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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on June 24, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Tax Preparation Software

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1000529820International

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NAICS: 541213
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Tax Preparation Software
Solicitation # 1000529820A
The Canada Revenue Agency is seeking a commercial off-the-shelf tax preparation software solution to support the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program and the Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program in Quebec, aimed at assisting low-income individuals with simple tax filings. The software must be capable of preparing and electronically filing both federal T1 and Quebec TP-1 income tax returns in English and French, accurately calculating all applicable tax credits and deductions. The contract is initially for one year with an option to extend for up to five additional one-year periods, subject to performance and funding. Only Canadian suppliers and those from applicable trade partner countries are eligible to respond. Proposals must be submitted via the Connect service provided by Canada Post, with no direct email submissions accepted, and must comply with mandatory criteria including specific EFILE number format requirements. All documentation must be in English or French, and bidders who previously submitted proposals under the canceled solicitation must either submit a completely new proposal or confirm in writing that their prior submission remains valid with any necessary updates. The deadline for submissions is August 25, 2026, at 07:00 PM EDT, and the award will go to the bid with the highest combined score for technical merit and price. Queries must be directed in writing to the contracting authority via email, and all delivery points are within Canada.
Canada Revenue Agency - (Administered Activities)

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The Canada Revenue Agency is seeking a commercial off-the-shelf tax preparation software solution to support the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program and the Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program in Quebec, enabling volunteers to assist low-income individuals with filing federal T1 and provincial TP-1 tax returns in both English and French. The software must fully handle all applicable tax calculations, credits, and filing requirements for both levels of government, with WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility compliance as a mandatory technical requirement. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price agreement with an initial twelve-month term and options to extend for up to five additional one-year periods, during which the government may also exercise options to purchase additional activation keys, USB keys, and training licenses at pre-priced rates. Bids must be submitted via Canada Post’s Connect service after initiating a formal conversation through the designated email, and all proposals must be in English or French. Evaluation will be based on a weighted trade-off approach, where technical merit accounts for 10% of the total score and price constitutes 90%, with technical criteria scored on a strict pass/fail basis totaling 80 points. Key technical requirements include provision of software change descriptions and screenshots, automatic system notifications, logging capabilities, and submission of a corporate environmental policy. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of Canadian federal clauses covering agency restructuring, applicable laws, entire agreement, modifications, and severability, while also embedding supplier integrity, conflict of interest, anti-bribery, anti-forced labor, and international sanctions provisions. Bidders must provide business numbers for all joint venture members, certify compliance with the Supplier Integrity Directive, and disclose any former public servant employment or foreign criminal convictions. All deliverables, including software and licensing materials, become the property of Canada upon delivery, subject to inspection and acceptance at destination. No physical packaging or military marking standards apply, and there are no security clearance requirements beyond escort policies for personnel visiting CRA premises. The procurement is open to Canadian suppliers and partners under multiple international trade agreements. Final proposals must be organized into three distinct sections—technical bid, financial proposal, and certifications—with submissions limited to PDF or HTML formats through the Connect portal, and no direct email submissions are permitted.

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CRA seeks contractor for bilingual tax software supporting Quebec volunteer tax programs, 12-month contract.

Agency

Government of Canada → Canada Revenue AgencyView Agency

NAICS

541213 - Tax Preparation ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

*Canada, CAN

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NONE

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Canada Revenue Agency RFP 1000529820 Tax Preparation Software

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RFP 1000529820 Amendment 001 for Tax Preparation Software

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Modification 001 to Solicitation 1000529820 for Tax Preparation Software

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Logiciel-Preparation-impots-FR_1 RFP 1000529820

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Canada Revenue Agency
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Government of Canada → Canada Revenue Agency
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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) intends to enter into a contract with a single contractor for the provision of commercial off-the-shelf tax preparation software to support the delivery of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) and the Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program (ITAVP) in the province of Quebec. The CVITP and ITAVP are community-based outreach programs designed to help individuals with low income and simple tax situations complete their income tax and benefit returns. Under these programs, the CRA provides training to volunteers who assist eligible individuals. This requirement is for a commercial off-the-shelf software solution capable of performing all tasks required to prepare and file Canadian federal income tax and benefit returns (T1) as well as provincial and territorial income tax returns, including Quebec TP-1 returns, in both English and French. The software must support all applicable tax calculations and credits. The resulting contract will be for an initial period of twelve (12) months, with options to extend the contract for up to five (5) additional one-year periods. Bids must comply with all requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the highest combined rating of technical merit and price will be recommended for contract award. Proposal documents and supporting information must be submitted in either English or French. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority by email at: hamza.khangui@cra-arc.gc.ca Bids must be submitted using the Canada Post Corporation’s Connect service. When responding, proposals must be delivered to: Canada Revenue Agency Bid Receiving Unit BRUg@cra-arc.gc.ca Bids will not be accepted if emailed directly to this email address. This email address must be used only to request that CRA open a Connect conversation, as detailed in Standard Instructions 2003. Bidders must not use their own licensing agreement for Connect to initiate a Connect conversation with CRA. The CRA reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Delivery points are within Canada. There are no security requirements associated with this requirement. This procurement is subject to the following trade agreements: World Trade Organization – Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-GPA) Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA) This procurement is open to Canadian suppliers and suppliers of an applicable trading partner.

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