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Chime Taxes vs GenuTax Standard
Both stand on tax software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
Chime Taxes offers free federal and state filing through the Chime app for members. Check that your tax situation fits the listed categories, and seek an accountant’s guidance when needed.
Visit Chime Taxes Free plan Windows
GenuTax Standard covers many Canadian personal tax situations and several CRA filing tools at no listed price. Québec filers and people with restricted 2025 forms should review its transmission limits first.
Visit GenuTax StandardThe facts
| Chime Taxes | GenuTax Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Chime Taxes | GenuTax Standard |
| Website | chime.com | genutax.ca |
| On tax software | #55 of 136 | #51 of 136 |
Chime Taxes: what it does well
- Federal and state filing is free
- No filing fees or upsells
- Supports self-employment and gig income
- Prior return upload available
- Android and iOS access
What to know first
- Requires a Chime membership
- Chime does not provide tax advice
- Refund timing is not guaranteed
- Coverage follows listed tax situations
GenuTax Standard: what it does well
- Free personal tax-return preparation
- Covers tax years 2003 through 2025
- CRA NETFILE support for eligible returns
- Auto-fill and ReFILE support
- Handles rental and investment income
What to know first
- Windows-only installer
- No telephone support
- Does not produce Québec TP-1 return
- Some 2025 returns cannot be transmitted electronically
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