Comments on: Review: StudioTax 2007

By: Louise

Louise — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:26:39 +0000

I installed Studio for the first time this year.. when I hit the wizard the page freezes on me and I have to hit ctrl alt delete.. and tell task manager to close the program.. What am I doing wrong.. What am I doing wrong.. and I entered some info not using the wizard, then went to Provincial ( I am in QC tried to enter a releve 1 could not enter amt.. not sure about this program or is it me. .I always have used quick tax.. I did download the Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 BUT I did it after downloading Studio tax..

By: Mahendra

Mahendra — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:55:21 +0000

I used Studio Tax. Only one suggestion:
There must total return used summary to check while enretng new return.

By: Gardner Monk

Gardner Monk — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:09:39 +0000

It does everything I did with previous versions of paid-for software.

Just don’t know why the gov’t doesn’t put out its own free version???

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:22:41 +0000

Well done review, fox…

+Pros:
+ FREE and no SPAM advertising afterward.
+ Update feature, so it’s current.
+ Easy to install from either the .exe or .zip download.
+ Very easy to use and highly trusted. I always send a contribution ($15,00 or more for two returns) as it helps to calculate a higher refund than when I do it manually on paper. + Acccurate. I have used Studio Tax to NetFile my 2005 & 2006 returns with no questions asked by CRA.
+ I like the linked-to-spouse feature.
+ Double-clicking on a calculated amount box on a form shows where the calculation came from.
+ It gets better every year.

Cons:
- CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) must have your CURRENT address on file as submitted on your T1 General; IE: a change of address must be reported to CRA before NetFiling.
- RRSP-splitting calculation is not automatic for best refund, but it handled my manual overrides well, displaying the changes in refunds for both partners almost immediately in the left “Summary” window.
- Not all CRA forms are available from the “Forms” tab.

Comments: Studio Tax handles none-complex returns very well; it does more than I would expect for FREE software. You really don’t have to make a contribution, but I’d recommend it if it gives you a better refund. Flexible: If you don’t have all your tax forms when you first use the “Wizard”, just use the “Wizard” again at any timt to add them; all previous input is retained. I had to mail my 2007 return due to my change of address not being on file with CRA and simply used the “Print” tab to print off the 15 pages (double-sided printing) for mailing. I’m very happy with Studio Tax.

By: Raj

Raj — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:29:09 +0000

Great review. I used (and reviewed) StudioTax’07 and would certainly recommend it to individuals.

By: fox

fox — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:57:05 +0000

Thank you for the update Barry!
I’m still waiting for some T-forms, so I still have to wait before filing.

By: Barry

Barry — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:45:24 +0000

Appears to be certified now.

By: Barry

Barry — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:40:59 +0000

I had a feeling it might not handle you med expense calc. I suggest you write the guy who makes the program. I have asked him on occasion to add a few things or change things to ensure folks don’t make mistakes and was amazed when it was in his next release. Best give him your excel sheet so he can see your calc or explain how you calc it.