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Many paid commercial and non-commercial tax preparation software packages exist in order to prepare your tax return either on your computer or online. Freeware or non-commercial tax preparation software is available online. Additionally, for the budget conscious do-it-yourselfer, tax returns may be filed online free of charge through NETFILE, a CRA run service.

In order to be sure that the software or online tool that you choose is compatible with the CRA NETFILE electronic tax filing service, you must ensure that the software chosen is CRA certified. The earliest time to check the list of certified commercial software is in late January, as the software is tested and certified by the CRA sometime between December and March. The CRA provides a list of certified software programs on their NETFILE website (netfile.gc.ca).

If you choose to use the NETFILE system or any other online filing system, keep in mind that not all returns may be filed online. You cannot file online if you —

• are in the process of bankruptcy,

• are filing for previous years (you can only file online for the current tax year),

• have never filed a tax return with the CRA before, and

• are not resident of Canada.