Software Reviews: GenuTax

I get less refund using Genutax than if I use another program like UFILE.CA. I tried it just to compare, and we get $200 in refunds less as a family.

Found the interview system very easy and as a joint spousal filing had a logical flow to it. Very easy to edit. Netfile went like a dream, always had to try more than once with Quick tax. Previously used Quick tax with the form fill out rather than the interview method. At first when "printing" the files at the end and saw 14 pages compiled for screen viewing thought "Oh no" but scrolling through was easy and a form page was easily found. Thought it easier than Quick tax to review.

I gave the trial version a quick look. An interview process, and a tedious one at that, is the only option to prepare a return. Many other packages let you enter data onto the forms, at least as an option. If you make a mistake on the interview then you can't backup to correct it without entering all the required fields on the screen, even if you got there by mistake. For example, suppose you clicked "yes" intead of "no" and that puts you to a screen with some require data. you can't back up. you have to enter garbage and then backup. This product is not mature. I recommend giving it a pass until next year.

I stand corrected. It seems that some tax software do not include interview questions regarding the repayment of Homebuyers RRSP repayment, while Genutax did. Of course this resulted in the refund difference, since there was a difference in taxable income. Genutax was accurate in calculating my taxes.

Just went through the trial version. Was frustrated in not being able to see any of the forms as I went through the interview process. A mistake was made somewhere (either mine or a problem with the software) and I was unable to trace it down. To fix it, I would have had to start the joint returns all over again (after spending two hours on the first attempt).

Tried using the trial version to redo my 2004 taxes
was unable to get the program to recognize my RRSP contributions. Hence giving me a large tax bill.

Have been using TaxWiz not looking for an alternative.

This one may not be my best choice

I have seen a number of tax programs that are available. Is there one that is better? How can you compare Ufile and Quicktax?

When doing a joint return, I would prefer to be able to enter the information for each return separately, instead of having to flip flop from one spouse to the other. Many times I found my self entering information on the wrong return and having to correct it. It also makes it easier to keep my T4's and other information, that is in front of me, separate and less chance of getting it mixed up.

I personally really enjoyed using your software. Income Tax is not my best subject but I found Genutax straight forward and easy to use. I liked the pink "interview" for my spouse and the blue for myself, I knew exactly whose tax form I was being quesioned on. The only complaint I had was I screwed up one page while printing out my final and couldnt find the one form so I could just print that one.

I also used the Ufile software this year and found I got MORE of a refund with Genutax.

To sum this all up, I like Genutax enough to purchase it.
Cheers
Gary

Genutax worked very well. It's very easy to go back and forth through the interview process by using F8 and F7 and if one wants to go to a completely different spot then using F9 works great.
I input my 2004 income tax data which had been calculated using Quick Tax and came up with a $33 refund whereas with Quik Tax it had come up with a balance owing of $28.
I can use an unlimited number of returns just to do another scenario or to start from scratch again to double check my figures.
This has Quick Tax beat as far as I'm concerned.
It asks many more questions than Quick Tax.

Ade

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