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Last year Turbo Tax let me file my own taxes for free. It was a 8 business days I waited to get my refund. And it also looks like they keep my previous years on file as well.  
 
Just throwing it out there and letting everyone know.

I used Studio Tax for the last many years. But last year they started to charge $15 (for up to 20 returns).  
Curious to know if my number would change in using different software preparers.  
Will soon find out. I believe that CRA opens up to eFile on 21-February.  
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/e-services-businesses/efile-electronic-filers/efile-news-program-updates.html#wn  
 
I usually have refund in bank in about 7 working days also. (If I get one)

i don't understand why the software program would result in a different amount  
 
Excuse my ignorance, but aren't they the same forms on both platforms  
 
Don't forget, carbon tax is no longer apart of the actual return  
it will be paid out in quarterly instalments, like gst  
 
and property tax credit of 700 is now reduced to 525  
 
this may impact your refund

but sometimes I get a slightly different number with different softwares. That said it differs differently from province to province.  
I have more to gain having lived in BC until Dec 31 of last year, even though MB has cost of living tax credits that can be claimed (rent payments).  
Of course, the tax deducted is much less in BC, but provincial tax is much lower.

Anyone doing their own taxes:  
 
To everyone who used their vehicle for their job there is a form where you can claim gas and car repairs, etc because your vehicle is "a condition of employement. Form is T2200  
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/t2200.html  
 
Ohh, and don't forget to check the box of Schedule 6 (Canada Workers Benefit).  
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/tax-packages-years/general-income-tax-benefit-package/5000-s6.html  
 
If you don't make over 30k, you can get a nice extra chunk of money back on your tax refund for this.  
Something I noted a few years back and wanted to share.

the T 2200 must be filled out and signed by the employer  
 
Make sure you understand all the rules regarding this  
 
If you moved from BC in 2021 to MB you may be able to claim moving expenses  
 
Make sure you understand all the rules  
 
Yes MB has a high tax rate

I just did my taxes with WealthSimple App on mi iPad and it was super easy and simple, I watched a video on youtube first on how to use the software and it was very good experience, very recommended, also its free but you can pay them whatever you want from $0 to any amount you decide.  
 
Make sure you download the correct app cause they have several apps for wealth management and other things. Its called WealthSimple Tax

thanks for that info. cheers.

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