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FutureTax vs QTax
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 Windows
FutureTax covers several Canadian return types and includes specialized T1 optimizers. Check its Windows requirement and unsupported return categories before choosing it.
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Q Tax Agent links bookkeeping, planning, monitoring, client collection, and HMRC submissions for UK practices. Its free core tools sit alongside annual, per-filing, and prepaid filing options.
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| FutureTax | QTax | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | T1 NETFILE 2025 — 1 Return: C$8.99, paid once | See the plans |
| Plans published | 20 | 4 |
| Maker | FutureTax | QTax |
| Website | futuretax.ca | q.tax |
| On tax software | #71 of 149 | #75 of 149 |
FutureTax: what it does well
- Handles T1, T2, and T3 returns
- Supports self-employment, investment, and rental income
- Built-in tax optimizers for T1 returns
- Free family return under $10,000 income
- Information remains local until CRA submission
What to know first
- Windows only; no macOS, Chromebook, or Linux/Wine
- No audit support
- Several Quebec and special-return types unsupported
- Cloud storage requires saving locally first
QTax: what it does well
- Free bookkeeping and tax planning
- Read-only Open Banking feeds
- Quarterly MTD and SA100 filing
- Role-based access with two-factor authentication
- UK primary service-data hosting
What to know first
- Web-only access
- Unpaid updates stop after two quarters
- Paid filing plans apply
- Built for UK tax processes
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