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QuickTax Platinum Download Review and Giveaway

With tax season ramping up, the online tax preparers are out in full force!  Last week, I reviewed the popular UFile, this week, it’s QuickTax Platinum, the download version (link).   QuickTax offered to giveaway 5 copies of QuickTax Platinum download version to Million Dollar Journey readers (value: $69.99 each).

What’s the difference between the download and online versions?  Basically, the download version sits on your PC and allows up to 8 returns per copy ($8.75 per return for Platinum).  Upon completing the forms, the software will NETFILE your return.

Why would someone choose the Platinum version over the Standard version?  The Platinum version offers everything Standard offers plus:

  • Enhanced guidance & tax-saving tips for investments
  • Tools to help you find deductions for your rental properties
  • Sales-tracking & reporting tools for capital gains & losses

How to Enter the Giveaway:

  1. Sign up for the Million Dollar Journey Newsletter by clicking here (+1 entry)
  2. Tell me when you typically file your taxes via the comments by clicking here (+1 entry)

The Rules

Lets go over some of the rules.  All contestant entries will be shoved into an electronic hat and drawn at random.  Since there are 5 prizes available, the odds of winning are relatively high.

  1. Only confirmed (new and existing) newsletter subscribers on the date of draw are eligible.
  2. Only 1 comment entry / person (please enter a valid email address).
  3. To be fair to all contestants, each winner can only win once.
  4. Only those who need to file a Canadian return can file with QuickTax Canada.
  5. Entries will end Sat 5pm EST Feb 27, 2010 and the winners announced shortly after!



89 Comments, Comment or Ping

  1. 1. Dutchie

    I would like to try QuickTax

  2. I file my taxes just as soon as I have all the documentation I need to complete them. I net file my taxes and mail in a cheque posted dated to April 31.

    Hopefully one day I will start seeing refunds again. :)

  3. 3. Luc-Rock

    I usually use QuickTax and NetFile my tax return. It’s fairly cheap & it’s easy!

  4. 4. Traciatim

    I usually use StudioTax to file my taxes and I usually do it as soon as I have all of my paperwork together. Generally this is in the first half of March somewhere.

  5. 5. SuperDude

    I usually file the moment my T4s arrive, any later than that and I may forget!

  6. 6. Carel

    Typically file paper copies, but plan on trying quick tax this year.

  7. 7. Highlander

    I don’t get to file mine until mid-april. I usually have to wait for paperwork on a limited partnership or two, and those don’t usually get sent out until the end of march. I use a T1213 to get my RRSP contributions back during the year, so I’m not missing much of my refund anyway.

  8. 8. Antoine

    I’m in! I’D like to give QuickTax a try.

  9. 9. Steve R

    This year will be different. For years I’ve filed using Quick Tax. However, this year, I have been told I need to file in the USA as that’s where I lived and worked at the end of ‘09. I’m not sure if Quick Tax can do this, so I’ll need to pay a CPA.
    Even so, count me in the draw.

  10. 10. RI

    I file my return once I got all the T forms ready. I get refund every year. I have one recurrent trouble. CRA re-assess my return these couple years trying to add back income from the IN TRUST accounts that I hold on behalf of my kids. Any advice to prevent this happen again? Thanks.

  11. 11. YYC27

    I usually try and file as soon as I get all my documents in. I’ve been known to procrastinate, though.

  12. 12. Sampson

    QuickTax or paper

  13. 13. Sebastien

    I file typically at the last minute. This year, I am awaiting a big fat return so I really should file earlier!

  14. 14. Richard

    I usually file by paper as soon as as I receive all my paperwork.

  15. 15. Returns Reaper

    I usually prepare my taxes with tax prep software (I’ve used the free StudioTax package the last two years) as soon as I get the required documentation.

    If I’m getting a refund, I’ll file right away. If I owe, I’ll wait until April.

  16. 16. mike

    As I receive all the tax document until early April, so I will fill in tax return around middle April.

  17. 17. Shawn S.

    Mid-April usually for me, maybe earlier this year.

  18. 18. Joel

    I have been using ufile, and usually do it around Aug…… but not this year… I am hoping to do it sooner

  19. 19. as

    March, when all papers are in and weather’s still depressing…

  20. 20. Caitlin

    I usually do our taxes in mid-March, since we usually have received all of our paperwork by then, and I know if I leave it to the last minute I’ll stress out too much.

  21. 21. Mel

    Another great way to save $$$–thanks for setting up this give-away! I typically file my taxes (on paper) as soon as my T4 is received, but want to try using software and NetFile this year. Hope I win!

  22. 22. joncosmo

    Once we have received all of our paperwork. Usually complete mid-March.

  23. 23. ruckus

    We file them at the end of March. Slips sometimes have been slow getting to us.

  24. 24. Rob

    Love Quicktax, use it every year :) Usually file in March once all documents are in.

  25. 25. alice

    I use Studio Tax to file my taxes and I am usually done well before deadline.

  26. 26. Angela

    I usually do my taxes with ufile as soon as I get all the slips.

  27. 27. Sushma

    I usually have an accountant do my tax returns. But I want to do it myself starting this year.

  28. 28. Shawn

    QuickTax would be great!

  29. 29. Kurt

    My accountant also usually does my taxes, I find there is less risk of getting audited by having a professional do them but that could be false. Always on-time, always a Tax Return!

  30. 30. Shirley

    As soon as I have all the documentation I need I file my taxes immediately, normally first week of March. I used UFile before and want to try QuickTax this time. Hope I win! Thanks for this opportunity!!

  31. 31. Kevin

    Do them with Taxman (free), and file by mail.

  32. 32. Jeremy

    I usually fill out the paper forms sometime around mid-March when I receive the last of the paperwork … and then telefile in late April when I remember that I forgot to actually send it in!

  33. 33. Maxwell

    Last year I file my taxes using Ufile after I finish all my exams. I have all my slips ready and more free time after I am done my exams.

  34. 34. Ju W

    I usually file as late as possible using Ufile and send it in online.

  35. 35. Aaron

    I used StudioTax last year and would try QT this year! I usually do them mid-March.

  36. 36. seelan

    Usually file in the middle of March with paper copies. This time will explore with quick tax.

  37. 37. ethan

    I do my taxes after I receive all my t4 and t5s, which is usually march

  38. 38. Vince

    never used QuickTax.. I don’t mind giving it try if it’s free…

  39. 39. Richard

    I usually do my taxes in late March after all the paperwork comes in.

  40. 40. J Wong

    I do my taxes in march…and i find that Ufile is a real simple way to do so.

  41. 41. Marc

    I just picked up QuickTax Standard and realize I need Platinum, would love to win a copy!

    I file my taxes as soon as I have all of my forms, usually early March.

  42. 42. Chris

    I usually prepare my taxes in March if I’m getting money back, or late April if I owe money with no interest penalties.

  43. 43. Alaa

    I file my taxes on the first week of march.

  44. 44. Sarlock

    Depends on whether I owe or have a refund coming… if I have a refund coming, I file as soon as I have all of the information in my hands. I am still waiting for a couple of pieces of paper before I can file my taxes for 2009. If I owe money, I wait until the middle of April before I file — I’d rather have the money in my hands for an extra couple of months than let CRA have it early.

  45. 45. Matt

    I also try to do my taxes in March when all T4/T5s are received.

  46. 46. Matty

    As a soon to be accountant, doing my taxes has always been something I wanted to do as soon as possible (especially as a student expecting big refunds), so like many others, I do my taxes as soon as I have received me and my spouse’s T4, T5, and T2202.

    I’ve tried a few different programs, like CanTax, QuickTax, and last year I tried Ufile, which was pretty good.

  47. 47. Blitzkrieg

    I am a last minute wonder.

  48. 48. Norman

    I try to file at least a couple of weeks before the deadline. Having it ready beforehand allows you to solve any problems that may come up.

  49. 49. Norman

    I try to file a few weeks before the deadline.

  50. 50. Susan

    We are early filers.

  51. 51. Mai

    I file by hand with the paper forms.

  52. 52. thug108

    i try to do it asap

  53. 53. Chris

    Forgive me if the topic has come up in another post or comment, but can anyone recommend reputable tax software for Mac users? I am a new owner of one and having a bit of a hard time tracking anything down. Thanks for any advice!

  54. 54. grace

    I go the old fashion way, paper – which can be a mighty pain.

  55. 55. Tigger

    Always file as soon as I get my T4.

  56. 56. Cat

    We file in early March.

  57. 57. Frugal Greenie

    Usually file in March with Quicktax (last 4 years).

  58. 58. Shannon

    usually as soon as all of the receipts come in, so early march

  59. 59. Greg

    I used to use QuickTax but got sick of the price going up and features being pushed into the premium version. I now use StudioTax which is always free.

  60. 60. Susan

    We’ve used Quicktax basic online for the last couple of years and we usually file first week in March. I would love to try the Platinum version as our situation has changed this year.

  61. 61. Mike

    This year I used UFILE online. (via the internet) I wanted to use studio tax, but they don’t make it for Mac computers. I usually file late Feb. or early March.

  62. 62. Shane M

    I typically file our taxes as soon as we receive our T4s, which is usually near the middle/end of February. In years past I’ve purchased taxprep software in January and then guesstimate incomes etc in order to determine an optimal RRSP contribution, etc.

  63. 63. L. Yang

    I typically use UFile from back in the day when I was searching out all the free if under X income software. I used QuickTax once upon a time as well. I usually try to file early to get the refund faster but if not sometime in early March is when I file.

  64. 64. Sean

    I use QuickTax Web

  65. 65. LindaL

    I file my taxes at different times depending on whether I am getting a refund or owe… if I am getting a refund, I file them ASAP. If I owe, I wait until the last minute :)

  66. 66. Michelle

    I file my taxes usually on the 3rd or 4th weekend in March. I’d like to do it earlier but sometimes the bank statements don’t come until 1st week of March.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  67. 67. Ken

    I usually file right after I have received my T4.

  68. 68. Kelly

    In the past, I have typically filed my taxes early. However, in the last couple years I just cannot seem to get things together that much sooner than the deadline. Always done a week or so in advance, though.

  69. 69. Saver

    Sadly, always last minute. Luckily my tax situation is pretty straightforward so as long as I meet the midnight deadline I’m fine.

  70. 70. Alex

    Last couple of years I have been using QuickTax Standard WEB. I would like to try Platinum edition. I will file my taxes in early March.

  71. 71. bluegreen

    once I get all my paper work

  72. 72. Kabe

    Would like to try that QT Platinum! Usually I file before just before the deadline.

  73. 73. Jonathan d

    i wouldnt mind trying quicktax!

  74. 74. Lanette

    Big fan of your site and haven’t had a chance to try the platinum version yet!

  75. 75. Paul G

    Love you site, and would love to get a chance to try out this software :-)

  76. 76. Bobby

    I have been using studiotax. But am finding it a bit not so user freindly. I would like to try QuickTax.

  77. 77. Lovette MacDonell

    Once I get all my forms I tend to file at the end of April or early May.

  78. 78. GabyYYZ

    Just filed. The sooner I get that refund because of rrsp contributions, the sooner I can put it into my tfsa.:-)

  79. 79. S. Wong

    I wat to see how good Quick Tax is

  80. 80. Amparo

    I normally file both my husband’s and mine a month before the deadline. It takes a while for me to a handle on the software so I have enough time to look into the information closely.

  81. 81. Al400

    I start when I recieve all the information. But usually end up filing a week before the deadline.

  82. 82. Eric

    Hey free copy! I usually file at the last possible moment. Partly out of procrastination, partly because when I’ve filed early in the past there was always one more tax form that came in late causing a re-assessment pain.

  83. I plan during the year… and try to do my rrsp planning early on based on expectations.

  84. 84. Andrea

    Use ufile, and usually do it way too late

  85. 85. Shannon S

    I file as soon as all of my paperwork is in order

  86. 86. Chris

    The price is right.

  87. 87. Aaron

    Have been using Ufile the past 3 years.

  88. 88. Jean-Francois Rene

    I would like to try QuickTax

  89. 89. jim

    file soon as i get info from my bankers

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