StudioTax review
A flexible Canadian tax tool for individuals who want desktop or mobile filing.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
StudioTax is Canadian personal income tax preparation software for individuals filing their own returns or preparing returns for a small number of relatives and friends. It supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, and is installed locally rather than accessed as an online application. The scope is broader than basic employment income: personal returns can include self-employment, rental income, linked spouse returns, and other supported tax situations. Eligible users can file without a license, while the paid license covers one tax year and supports multiple returns within CRA requirements.
For filing and adjustment workflows, StudioTax supports CRA-certified NETFILE for electronic filing, ReFILE for electronic adjustments, and printed tax returns. Auto-fill my return support can reduce manual entry, while Express Notice of Assessment support adds another CRA-related workflow. T1135 support is available on Windows and macOS. These features make the product a practical fit for Canadian individuals who need more than a straightforward return, especially those handling self-employment or rental income. ReFILE documentation is framed around tax preparers and client returns, so users should review whether that workflow matches their situation.
The main trade-off is focus. StudioTax is built around individual returns, not broader business tax filing, and its local-installation model may not suit buyers seeking a browser-based service. Platform coverage is wide, but feature availability is not identical across platforms because T1135 support is specified for Windows and macOS. Choose StudioTax if you want Canadian personal tax preparation across desktop and mobile platforms, with support for electronic filing, adjustments, and more involved individual returns. Consider an alternative if you need business-focused tax software or an online-only experience.
StudioTax pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports NETFILE, ReFILE, printed returns, and Auto-fill
- Covers self-employment, rental income, T1135, and linked spouses
- Runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
- Where it doesn't
- Designed for individual returns rather than business tax filing
- Local installation means it is not an online application
- T1135 support is limited to Windows and macOS
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