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myTax vs PGD IRPF
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 Web
myTax brings online preparation, lodgment and return review together at no charge. Before starting, users need to link a myGov account to the ATO and should note which income years they can lodge.
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PGD IRPF is a free desktop tax-return program with broad operating-system coverage and support for several income types. Online and mobile filing are available, but certain complex declarations require the program instead.
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| myTax | PGD IRPF | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ato.gov.au | gov.br |
| On tax software | #43 of 149 | #39 of 149 |
myTax: what it does well
- Free to use, with no software download required.
- Works on computers, smartphones and tablets.
- Supports self-employment, investment and rental income.
- Can pre-fill data and accept myDeductions records.
- Shows refund or tax-debt estimates and breakdowns.
What to know first
- Requires a myGov account linked to the ATO.
- Returns supported begin with the 2016 income year, with limited earlier eligibility.
PGD IRPF: what it does well
- Free Programa IRPF 2026
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Win32
- Handles self-employment income
- Handles investment and rental income
- Includes audit support
What to know first
- Online and app routes omit some complex cases
- Multiplatform ZIP excludes bundled Java
- Linux installation requires execution permission
- No state filing
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