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WebTax4U.ca vs ZHprivateTax

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.

WebTax4U.ca

Free plan Web

WebTax4U.ca combines free preparation for simple Canadian returns with support for several income types and CRA filing services. Check the Quebec and multiple-jurisdiction limits before choosing it.

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ZHprivateTax

Free plan Web

ZHprivateTax provides Zurich taxpayers with a free browser service covering preparation, document uploads, and electronic submission. Barcode imports and prior-year data can reduce entry work, but other PDF amounts still need manual input.

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The facts

WebTax4U.caZHprivateTax
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebWeb
Lowest paid planWebTax4U.ca filing service: $16.99, paid onceFree or on request
Plans published21
MakerWebTax4U.caZHprivateTax
Websitesecure.macront.comzhprivatetax.ch
On tax software#76 of 149#80 of 149

WebTax4U.ca: what it does well

  • Free simple-return preparation
  • Supports self-employment, investment, and rental income
  • CRA lists NETFILE and ReFILE support
  • Can prepare returns for printing and mailing
  • TLS 1.2 secure site support

What to know first

  • Quebec users get federal returns only
  • Multiple-jurisdiction returns are unsupported
  • $16.99 fee applies to listed complex returns

ZHprivateTax: what it does well

  • Free online tax-return service
  • Supports self-employment, investment, and rental income
  • Electronic filing without a signature
  • Prior-year data import available
  • AGOV app or FIDO2 login

What to know first

  • Non-barcode PDF amounts require manual entry
  • Smartphone suitability depends on screen resolution
  • Demo cannot save a tax return

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