T-4. Many have never heard that other countries don't conform to Canadian tax rules.
#26
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Re: Taxes
but your words were extremely politically incorrect ..... and unwarranted
#27
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Re: Taxes
Always myself, too easy to go and pay someone to do it. Unless a return is complicated, I don't see the use of a professional if one has a basic income based tax return with t4's.
I use tax chopper, it's free for new folks to Canada, and for those making under 25,000 if single, and under 30,000 for married/common law folks, and I think full-time students is free as well. Never had any issues with them and the refund amount they come up with is always the same as those companies claiming they can get you more if you pay them... I just like free, why pay for software if you don't have to?
I use tax chopper, it's free for new folks to Canada, and for those making under 25,000 if single, and under 30,000 for married/common law folks, and I think full-time students is free as well. Never had any issues with them and the refund amount they come up with is always the same as those companies claiming they can get you more if you pay them... I just like free, why pay for software if you don't have to?
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#29
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Re: Taxes
If your just have T4's and basic deductions like transit pass, its incredibly easy and simple to file, even for those doing it the first time.
#30
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Re: Taxes
H & R messed up my taxes, used them once, never again. I ended up underpaying by $1000 because of their error, not knowing the difference between Nett and Gross. I found the error, filed an adjustment paid the $1000 to Revenue Canada and fought H & R for their guarantee of paying interest and penalties on any error they made. They did not cough up easily, but in the end they did pay up.