Back in 1993, the average Canadian would never have dreamed dream of doing their banking or shopping on the Internet. Even a few years ago, getting a date or reconnecting with old friends online was something reserved for the pocket-protector crowd.
But things have changed, and the Internet is now the de facto resource for almost everything even doing your taxes. Web-based tax software, such as QuickTax Online, is gaining popularity as an easy solution that can be used to prepare and file taxes on virtually any operating system with a Web browser.
Any Canadian with a simple tax return, regardless of income level, can now prepare and file taxes this year with QuickTax Online Free. The free version is an easy, online tax preparation solution for Canadians who have income from employment or pensions. And that goes for most students, as well.
Those who need to connect with out-of-town dependents, such as a child off at college or university, also benefit greatly from online tax software, especially since it eliminates the burden of mailing tax forms back and forth ahead of the April deadline.
One user noted his personal reason for switching to online tax software: “My son uses the tax software to file his taxes while at school, and when he gets to a point where he needs help, he shares his password with me, and I just go in and fill out the rest. It’s been a great solution even though we’re 2,000 kilometres apart.”
Another big Internet phenomenon in recent years has been the growth of online communities. Today, everyone is communicating online, whether it’s a quick note to friends on Facebook, trolling Craigslist for deals on a snow blower, and posting a reply on the Dachshunds Owners Group.
Now, that online community spirit is even appearing in the unlikeliest of places: tax preparation.. Tax forums are springing up all over the Web with people seeking and offering advice on every type of tax-related question.
QuickTax even offers a Live Community section built right into the software, where much of the Q&A content is created by the users. Canadians can connect and ask the types of questions traditional FAQs rarely address, such as “We took custody of my wife’s son in April. How do we claim this for the tax year?” or “Which province do I file under if I moved?” or “I forgot to claim a charitable donation last year, so can I claim this year?” and thousands of other situational questions that people from coast to coast have experienced.
“Online communities give people immediate access to information. Often the quickest and most compelling answers come from like-minded Canadians,” said Chris Davey, product marketing manager for QuickTax. “The Live Community gives taxpayers a way to connect with each other, search a database of questions people have already asked, and get answers to questions that address their individual needs.”
To connect with other Canadians on Live Community, visit www.quicktax.intuit.ca
Monday, February 23, 2009
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