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CRA SimpleFile (free tax filing for people with lower income and a simple tax situation)

CRA SimpleFile (free tax filing for people with lower income and a simple tax situation) is a program run by the Canada Revenue Agency for people with no income, or a lower income from set sources like T4 slips, and a simple tax situation. Checked on the official page on October 16, 2026.

You likely qualify if: Resident of Canada for tax purposes; Lower income and a simple tax situation; Filing for yourself.

Free. Never pay anyone to apply.

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SimpleFile is a free Canada Revenue Agency service to file your income tax and benefit return. SimpleFile Digital works with or without an invitation. SimpleFile by Phone and by Paper need an invitation. The CRA says it will send invitations in September 2026 for 2025 returns. Filing gets you the benefits and credits you may be owed.

Who qualifies

People with no income, or a lower income from set sources like T4 slips, and a simple tax situation.

You likely qualify if:

  • Resident of Canada for tax purposes
  • Lower income and a simple tax situation
  • Filing for yourself

How to apply

  1. Apply on their website.
  2. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Where else they are

Their website is canada.ca/.../simplefile.html.

Good to know

  • CostFree
  • Their stepsCheck the list of criteria on the SimpleFile page. Use SimpleFile Digital, or follow your invitation.

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What to bring

  • CRA sign in for SimpleFile Digital

Dates

The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.

Source

Checked on October 16, 2026 on the official page

Run by Canada Revenue Agency.

We read this on their own website on October 16, 2026. Read from: canada.ca/.../simplefile.html.

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