Return Review

Before you file, we check your return for any possible money-costing errors or money-saving opportunities. It's our way of ensuring that you get your biggest refund possible.

Audit Risk Alert

See which tax claims may trigger a CRA audit before you file, allowing you to go back and make any necessary changes.

Audit Defence

If you're audited by the CRA, a tax professional will represent you by dealing directly with the CRA and helping to minimize any potential penalities.

Additional fees apply. Some restrictions may apply.  Learn more about Audit Defence

RRSP Optimizer

See how different RRSP contribution amounts affect your refund (or tax owing). It helps you determind the optimum RRSP contribution for you and your spouse.

Pension Splitting Income Optimizer

If you have corporate or CPP income, you can split up to 50% of it with your spouse. It automatically suggests the best distribution of your income, so you end up paying less in taxes.

Deduction Toolbox

There are over 400+ deductions available to you. More deductions mean a bigger tax return, and we hunt for every single one you qualify for.

Rental Property Guidance

If you own rental property (or repaired it) or rent out a room, Rental Property Guidance feature helps make the most out of your rental income.

It locates every possible deduction you qualify for and offers tips for refinancing too.

Business Expert Interview

The Business Expert Interview highlights possible self-employment deductions - like your vehicle, supplies and utilities - as you answer plain-language questions.

It's all part of helping you get every business deduction you deserve.

Import Data from QuickBooks

You can import your QuickBooks income and expense data directly into TurboTax Home & Business.

By doing this, you enter less information manually, lessen the room for errors and save time while improving accuracy.

NETFILE⁴

File your return directy to the CRA, from the CRA website instead of printing and mailing it in. By using NETFILE, you can get your refund in as little as 8 days.⁵

Automated Tax Return

If you get electronic tax slips from your employer and/or RRSP provider, or from epost, you can automatically enter that information directly into your tax return.

Our participating partners include epost.ca, cifunds.ca and canadahelps.org. Learn more about Automated Tax Return

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has limited all tax preparation software products in Canada that allow you to NETFILE to a maximum of 20 returns to be filed per computer or online account.

This guideline applies to TurboTax. It is the same guideline that was in place for the 2011 tax year.

NOTE: The 20-return limit applies to returns filed on paper or electronically using NETFILE.

If you have any comments or concerns about this limit, please contact the CRA at NETFILE-E@cra-arc.gc.ca or visit www.netfile.gc.ca

Returns in TurboTax
TurboTax CD & download products include:

For those using TurboTax Basic or TurboTax Standard

• 8 returns for net individual income over $25K ("paid returns")
• 12 returns for net income of $25K or less ("free returns")

For those using TurboTax Premier or TurboTax Home & Business

• 12 returns for net individual income over $25K ("paid returns")
• 8 returns for net income of $25K or less ("free returns")

NOTE: Exceptions are TurboTax 20, which includes 20 returns, and TurboTax Business Incorporated, which includes 1 return.