We are currently working on StudioTax 2019. As was the case for the previous years, we will try to make the new version available for download during the second half of December 2019.
Please visit this page for news regarding the 2019 release.
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The Mac version does not support the Quebec provincial returns.

Serving Canadians since 2004!

StudioTax is the pioneer free tax software in Canada. This is where free tax software started!

Proudly Canadian: StudioTax is made in Canada, only made for Canada and supported from Canada.

You do not have to guess what version you need or can afford. Only one fully functional version with 20 returns is available for all at the affordable cost of $0.00/return and regardless of level of income or complexity of your return!

StudioTax is FREE for personal use with no strings attached:
NO name, phone number, address, email, or credit card number.
NO login or a need to create an online account.
NO coercion to get you to upgrade or pay for other software or services.
NO registration.
NO license key.
NO software activation.

StudioTax 2018 for Windows and StudioTax 2018 for the Mac have all the CRA certifications and approvals for Netfile, ReFILE, printed returns, T1135, Auto-fill my return and Express Notice of assessment.

StudioTax 2018 for Windows has Revenue Quebec certification and approval for Netfile and printed returns.

Security of your personal information

StudioTax is the most secure option to prepare and file your return. StudioTax is a Windows/Mac installable program and NOT an online application. Unlike online and cloud based applications where you have to trust a private third party for the security of your valuable personal information, StudioTax gives you full control over your security. StudioTax installs on your computer's hard drive, saves your returns on your computer's hard drive, and absolutely NO information, personal or otherwise, leaves your computer.
StudioTax is scanned by 66 different antivirus tools and found to be clean.

More about StudioTax

StudioTax Business Model

Our business model is similar to that of a street performer. You can use and enjoy our software and later decide if the experience was worth it and you can afford a donation.
However, based on many users’ feedback, you should be wary of recent free offerings from big commercial organizations. To use our previous analogy, they are big circuses that send their clowns out to the street to attract unsuspecting customers to their tents and pressure them in paying for their overpriced shows.

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Who can use StudioTax?

StudioTax is made available for individuals who prepare their own tax returns or returns for a small number of relatives and friends free of charge.
It is important to note that, as per CRA regulations, tax professionals CANNOT use NETFILE software to file tax returns of their clients. They must use EFILE certified software.

Is StudioTax right for you?

Every year 100's of thousands of taxpayers use StudioTax to prepare and file their returns. And more taxpayers are converting to StudioTax every year.

StudioTax covers the overwhelming range of personal income tax scenarios from simple tax returns to more involved returns for self-employed, returns with rental income and everything in between.

Q. How about if I need more than 20 returns?
A. The 20 returns limit is a CRA requirement. If you are a tax preparer, then get an unlimited number of returns by using Studiotax Enterprise.

Q. Can I import last year's return created by another tax program?
A. Unfortunately you have to do that manually. Only StudioTax returns can be imported by StudioTax.

Note that StudioTax may not handle some uncommon tax situations. Please review the restrictions page for a detailed list of exclusions.

For Tax Professionals

If you are a tax preparer, then visit www.StudioTax.ca to learn more about StudioTax Enterprise and to download a trial copy.

Please note that the professional version is designed for tax preparers registered with CRA. Please visit the CRA web site to find out how you can register as a tax preparer. If you are not a tax preparer, then StudioTax Enterprise version will not work for you and you should use our free and fully functional NETFILE certified version to prepare and file your return.