TaxTron

Name: TaxTron
Author: TaxTron

Free plan MacWebWindows

What TaxTron is

TaxTron is tax preparation software for Canadian individuals, tax professionals, and corporations, with web and desktop options. Individual filing supports self-employment, investment, and rental income. Listed features include CRA Auto-Fill My Return, ReFILE, electronic T1135 submission, pension splitting, and carrying a prior-year return forward. TaxTron Web also lists built-in diagnostics, Québec filing, and a tax return summary. Desktop individual software is available for Windows 10 or 11 and macOS 10.14 or higher; the web version is accessible online. TaxTron says people with total income under $31,000, or qualifying full-time students, can use the individual software free. A license is required to print or NETFILE other returns. Windows and Macintosh individual licenses are listed at $19.99 a month, with family licenses at $39.99 a month. Other listed options include one-time T1 licenses and a Windows T2 corporate license. The T2 product includes GIFI import, a diagnostic auditor, and support for complex forms such as SHRED and associated corporations. The Windows T2 Single License supports federal and Alberta returns; Québec CO-17 is not supported. TaxTron is based in Etobicoke, Ontario. Its software is available in English and French, with support in English, French, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Who it suits

TaxTron suits Canadian individuals who need to prepare returns involving self-employment, investments, or rental income, as well as tax professionals and corporations. Its web and desktop options, family licenses, and corporate filing features serve different filing needs.

What it does well

Supports self-employment, investment, and rental income.
Lists Auto-Fill My Return, ReFILE, and electronic T1135 submission.
Web version lists Québec filing and built-in diagnostics.
Free individual use is available to eligible users.
Software is available in English and French.

What to know first

Windows T2 license does not support Québec CO-17.
Printing or NETFILE of other returns requires a license.
Desktop individual software requires Windows 10 or 11 or macOS 10.14 or higher.

Limits

Free individual use is for people with total income under $31,000 or qualifying full-time students. A license is needed to print or NETFILE other returns. The Windows T2 Single License covers one corporate return per year and supports federal and Alberta returns, but not Québec CO-17.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free version	Income under $31,000 · Full-time students may qualify	Free
Individual License for Windows	1 return with income of $31,000 or more · 19 additional returns under $31,000	$19.99 a month
Family License for Windows	Up to 5 family members with income of $31,000 or more · 15 additional family members under $31,000	$39.99 a month
Individual License for Macintosh	1 return with income of $31,000 or more · 19 additional returns under $31,000	$19.99 a month
Family License for Macintosh	Up to 5 family members with income of $31,000 or more · 15 additional family members under $31,000	$39.99 a month
T2 Corporate Single License for Windows	One corporate return per year · supports federal and Alberta returns · Québec CO-17 not supported	$129.99, paid once
T1 Individual License for Windows	1 return with income of $31,000 or more · 19 additional returns under $31,000 each · federal and provincial returns, including Québec TP1	$19.99, paid once
T1 Personal Tax Return for Web	Online T1 individual filing · page says “Starting from $19.99”	$19.99, paid once

The first 8 of 9 plans, as taxtron.ca lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan

Getting started

Visit https://www.taxtron.ca/.
Choose the web option or desktop software for Windows or macOS.
Check whether you qualify for free individual use or need a license.
Select an individual, family, or corporate license that fits your return needs.
Use the web version or download the desktop individual software for your operating system.

Verdict

Choose TaxTron for Canadian individual, family, or corporate tax preparation, especially if you need its listed filing features or desktop and web choices. Corporate filers needing Québec CO-17 should look elsewhere, as the Windows T2 license does not support it.

Questions

Is TaxTron free?

TaxTron lists a free plan at no cost. People with total income under $31,000, or qualifying full-time students, can use the individual software free; a license is required to print or NETFILE other returns.

How much do TaxTron licenses cost?

Listed prices include $19.99 a month for individual Windows and Macintosh licenses, and $39.99 a month for family licenses on either platform. One-time options include T1 licenses at $19.99, paid once and the Windows T2 Corporate Single License at $129.99, paid once.

What platforms does TaxTron support?

TaxTron is listed for web, Windows, and macOS. The desktop download page lists Windows 10 or 11 and macOS 10.14 or higher for the available individual software.

Can TaxTron handle self-employment, investment, and rental income?

Yes. TaxTron's individual products list support for all three income types.

Does TaxTron support Québec returns?

TaxTron Web lists Québec filing, and some T1 license descriptions include Québec TP1. The Windows T2 Corporate Single License does not support Québec CO-17.

Who makes TaxTron, and what languages are available?

The maker is TaxTron, headquartered in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. The company says its software is available in English and French, with support in English, French, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Facts from TaxTron's own pages

Certification: The company says its software undergoes certification testing for CRA and Revenu Québec rules, and that filing software offerings are certified by CRA annually. · taxtron.ca, 7 Oct 2026
Corporate features: The T2 product lists GIFI import from accounting software, a built-in diagnostic auditor, and support for complex forms including SHRED and associated corporations. · taxtron.ca, 7 Oct 2026
Corporate limits: The Windows T2 Single License supports federal and Alberta provincial returns, and the page says Québec CO-17 is not supported. · taxtron.ca, 7 Oct 2026
Desktop requirements: The download page lists Windows 10 or 11 and macOS 10.14 or higher for the available individual software. · taxtron.ca, 7 Oct 2026
Filing features: The individual software lists CRA Auto-Fill My Return, ReFILE, T1135 electronic submission, pension splitting, and carry-forward of a prior-year return. · taxtron.ca, 7 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · taxtron.ca, 20 Sept 2026
Free use: TaxTron says users with total income under $31,000, or qualifying full-time students, can use the individual software free; a license is required to print or NETFILE other returns. · taxtron.ca, 7 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada · taxtron.ca, 28 Sept 2026
Individual returns: The Windows T1 Single License covers one return with income of $31,000 or more and 19 additional returns under $31,000 each. · taxtron.ca, 7 Oct 2026
Investment income: Yes · taxtron.ca, 20 Sept 2026
Languages: The company says its software is available in English and French, and support is offered in English, French, Hindi, and Punjabi. · taxtron.ca, 7 Oct 2026
Maker: The company describes TaxTron as 100% Canadian-owned and operated. · taxtron.ca, 7 Oct 2026
Mobile access: web_only · taxtron.ca, 20 Sept 2026
Privacy: TaxTron says the only communication between its desktop software and website is license registration, and tax return files are sent to CRA through a secure browser session. · taxtron.ca, 7 Oct 2026
Privacy practices: The privacy policy says TaxTron follows PIPEDA and describes annual employee privacy and security training and consent before sharing client information with third parties. · taxtron.ca, 7 Oct 2026
Product: TaxTron provides tax preparation software for Canadian individuals, tax professionals, and corporations. · taxtron.ca, 7 Oct 2026
Rental income: Yes · taxtron.ca, 20 Sept 2026
Self-employment support: Yes · taxtron.ca, 20 Sept 2026
State filing: included · taxtron.ca, 20 Sept 2026
Support: The website lists support hours as Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM EST, and says support is closed Saturday and Sunday. · taxtron.ca, 7 Oct 2026
Web features: TaxTron Web lists built-in diagnostics, ReFILE, AutoFill My Return, T1135, Québec filing, and a tax return summary. · taxtronweb.ca, 7 Oct 2026