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Mar 01. 10

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Top 6 reasons to use QuickTax Online to complete your 2009 taxes

1. Try it for Free

It’s TOTALLY FREE to get started

No risk, no obligation – pay only when you print or file. Or, if you’re using QuickTax Online Student Edition, you may qualify to prepare and file your return for free if your combined household income (you and your spouse) is less than $20,000.

2. QuickTax Online is Really Easy to Use

Asks easy questions

No tax jargon here, thanks to the EasyStep® Interview. Just easy-to-answer, plain-English questions about you, your income and your life. Plus, QuickTax Online saves you time by only asking questions that pertain to your unique tax situation.

NEW! Get married? Have a baby? Start a new business? No worries. QuickTax Online asks you what’s changed in your life then guides you through these changes step-by-step. As your tax situation gets more complicated QuickTax Online makes it easy to continue to prepare your taxes.

Less data entry

QuickTax Online carries forward personal information & unused tax credits from your 2008 QuickTax Online return. So, even if this is your first year filing with QuickTax Online, you can trust that next year you won’t waste time searching through old tax returns. It’s all automatic!

Import tax slips

Ever wish you could do your taxes in just a few clicks? With QuickTax Online Automated Tax Return, it’s almost that easy. First, QuickTax Online imports your electronic tax slips from participating online providers10 – and then it automatically enters the right information on the right tax forms. Manual data entry is nearly eliminated!

3. Get Your Maximum Refund – Guaranteed3

Want a bigger refund? Want to find more deductions so you pay less? QuickTax Online helps you uncover hidden dollars – so you get back every penny you deserve - guaranteed. If you get a bigger refund using any other tax preparation method, we’ll give you your money back. It’s that simple.

Optimizes pension income splitting 4

QuickTax Online automatically calculates the best way to split your pension income with your spouse to optimize taxable income. Reduce your taxes by splitting pension income with your spouse or commonlaw partner (available by live update scheduled for January 2009).

Covers over 400 deductions

With so many possible deductions, you may worry a few will slip through the cracks. That won’t happen with QuickTax Online. QuickTax Online suggests money-saving tips as you complete your return, helping you optimize spousal & dependant credits, RRSP contributions and more. We help you find every deduction you deserve – and even search your return for missed deductions – so you don’t overlook any opportunity to save.

Shows you where you stand

QuickTax Online displays your refund (or taxes owed) on every screen and updates the amount as you answer questions. See the effect of a deduction almost instantly!

4. It’s accurate & risk-free

Trust that your taxes are done right, with the QuickTax Online accuracy guarantee: if you pay a penalty or interest because of a QuickTax Online calculation error, we will reimburse you the penalty and interest.2 And, if you’re not satisfied with QuickTax Online, we’ll give you your money back.5

Checks your return for errors

Before you file, QuickTax Online double-checks your tax return for accuracy & completeness. Then, we help you fix any errors or omissions. The result? You can rest assured that your taxes are done right.

Helps you steer clear of trouble

QuickTax Online searches your return for common errors, and then gives you simple instructions to correct them. NEW! Add Audit Defence to your QuickTax Online purchase, and get a tax specialist on your side in the event of an audit (available February 2009).6

5. Easily file online & get a fast refund

Get your refund faster

If you’re getting a refund, you probably want to receive your money sooner rather than later. With QuickTax Online, the wait for your refund is nearly eliminated.

File online directly from QuickTax Online with NETFILE7- and get your tax refund in as few as 8 days. That’s 3 to 5 weeks sooner than with a paper return.8

Filing online is flexible
Start your QuickTax Online return online for free and try it before you buy. You only pay for your return when you’re ready to print or file online. Plus, make changes to your return as many times as you like before filing.

And, since there’s no software to download or install, there’s no waiting. Plus, work on your taxes anytime from any computer with an Internet connection.

Best-in-class security

QuickTax Online uses industry-leading data encryption to protect your personal & financial information online. To ensure your QuickTax Online return is absolutely secure, we:
• Password-protect your return, to ensure only you can access your return online
• Store your tax return on our firewall-protected servers
• Use highly-secure 128 bit SSL encryption technology, the same security major Canadian banks use

6. Trusted by Millions of Canadians

QuickTax Online is the #1 best-selling tax software in Canada1, year after year. With 4 different online versions – Student, Standard, Platinum and Business Unincorporated – there’s a QuickTax Online that’s right for your unique tax situation.

Need help? QuickTax Online includes free technical support via email, chat or phone9 – so you always get the help you need to get your taxes done right. Plus, NEW Ask a Tax Expert allows you to talk to a tax professional anytime during the calendar year for a one-time fee.

*QuickTax Online is presented by Intuit Canada. © 2009 Intuit Canada Limited. All rights reserved.

1 Based on aggregate retail software sales, as sourced by NPD for year ending June 2009.

2 If you pay a CRA penalty or interest because of a QuickTax Online calculation error, we’ll reimburse you the penalty and interest. Does not include calculation errors due to errors in CRA tables.

3 If you get a larger refund or smaller tax due from another tax preparation method, we’ll refund the applicable QuickTax Online purchase price paid. Claims must be submitted within sixty (60) days of your QuickTax Online purchase date and no later than 5/31/09. QuickTax Online Free, QuickTax Online Student (Free), and QuickTax Online Business Incorporated products and optional addon services are excluded including Audit Defence and technical support fees. This guarantee cannot be combined with the QuickTax Online 100% Satisfaction (Easy) Guarantee.

4 Scheduled to be available in the January 2010 QuickTax Online automatic download product update. Please check QuickTax Online.ca/update for updated delivery information. Internet connection and acceptance of product update is required to access feature.

5 Try QuickTax Online online for 60 days. If you are not 100% satisfied, contact Intuit Customer Service with your original Order Number to request an exchange or refund.

6 Scheduled to be available in the February 2010 QuickTax Online automatic download product update. Please check QuickTax Online.ca/update for updated delivery information. Internet connection and acceptance of product update is required to access Audit Defence purchase details. Audit Defence is not available for QuickTax Online Business Incorporated or residents of the Province of Quebec.

7 Income tax preparation software companies must seek NETFILE certification from the Canada Revenue Agency (the “CRA") for tax preparation software products which are to be used in conjunction with CRA’s NETFILE electronic tax filing service. NETFILE Certification of this product from the CRA may or may not have been obtained at this time. Please consult the CRA Web site at netfile.gc.ca beginning February 2010 to determine the status of this product’s application for certification.

8 In most cases, you can receive your refund in as little as 8 business days with NETFILE, compared to four to six weeks for a paper return. Some exceptions apply. Please visit the CRA website at netfile.gc.ca for details.

9 For Standard, email and chat support is free. For Platinum and Unincorporated, technical support by phone, email and chat is free. Intuit reserves the right to limit each telephone contact. Support availability subject to occasional downtime for systems and server maintenance, company events, observed Canadian holidays, and events beyond our controls. See QuickTax Online.ca/support for more details.

10 Available through participating providers. Visit QuickTax Online.ca to learn more.

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