Guides
Practical guides on invoicing, taxes, and expenses for Canadian freelancers and sole proprietors.
- How to Invoice as a Freelancer in Canada
A practical guide to invoicing as a freelancer or sole proprietor in Canada, including what to include and how GST/HST fits in.
- GST/HST on Invoices — When and How to Charge It
When Canadian freelancers need to charge GST/HST on invoices, how to calculate it correctly, and what changes by province.
- Invoice Requirements Checklist for Canadian Sole Proprietors
A quick checklist of what a compliant invoice needs as a Canadian sole proprietor, from business details to tax lines.
- How Self-Employment Tax Works in Canada
There's no separate "self-employment tax" in Canada — here's how income tax and CPP/QPP actually combine for the self-employed.
- CPP/QPP for Self-Employed, Explained
How CPP and QPP contributions work for the self-employed in Canada — rates, the deduction/credit split, and the second-tier contribution.
- Quarterly Tax Instalments — Do You Need to Pay CRA in Advance?
When self-employed Canadians must pay quarterly tax instalments, the $3,000 threshold, due dates, and what happens if you miss one.
- How the GST/HST Reverse Calculator Works
How to pull a pre-tax amount out of a tax-included total — the formula, why you can't just subtract the tax percentage, and a worked example.
- GST/HST/PST Rates by Province, 2026
The complete 2026 GST, HST, and PST/QST rate table for every Canadian province and territory, and which taxes apply where.
- Do I Need a GST/HST Number as a Freelancer?
Whether you're required to register for a GST/HST number as a Canadian freelancer, the small-supplier threshold, and when voluntary registration makes sense anyway.
- CRA Mileage Rate 2026 and How to Claim Vehicle Expenses
The 2026 CRA per-kilometre mileage rate, the territory bonus, and why self-employed sole proprietors can't just multiply kilometres by that rate to get their deduction.
- What Counts as a Business Trip for the CRA Mileage Deduction
Which vehicle trips actually count as business travel for CRA purposes — and why your regular commute doesn't, even if you're self-employed.
- What Your CRA Mileage Log Actually Needs to Show
What a CRA-compliant mileage logbook must record, the difference between the full and simplified logbook methods, and how long to keep it.