TaxTron
TaxTron: A low-cost Canadian filer with broad income support and Windows, Mac, and web options. Ranked #18 of 123 in Personal Tax Software by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for affordable comprehensive Canadian filing.
At a glance
- Editor score7.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forAffordable comprehensive Canadian filing
- Free planYes
- Paid from$19.99 one-time
- Self-employment supportYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports Québec TP1 plus federal and provincial returns
- Covers self-employment, rental, investment, foreign income, and capital gains
- Includes CRA Auto-Fill, diagnostics, T1135, ReFILE, and carry-forward tools
Where it doesn't
- Desktop licenses are divided between Windows and Macintosh editions
- The free version is limited by income or student eligibility
- Web access is browser-based rather than a dedicated mobile app
Our verdict on TaxTron
TaxTron is Canadian tax-preparation software for individuals and families, with products for tax professionals and corporations as well. Its personal T1 offerings support Windows, Macintosh, and web use, covering federal and provincial returns, including Québec TP1 filing. The software is suited to filers with more than straightforward employment income, including self-employed people, landlords, investors, and individuals reporting foreign income or capital gains. A free version supports complete returns for users below the stated income threshold or qualifying full-time students.
Pricing is structured around one-time desktop licenses rather than recurring plans. The Individual License for Windows and Individual License for Macintosh each cost $19.99 and support up to 20 returns, including federal, provincial, and Québec TP1 returns. Family licenses cost $39.99 for either operating system and cover family members with higher income while supporting additional lower-income family members. TaxTron Web is currently free for online preparation and filing. The paid desktop options are a practical fit for households that need multiple returns, while the free version targets eligible lower-income filers and students.
Its feature coverage is the main reason to consider it. Users can choose Steps mode or forms mode, import information through CRA Auto-Fill My Return, carry details forward from a prior year, calculate installments, and receive built-in error diagnostics and audit wizards. T1135 electronic submission and ReFILE support add useful filing capabilities for more involved returns, and Online filing through TaxTron Web extends the product beyond desktop preparation. TaxTron is a strong choice for Canadian filers seeking broad return coverage at a low one-time price. Those wanting a dedicated mobile experience should look elsewhere, since the web product is the mobile-access option described.
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TaxTron fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $19.99 one-time |
| Self-employment support | Yes |
| Investment income | Yes |
| Rental income | Yes |
| State filing | Included |
| Mobile access | Web_only |
| Audit support | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | taxtron.ca |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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