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Déclaration de revenus en ligne vs SimpleFile

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.

Déclaration de revenus en ligne

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

This free service supports online income filing with pre-filled data, calculations, confirmations, and later corrections. The mobile workflow is convenient but narrower than the full web service.

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SimpleFile

Free plan Web

SimpleFile can simplify federal filing for eligible people with straightforward tax situations. Confirm eligibility and supported deductions before relying on it, especially if you live in Quebec.

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The facts

Déclaration de revenus en ligneSimpleFile
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, WebWeb
Lowest paid planNot publishedFree or on request
Plans publishedNone1
MakerDéclaration de revenus en ligneNot published
Websiteimpots.gouv.frcanada.ca
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Déclaration de revenus en ligne: what it does well

  • Pre-filled information can be checked and corrected
  • Calculates tax and mileage expenses
  • Provides confirmation, receipt, and tax notice
  • Available continuously online
  • Supports self-employment, investment, and rental income

What to know first

  • Mobile filing supports only simpler cases
  • Some annexes are excluded on mobile
  • Unsigned temporary returns cannot move between devices

SimpleFile: what it does well

  • Free online filing service
  • Uses quick questions instead of forms
  • Supports listed benefits and credits
  • Uses CRA information already on file
  • Available through a web browser

What to know first

  • Eligibility depends on personal conditions
  • Medical and tuition deductions unsupported
  • Quebec provincial return requires separate filing
  • Phone and paper options require invitations

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