Taxdoo provides self-preparation software for non-resident and emigrant tax returns in Canada, offering an all-in-one solution for individuals to complete their Canadian tax obligations. The platform simplifies the process of filing tax returns for those who are not permanent residents or are leaving Canada.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Non-residents and emigrants in Canada often face complexities in understanding and fulfilling their tax obligations, potentially leading to overpayment of taxes or non-compliance with Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations. Navigating the Canadian tax system can be particularly challenging for individuals unfamiliar with its specific rules and requirements.
Solution
Taxback provides a streamlined online service to assist non-residents and emigrants in Canada with filing their tax returns and claiming eligible refunds. The platform simplifies the tax return process by guiding users through a short online questionnaire and handling the necessary paperwork. Taxback's team of experts ensures that users claim all applicable expenses, credits, and deductions, maximizing their potential tax refund while maintaining compliance with CRA regulations. The service includes document retrieval assistance, refund estimation, and direct transfer of refunds to the user's bank account, regardless of their location.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes non-residents working in Canada on temporary work visas (e.g., working holidaymakers), international students, and individuals who have emigrated from Canada.
Features
- Online questionnaire to gather necessary tax information
- Expert review of tax profiles to identify eligible expenses and credits
- Document retrieval service to obtain missing T4s or payslips
- Determination of residency status for accurate tax filing
- Preparation and filing of Canadian tax returns in compliance with tax laws
- Monitoring of application progress with the Canadian Revenue Agency
- Multi-lingual customer support via live chat
- Tax calculator for refund estimation