Almost 80 per cent of tax returns were filed electronically through the Canada Revenue Agency's Netfile or EFile systems. Some tax software packages allow users to file their returns via a ...

Netfile is an online service that allows Canadians to file their taxes electronically with approved software.

Netfile is only available if you complete your taxes with Canada Revenue-certified software programs, which means QuickTax, TaxWiz or UFile.

If you were planning on preparing and filing your taxes before the weekend's up, you still can despite the CRA's NETFILE outage.

It's easy to see how Netfile opens the door to more false claims. With Netfile, you complete your return using tax software available in stores or online and then transmit the information directed ...

Canadians trying to file their tax returns using Netfile have had their deadline extended from midnight Wednesday to May 6 due to problems with the Canada Revenue Agency's website.