It’s important to distinguish between the two products:
Depending on how you purchased the software, your activation key can be found in different locations: Ufile Activation Key
To activate your software and start your returns, follow these steps based on your version: : Open your UFile 2025 program. Click on Settings in the top-right corner. Select Tax return counter . Click the Add extra returns button. Enter your activation key and click Activate key (or OK ). For UFile Online : It’s important to distinguish between the two products:
| Feature | Ufile | TurboTax | Wealthsimple Tax | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | One key unlocks specific # of returns (e.g., 4, 8, 16). | Key unlocks specific version (Basic, Premier, Self-Employed). | No keys (donation model). | | Transferability | Can move key between computers. | Tied to one Intuit ID. | Cloud-based only. | | Expiration | Key expires if not used by Oct 31 of filing year. | Key expires after filing deadline. | N/A | | Ease of Use | Moderate (requires manual entry). | Easy (step-by-step interviews). | Very easy (automatic). | Click the Add extra returns button