Better Tax review
A free Canadian filing option with broad income support and audit assistance.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Better Tax is Canadian personal tax-filing software for individuals preparing their own returns. It supports CRA NETFILE filing for 2023, 2024, and 2025 returns, imports eligible information through CRA Auto-fill My Return, and includes tools for refund optimization and family tax-credit sharing. Its coverage extends beyond straightforward employment income to self-employment, fishing, farming, and rental income, making it a fit for people whose returns need more than basic form entry.
Pricing is unusually simple: the only plan is Pay what you want, with no pricing tiers, no hidden fees, unlimited returns, and an optional payment that can be $0. That makes Better Tax suitable for individuals who want to file without a required software charge, while still leaving room to pay an amount of their choice. CRA Auto-fill and CRA NETFILE connect the product to two key filing workflows, and the software supports all provinces and territories while excluding Quebec TP-1 provincial returns.
The product also combines practical tax features with flexible data handling. Users can store tax data in the cloud or locally, export and delete tax data, and access AI-powered search, help content, and chat assistance. Audit support is available for eligible returns. Better Tax is a strong choice for Canadian individuals seeking free filing, broad personal-income coverage, and assistance beyond submission. It is not suited to corporate returns, Quebec TP-1 filings, non-residents, or emigrants, and its web-only platform may not fit users seeking another delivery format.
Better Tax pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Optional payment includes $0, with no tiers or hidden fees
- Supports CRA Auto-fill, NETFILE, and more than 100 refund items
- Covers self-employment, rental, fishing, farming, and family credits
- Where it doesn't
- Does not support corporate returns
- Does not support Quebec TP-1 provincial returns
- Available on the web rather than as a listed native app
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