What This Is
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) certifies tax software developed by third-party providers each year. Using certified software, you can calculate and file your tax return electronically. This article lists the certified software for the 2025 tax year, based on the CRA's official page.
Certified Software for 2025
The list below is in random order as shown on the CRA website. Note: Free or paid options vary by software and may depend on your situation.
- AdvTax: Paid (free options may be available based on tax situation), Online
- Better Tax: Free, Online
- CloudTax: Free (optional paid services), Online, Mobile app
- EachTax: Paid (free options may be available), Online
- FastnEasyTax: Paid (free options may be available), Online, Mobile app
- FutureTax: Paid (free options may be available), Computer download
- GenuTax Standard: Free, Computer download
- H&R Block Tax Software Free: Free (paid options may be available), Online
- myTaxExpress: Paid (free options may be available), Computer download
- StudioTax: Free (mobile app), Paid (computer download), Computer download, Mobile app
- Tax Chopper: Paid (free options may be available), Online
- TaxFreeway: Paid (free options may be available), Computer download, Mobile app
- TaxTron: Paid (free options may be available), Online, Computer download
- TurboTax: Paid (free options may be available), Online, Computer download, Mobile app
- UFile: Paid (free options may be available), Online, Computer download
- Wealthsimple Tax: Free (optional paid services), Online
- WebTax4U.ca: Paid (free options may be available), Online
Note: The CRA page also lists software pending certification and software certified for previous years only, but those are not included here. Check the official page for the latest status.
Free Options
The CRA states that depending on the year, some software may offer free options if you:
- Have a modest income
- Have a simple tax situation
- Live in certain provinces or territories
- Meet other criteria specified by the provider
Check the provider's website for details.
Important Notes
The CRA explicitly warns:
- The CRA does not review privacy policies of software developers. You are responsible for researching them.
- The CRA is not responsible for omissions or programming errors affecting calculations.
- Certified software companies are not representatives of the CRA.
- Do not send personal information by email; it is not secure and increases identity theft risk.
- For support, contact the software developer directly.
Filing for Previous Years
You must use software certified for the tax year you are filing. Currently, you can file for tax years 2018 to 2025. Most providers are also certified for previous years; check each provider's details.
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