Self Employment

Do I need a GST or HST number?

Even freelancers who haven’t yet hit the $30,000 earnings threshold should think about charging the goods and services tax.

Taxes

Is the capital gains hike legally binding? What it would take to change the rules

A change to the capital gains inclusion rate takes effect on June 25. We look at the likelihood of...

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How to prepare for future changes in tax policy—including capital gains tax

What do changes to capital gains in Canada teach us about tax planning generally? And how should we approach...

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“Can I use a personal credit card for business expenses?”—and other small business questions, answered

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Does Etsy submit your taxes?—This and more in our Canadian seller tax guide

Got a side hustle that involves crafting, vintage items or anything else you can sell on Etsy? This Canadian...

Self Employment

How are Uber drivers and other gig workers taxed in Canada?

If you earn money as a gig worker or an independent contractor—even for just a few hours a week—here...

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How are you taxed when you sell a small business?

How do you report the income from the sale of a small business? What are the tax implications? And...

Taxes

Self-employed? Here’s how to file taxes for a side hustle

Here’s what newly self-employed Canadians need to know about income tax deadlines, side-hustle tax deductions and more.

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RRIF withdrawals: What should seniors with million-dollar portfolios do?

Seniors with large retirement accounts face a big tax-deferred liability. Which tax and estate planning strategies might help?