TurboTax Canada

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

TurboTax Canada provides tax filing software and services to help Canadians file their taxes with expert help, maximum refund, and 100% accuracy.

Target Customer

Canadian individual taxpayers and business owners (including self-employed, new to Canada, investors, and those undergoing life changes) who want guided tax filing with expert support.

Key Differentiator

Canada’s leading tax preparation provider with 1,000+ Canadian tax experts, CRA NETFILE certification, and multiple guarantees (Accurate Calculations, Maximum Refund, Expert Approved, Full Service, Satisfaction).

Implementation Timeline

Value is realized upon filing; CRA refund timelines apply (direct deposit typically 8–10 days, cheque up to 6 weeks). Some services offer same-day preparation and filing in select cases.

Pain Points

1Tax filing complexity for personal and business Canadian returns
2Risk of calculation errors and penalties without expert guidance
3Desire for larger refunds, faster refunds, and guaranteed confidence in the filing

Key Features

1Online/Desktop tax filing with guided, step-by-step questions (Personal, Self-Employed, and Business options)
2Data import and Auto-fill My Return from CRA to pre-fill information
3Real-time refund tracking and optimization when filing with a spouse
4Access to unlimited expert help via Assist & Review or Full Service
5Guarantees and protection including Accurate Calculations, Maximum Refund, Expert Approved, Full Service, and Satisfaction; Audit Defence

Target Customer Industries

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Decision Makers

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Client Results

1Higher likelihood of receiving the maximum refund
2100% accuracy guarantee (or penalties reimbursed in certain cases)
3Faster refunds with direct deposit (typical 8–10 days; up to 6 weeks for cheque)
4Ability to file across multiple product options with nationwide coverage
5Access to a nationwide network of 1,000+ Canadian tax experts

Competitive Advantages

1Multiple guarantees reducing risk and increasing confidence
2Large network of 1,000+ Canadian tax experts and nationwide coverage
3NETFILE-certified for CRA electronic filing
4Flexible product options (Free, Online Assist & Review, Full Service, Desktop, Self-Employed, Business)
5Automation features like import/Auto-fill and real-time refund tracking

Key Benefits

1Expert help and guided filing

2Maximum refund and 100% accuracy guarantees

3Real-time refund tracking and auto-fill/import capabilities

4Flexible options: Free version, Assist & Review, Full Service, Desktop, and Business

5Audit Defence and other guarantees for protection

Additional Product Information

Product Description

TurboTax Canada provides tax filing software and services to help Canadians file taxes with expert help, maximum refund, and 100% accuracy, available online, desktop, and for business tax returns.

Target Market

Canadian individual taxpayers and business owners needing personal, self-employed, and corporate tax solutions

Unique Value Proposition

Canada’s leading tax software with 1,000+ Canadian tax experts, NETFILE certification, and comprehensive guarantees to ensure accurate, maximum refunds with expert support.

Technical Requirements

CRA NETFILE-certified software; Online/Mobile access; Import of tax documents; Auto-fill My Return; Real-time refund tracking; Supports spouse returns for optimization.

Pricing Model

Pricing varies by product: TurboTax Free for simple returns; Assist & Review offers (e.g., $60 offer); 25 Or Under $20 offer; Upgrades from Free to Deluxe/Premier/Self-Employed; Pay When You File option; Offers/terms are time-bound and may vary.

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