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For any #Canadian Linux users out there who haven't done their #taxes and are wondering about whether they have to fire up a Windows VM just to run tax software again, here's an option. There's also potentially a nasty surprise in store for you if you do this in VirtualBox.

I've used a number of tax packages over the years, as they merged or got bought out by other companies. For the last 10, it's been #UFile, which is #Windows-only. [1] I usually fire up an old Windows VM in #VirtualBox, but if you're running a recent Linux kernel, you'll find VirtualBox is broken and won't run. Oops. Now you're in a panic because you need to do your taxes before the end of the month...

I haven't checked to see if you could use kvm/virt-manager or another #VM system.

The next obvious way, if you don't want to install Windows on bare metal, is to try using #Wine to run the software directly on #Linux. If you search the net, you'll find a little info about doing this. A lot is ancient, but still seems to apply - but the stuff I found was not detailed at all, just people saying "it works" or similar.

I was able to finish the process, but ran into some issues, a few of which were not obvious. I thought this might help others.

[1] Well, they have an online version you can use in a browser, but I don't know why anyone would feel comfortable putting such sensitive information into some random company's web page.

#TaxSoftware #IncomeTaxSoftware #CRA #CanadaRevenueAgency #Canada

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Looking for FREE tax prep recommendations.

What I was using is no longer free, so I have to switch, which I'm not happy about. Filing online already triggers my anxiety. For decades, I did it myself by hand.

Regardless, it has to be done.

*I avoid subscriptions.

My needs are straightforward:
• I claim only me
• SS income
• small pension
• interest income
• must file a MT return, too

Any suggestions?

#Tax #Taxes #TaxSoftware #Today #Question

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IRS slashes its "direct file" feature, leaving #taxpayers to #navigate the labyrinthine world of #tax software 🌀. As if doing taxes wasn't already like running a marathon with weights strapped to your feet, now you'll need a GPS to find a decent #filing service. 🗺️💰
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@johnefrancis

I would love to have a Linux-native Canadian tax app, but they don't exist to the best of my knowledge. I've been using Windows versions of various tax packages (BisonTax, TurboTax, now Ufile) in a virtual machine I keep for just that purpose.

The Windows versions of Ufile don't have a particularly fancy UI; they might run okay under Wine, but I've not tried. It's also possible it would refuse to run on anything but a real Windows installation because of the CRA certification or something.

#Canada #taxes #TaxSoftware #linux

@calvin

I don't trust my tax information to an online service. But being a Linux-only user, it leaves one in a bit of a pickle for tax software.

I know people have successfully run various Canadian tax software packages under Wine or another emulator - the one associated with the Steam platform is often mentioned. But I just use a virtual machine with an actual windows install on it. I fire it up at tax time and then I don't use it again until next year.

#linux #taxes #TaxSoftware

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I took a deep dive into the Valais tax software during the last 4 hours. Need a lot of coffee now! ☕️☕️☕️

Why don't public authorities hire UX designers? There's so much potential for improvements. 😵

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