my short version is 1. I use Linux 2. the requirement to pay a tax to the Intuit monopoly to fullfill obligations with the government is unacceptable and is not compatible with 1 3. The cost is too high (I have to use a professional)

The majority of tax filings do not require changes in the listed requirements, and approval of these requirements could be done on a simple online or physical form annually. Handling tax submissions on an exception basis would simplify this annual task, which would be a tangible benefit to many citizens for whom the current system does not serve well. Additionally, the current system lends itself to abuse by the tax preparation industry, which exists solely to profit from the current process. If this industry were 100% owned and operated by Canadian companies, with the profits benefiting Canadians, it would still represent an implicit tax on citizens of dubious value. Given that many tax industry companies have foreign ownership, the current system represents a completely unnecessary subsidy of foreign interests. I strongly support changes to this system that disrupt the tax industry.

@McsaMatt 💯💯 Definitely agree! Thanks Matt!

@McsaMatt I too was disappointed in the consultation design. The questions were like “automatic filing will be so very hard for us(whining sound), so make sure to answer in a way that supports us”. Nope, select other and tell them what you really think.