CloudTax
8.3#10 in tax softwareFrom $39 a yearFree planAndroidiOS
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TurboTax Canada
8.9#1 in personal tax softwareC$27 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CloudTax | TurboTax Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Audit support | Plus and Pro include Audit Protection; Free users can purchase Audit Support as an add-on. | Yes |
| CRA certification | CloudTax has been CRA-certified since the 2018 tax year. | CRA lists TurboTax Online as NETFILE-certified for tax years 2023 through 2025 and lists Auto-fill, NETFILE, ReFILE and T1135 services. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Investment income | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile access | web_and_mobile | web_and_mobile |
| Refund timing | Refunds typically take 2 to 12 weeks, with NETFILE refunds usually around two weeks. | TurboTax says CRA direct-deposit refunds generally arrive in 8–10 days, while mailed cheques can take up to six weeks. |
| Rental income | Yes | Yes |
CloudTax plans
- CloudTax FreeFree
- CloudTax Plus$39 a year
- Review & File Basic$75 a month
- Review & File Premium$125 a month
- Review & File Business$149 a month
- Done For You Basic$99 a month
TurboTax Canada plans
- FreeFree
- Deluxe—
- Premier—
- Self-Employed—
- Do It Yourself FreeFree
- Desktop BasicC$27, paid once
Pick CloudTax if…
CloudTax suits people filing Canadian returns with self-employment, investment, or rental income. The free tier is aimed at simple tax situations, while Plus supports up to 20 returns from one dashboard.
Pick TurboTax Canada if…
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