Common Offline Utility for ITR vs SimpleFile
Common Offline Utility for ITR
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| Figure | Common Offline Utility for ITR | SimpleFile |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Tax Calculators | 8.7 (#2) | 7.7 (#7) |
| Spec score · Tax Software | 8.3 (#51) | 7.7 (#90) |
| Spec score · Personal Tax Software | 8.1 (#55) | 7.5 (#93) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Investment income | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | The Common Offline Utility is for filing ITR 1, ITR 2, ITR 3 and ITR 4 for assessment year 2026–27. | SimpleFile lets eligible individuals file a personal income tax and benefit return using information they provide and information the CRA has on file. |
| Rental income | Yes | No |
| Self-employment support | Yes | No |
| State filing | none | included |
Plans
Common Offline Utility for ITR
- Common Offline Utility (ITR 1,2,3 and ITR 4)Free
In their own words
Common Offline Utility for ITR
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