How much does UFile cost in Canada?

UFile Online has a free tier for simple returns (students, basic income). The paid tier is $19.95 for most returns, covering employment, investments, RRSP, rental income, and self-employment. Family plans allow up to 8 returns for $19.95 total — making it one of the best values in Canada for households filing multiple returns. A UFile PLUS option ($24.99) adds priority support. UFile for Windows (desktop) is $19.99 and includes up to 4 returns.

Can UFile handle T3 slips and investment income?

Yes — UFile has robust investment income support. It handles T3 slips (trust income, ETFs), T5 slips (dividends, interest), capital gains from securities sold, adjusted cost base tracking for mutual funds, and foreign income. It also handles T1135 (Foreign Income Verification) for those with foreign property over $100,000. UFile is considered one of the stronger options for investors with moderately complex portfolios, though TurboTax Premium has more guided capital gains tools.

What is UFile''s CarryForward feature?

UFile CarryForward allows you to import your prior year''s UFile return — automatically bringing forward RRSP unused deduction room, carry-forward losses, tuition credits, Home Buyers'' Plan balances, and other amounts. This reduces data entry significantly for returning users and reduces risk of missing carry-forward figures. The feature works with both the online and desktop versions if you have a prior year UFile file saved.

Does UFile support Quebec provincial returns?

Yes. UFile supports both federal T1 and Quebec TP-1 provincial returns at no additional charge for Quebec residents — unlike TurboTax which charges an extra ~$15 fee for Quebec filing. This makes UFile notably more cost-effective for Quebec filers. The Quebec module handles all RL slips (RL-1, RL-3, etc.) and provincial credits.

Is UFile good for self-employed Canadians?

UFile handles self-employment income through Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities). You can enter business revenue, claim all eligible expenses (home office, vehicle, supplies), and calculate net self-employment income. It also calculates CPP contributions on self-employment income. UFile doesn''t have as guided a self-employment interview as TurboTax Self-Employed, but covers all the necessary fields for freelancers and sole proprietors.

Can one UFile purchase cover multiple family members?

Yes — UFile Online allows up to 8 returns per purchase at $19.95, not per person. This is one of UFile''s strongest value propositions for families. Couples with different income levels, adult children at university, and seniors can all file for the same $19.95 fee. By comparison, TurboTax charges per-return pricing regardless of family relationship. For a household of 3–4 filers, UFile''s family pricing is materially cheaper.

UFile Canada Review 2026 | Pricing, Features, and Who It''s Best For

Item: UFile
Rating: 4.0

UFile Canada Review 2026

Quick Overview

Feature	Details
Price	$0 (basic) / $19.95 (full) / $24.99 (Plus)
Family returns	Up to 8 returns per $19.95 purchase
Platform	Web, Desktop (Windows)
Mobile	✅ iOS, Android
CRA Auto-fill	✅
NETFILE	✅
Quebec returns	✅ Included at no extra cost
CarryForward	✅ Import prior year data
Self-employed support	✅ T2125
T3 / investment support	✅ Strong

Rating

Category	Score
Price/value	★★★★★
Ease of use	★★★★
Feature completeness	★★★★
Family filing value	★★★★★
Investment handling	★★★★
Quebec support	★★★★★
Overall	★★★★½

Pricing Tiers

Plan	Price	Who it covers	Key features
UFile Free	$0	Students, simple T4 filers with income under $20K	Basic employment, education
UFile Online	$19.95	Up to 8 returns	Full feature coverage — investments, RRSP, rental, self-employment
UFile PLUS	$24.99	Up to 8 returns	Everything in Online + priority email support
UFile for Windows	$19.99	Up to 4 returns	Desktop version, offline filing, some extra features

Free tier eligibility: UFile offers completely free filing to: post-secondary students, Canadians with income under $20,000, new filers in their first year, and CRA’s File My Return participants.

What UFile Handles Well

Feature	UFile support
T4 employment income	✅ Standard
T4A (pension, contract)	✅ All box types
T5 investment income (dividends, interest)	✅ Full support
T3 trust/ETF income	✅ Including Box 42 ACB entries
Capital gains from securities	✅ Schedule 3 with ACB tracking
RRSP contributions and deductions	✅ Schedule 7
TFSA (no entry required — just for info)	✅
Self-employment income (T2125)	✅ Business + professional activities
Rental income (T776)	✅ Full expenses, CCA
Home office expenses	✅ T777/T2200
Quebec TP-1 provincial return	✅ Included — no extra cost
CarryForward from prior year	✅ Import prior UFile data file
T1135 Foreign Income Verification	✅ Yes
FHSA	✅ 2023+

UFile vs TurboTax: Side-by-Side

Feature	UFile Online ($19.95)	TurboTax Premium ($34.99)
Price	$19.95 (8 returns)	$34.99 (per return)
Family filing cost (4 returns)	$19.95	~$140
Quebec provincial	Included	+~$15 extra
Investment income (T3, T5)	✅	✅
Capital gains guidance	Adequate	Better step-by-step
Self-employment	✅ T2125	✅ More guided
Audit protection	❌ Not available	✅ Add-on
Expert review	❌ Not available	✅ Add-on
CarryForward	✅	✅
CRA Auto-fill (AFR)	✅	✅
Mobile app quality	Good	Excellent
User interface	Clean, less hand-holding	More intuitive interview style
Best for	Families, Quebec filers, investors	Single filers, complex returns, self-employed

Who Should Use UFile

Profile	Is UFile a good fit?
Family with 3–6 people filing	✅ Best value — 8 returns for $19.95
Quebec resident	✅ Quebec TP-1 included at no extra cost
Investor with T3/T5 slips	✅ Strong investment income support
Self-employed sole proprietor	✅ Adequate — handles T2125 fully
Simple T4-only return	✅ Free tier available
Need CPA review or audit protection	❌ Not available — consider TurboTax
Very complex business (corporation, HST/GST remittances)	❌ Use TurboTax Self-Employed or professional software

CarryForward: A Closer Look

UFile’s CarryForward is a key competitive advantage for returning users:

Data carried forward automatically	Notes
RRSP unused deduction room	From prior year NOA
Tuition carry-forward credits	Schedule 11
Net capital loss carry-forwards	From Schedule 3
Home Buyers’ Plan repayment amount	Annual HBP schedule
Lifelong Learning Plan balance	Annual LLP schedule
Prior CCA (capital cost allowance) classes	For rental property or business
Spouse/dependant information	Pre-populated

For someone who has been using UFile for several years, the CarryForward eliminates substantial manual entry and reduces the risk of omitting carry-forward credits worth thousands of dollars.

Bottom Line

UFile is the best-value tax software in Canada for families and Quebec residents. Eight returns for $19.95 — including Quebec TP-1 at no extra cost — is unmatched. The feature set covers everything from simple employment income to rental properties and cross-border investment slips. If you need audit protection or a professional review, TurboTax or H&R Block have those add-ons; UFile does not. For most multi-person households, UFile is the clear choice.

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