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Getting ready to prepare and file your 2018 tax return? Here's everything you need to know!

If you have kids, you might qualify for free money simply by opening an RESP.

What to do when it comes to BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC, XRP and your Canadian tax return.

Getting ready to prepare and file your 2017 tax return? Here's everything you need to know!

Yesterday's Québec budget abolished the health contribution for low- and middle- income individuals. We've updated SimpleTax to take this into account for you.

Bonjour, Québec! SimpleTax is now certified by Revenu Québec. This year, you can finally file both your federal and provincial return with SimpleTax.

Getting ready to prepare and file your 2016 tax return? Here's everything you need to know!

Today we're releasing SimpleTax for the Nintendo Entertainment System! Now you're playing with power.

The federal government tabled the 2016 budget on March 22, 2016. Here's how some of the changes might impact you.

A few SimpleTax #ProTips to make filing your return even quicker and easier.

If you have a CRA My Account, SimpleTax can automatically fill out part of your return using slips and data directly from the CRA. It's awesome.

It’s time for SimpleTax to support provincial Québec tax returns. We need your help to find the right people to make this happen.

Our redesigned, and fun, calculator will help you figure out the impact an RRSP contribution will have on your tax return.

Get a head start on your 2015 tax return before NETFILE opens on February 15th. With hundreds of improvements and new features, it's the best SimpleTax yet.

Are you curious how the new Liberal tax brackets will impact you? We've got the calculator you need.

We've worked hard to build the best tax software in Canada. There's so much more we want do. That's why we're excited to announce that we've joined the TaxAct family!

Thank you for another great tax season, Canada. We'll see you again next year.

Another spellbinding tax season is coming to a close. This is the weekend to get your taxes done and submitted on time.

April 30th is almost here. File on time, even if you can't afford to pay your balance owing.

Can you make the switch to SimpleTax? Yes, you can. And it's easier than you might think.

Track your refund, view or change your tax returns, check your TFSA and RRSP limits, set up direct deposit, receive online mail, user auto-fill, and more.

The RRSP deadline is March 2, 2015. Here's how to figure out the impact an RRSP contribution could have on your tax return.

Starting today, you can NETFILE your 2014 tax return.

You got married or moved in together! Congratulations! Here are some important things to know about the changes to your tax situation.

Our 100% Awesome Guarantee: accurate calculations, your maximum refund, and complete satisfaction. We've got your back.

Whether you're a first-time filer, or someone who's been going to a tax preparer for years, you might be wondering if you can do your own taxes. You can, and it's easier than you think.

SimpleTax 2014 is now available! Packed with dozens of new features, doing your taxes has never been easier, or more fun.

SimpleTax 2014 is almost here and it is fantastic.

Who would have ever thought that tax software could win an award for user experience?

We answer the most frequently asked questions about the new family tax credits.

A look at the family tax cut, a new tax credit worth up to $2,000, and how it impacts different types of families.

Last week, the federal government announced a handful of new tax measures for families with kids under 18. Here's what's new.

Less than a week to go before the 2013 tax deadline. Get your taxes done today.

The CRA has temporarily shut down their online services as a precautionary measure to safeguard against a recently discovered vulnerability known as the Heartbleed Bug.

These are the six most common misconceptions when it comes to Canadian taxes.

What's the difference between an average and marginal tax rate?

Congratulations! You're having a baby and your life is about to change. Bad news: you're not going to get much sleep. Good news: you're now eligible for these benefits and tax credits.

SimpleTax helps you answer this question using our new RRSP optimizer.

It's going to be a great tax season, so why not get started?

Now with dozens of tax optimizers at your disposal, you'll save even more time and money.

NETFILE closes Friday, January 17th. Submit your 2012 tax return before it's too late.

A happy farewell to our frienemy the .tax file and a new PDF printer.

We've made hundreds of improvements to SimpleTax for the 2013 tax season.

What an incredible first year. We've come a long way, but we didn't do it alone.

One week until the April 30th personal tax filing deadline! Join the tens of thousands of happy Canadians who have made the switch to SimpleTax.

A collection of some of our favourite blog posts to make this tax season your easiest yet.

We're sad to see how the tax preparation industry has convinced people that you need to pay hundreds of dollars to have someone else take care of your taxes for you. Chances are, your tax situation is simpler than you think and, yes, you can do your taxes yourself.

You've filed your tax return and then it happens: you receive another slip, find a missing receipt, or discover a typo. Allison walks you through the process of changing your return.

SimpleTax is leading the next revolution in doing your taxes, with friends.

Filing a Canadian tax return for the first time can seem intimidating. Allison talks about how you can do it yourself, and it's easier than you think.

You may have noticed something funny about the way Canadian tax software is marketed. Starting for free doesn't always mean finishing for free.

An overview of how we keep your personal and tax information safe from prying eyes.

Matthew Braga features SimpleTax and reviews the state of Canadian tax software in today's Financial Post. Also, we learn that one of the founders now has a beard.

Are you wondering what documents you need to prepare your tax return? SimpleTax is here to help with a handy checklist.

Gillian Shaw, the digital life writer for The Vancouver Sun and Postmedia News, covers SimpleTax in today's Vancouver Sun.

Post-secondary students and recent graduates are eligible for several tax credits. This is part two of a two-part series where we talk about student-specific tax tips.

SimpleTax is now CRA NETFILE certified. Start your 2012 tax return now.

Post-secondary students and recent graduates are eligible for several tax credits, deductions, and programs. This is part one of a two-part series where we talk about student-specific tax tips.

When something is easier, you feel it. You’ve done it the hard way before, so when you experience the easy way you immediately know the difference.

The disability amount is one of the most valuable and overlooked Canadian tax credits. Most people don't consider their impairment to be a disability when, for tax purposes, it may be.

There are very real reasons why filing online is a challenge for some, but there is a lot of misinformation floating around the web. We want to set the record straight.

Filing online is actually quite simple and very similar to filing on paper.

SimpleTax was quoted in today's Globe & Mail article: The taxman joins the paperless world.

SimpleTax is Canada's first, and only, online tax software you don't have to pay for.

Every year in Canada, millions of dollars worth of tax deductions and credits go unclaimed. In the first of a series of posts on overlooked credits, we summarize some of the amounts that are most frequently missed.

It isn't just about what we're building, but why we we're building it.

The 2012 tax season is quickly approaching. Here are a few important dates.

Recent changes to the CRA's NETFILE are making it easier to file your taxes online.

And we believe there is a better way to do your taxes.