Kent J. Chen's WebLog

...information technology, internet, and random thoughts

Alternative Choices to QuickTax

Apparently I am not the only one who hates QuickTaxQuickTax Disapoints appears the no.3 in Google as keyword "QuickTax", a lot of individuals left comments with so many other choices.  This person also points out that "the recent changes to QuickTax pricing scheme have caused a stream of outrage on the Financial Webring Forum, and is heading over to switch to a cheaper CRA Certified alternative.  Good, I bet QuickTax will soon realize how stupid they were to push their customers away, or maybe they already did.

CRA Certified software is definitely a good and trustful place to look at, even though it states in their website that

There is no software or Web application certified for use with the 2008 NETFILE Program (2007 tax return) at this time.

Among these alternatives, my accountant is going to use TaxTron, my assistant is using UFile, and some of others recommend free StudioTax.  I might go with Ufile as it offers an important feature that transfers data from your previous year of QuickTax or TaxWiz file.  Sounds sweet if it does well.  If no, StudioTax will be next in the line.  Why?  Because it's free, and I am cheaper when I get older. :)

Print | posted on Monday, January 28, 2008 12:03 AM | Filed Under [ Stuff in General ]

Feedback

Gravatar

# re: Alternative Choices to QuickTax

I have tried UFile this year thanks to Intuit's greed. My brother recommended it but I did not think it could handle my consulting business. It has been great. It took in the QuickTax info from last year and I have had no trouble with entering any business info and getting complete return. I think I will use it for my parent's return this year and see how well it does on splitting their pension income. According to the Toronto Star, only UFile will do that calculation.

My brother has used UFile for several years and I was too stubborn to look at it. I am glad that QuikcTax gave me a reason to try it. I am sure a lot of people will this year.
1/28/2008 3:39 PM | Karen
Gravatar

# re: Alternative Choices to QuickTax

there is no CRA certified software for 2008 NetFile because the certifications are being handed out right now. it's a busy time at CRA for this and we should see the choices popping up like mushrooms in the next week.
1/28/2008 4:10 PM | brad

Post Comment

Title  
Name  
Email
Url
Comment   
Please add 4 and 7 and type the answer here:

My Recent Posts