SimpleFile

Spec sheet

Purpose

SimpleFile lets eligible individuals file a personal income tax and benefit return using information they provide and information the CRA has on file.Read 11 Oct 2026 · canada.ca

Intended users

The service is for eligible individuals with a simple tax situation, including people with no income or certain income sources under applicable limits.Read 11 Oct 2026 · canada.ca

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · canada.ca

Security

The CRA describes SimpleFile as secure.Read 11 Oct 2026 · canada.ca

Maker

The Canada Revenue Agency offers the SimpleFile service.Read 11 Oct 2026 · canada.ca

Access requirements

SimpleFile Digital requires an access code and personal details including a social insurance number, date of birth, and mailing address.Read 11 Oct 2026 · canada.ca

Availability

For the 2025 return, SimpleFile Digital is available daily from March 9, 2026 to January 29, 2027, from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. Eastern Time.Read 11 Oct 2026 · canada.ca

Claimable items

SimpleFile Digital supports specified benefits, non-refundable credits, and deductions, including the Canada child benefit, Canada workers benefit, basic personal amount, and certain pension deductions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · canada.ca

Digital filing

SimpleFile Digital is an online service that uses quick questions and does not require users to fill out forms or do calculations.Read 11 Oct 2026 · canada.ca

Eligibility conditions

Eligibility depends on factors including Canadian tax residency, age, province or territory, disability status, income sources, and income limits.Read 11 Oct 2026 · canada.ca

Investment income

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · canada.ca

Mobile access

web_onlyRead 22 Sep 2026 · canada.ca

Notable limits

SimpleFile Digital does not support some deductions, including medical expenses and tuition expenses.Read 11 Oct 2026 · canada.ca

Other filing methods

SimpleFile is also available by phone and paper, both by invitation only.Read 11 Oct 2026 · canada.ca

Quebec filing

For Quebec residents, SimpleFile files only the federal return, so they must submit a separate Quebec provincial income tax return.Read 11 Oct 2026 · canada.ca

Rental income

NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · canada.ca

Self-employment support

NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · canada.ca

State filing

includedRead 22 Sep 2026 · canada.ca

Supported income

Listed income sources include employment, certain government benefits and pensions, employment insurance, and interest from Canadian sources.Read 11 Oct 2026 · canada.ca

Plans and prices

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