TaxFreeway review
A low-cost Canadian filing option with broad return support and cross-device access.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
TaxFreeway is Canadian personal income tax software for individuals preparing federal and provincial or territorial returns. It offers interview and form-based preparation on Windows, Mac, and iPad, with support for NETFILE, Auto-fill My Return, ReFILE, self-employment income, rental income, and several return output formats. A free option is available, while paid licenses add filing and printing access for up to 20 returns.
Pricing is structured around return volume rather than a recurring subscription. The Windows plan costs 9.95 per 20 tax returns, and the Mac plan costs 14.95 per 20 returns. Both include NETFILE and printing and apply to the current tax year. The 3-in-1 option activates the Windows, Mac, and iPad products, with NETFILE and printing included. This model suits individuals who want a low upfront cost for several returns, particularly when access across more than one device matters.
Its platform coverage is a practical strength. Tax files can transfer between Windows, Mac, and iPad, and completed returns can be exported as PDF, produced with barcode output, printed, or sent through AirPrint. Connections to CRA NETFILE, CRA Auto-fill My Return, CRA ReFILE, and the CRA Notice of Assessment service cover key parts of the filing process. Support for federal and provincial or territorial forms is broad, but Quebec TP-1 returns and certain specialized forms are outside its scope. TaxFreeway is a sensible fit for Canadian individuals, including self-employed people and rental-property filers, who value desktop or iPad flexibility. Those needing Quebec TP-1 coverage or specialized forms should consider an alternative.
TaxFreeway pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free option plus paid filing from 9.95 per 20 returns
- Supports NETFILE, Auto-fill My Return, and ReFILE
- Handles self-employment, rental, federal, and provincial returns
- Where it doesn't
- Quebec TP-1 returns are excluded
- Some specialized tax forms are not supported
- Paid licenses are valid only for the current tax year
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