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Canadian self-employed, plainly explained.
Bookkeeping, tax, and CRA know-how. Researched, sourced, and written for the freelancer or small-corp owner who has to actually file the form.
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How much should a Canadian freelancer set aside for taxes?
A 2025-2026 walkthrough of federal tax, provincial tax, CPP1, CPP2 and GST/HST for Canadian freelancers, with rules of thumb by income band and worked examples
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Do I Need to Register for GST/HST as a Freelancer in Canada?
A plain-English answer for Canadian freelancers wondering about the $30,000 small-supplier threshold, the two CRA triggers, and how registration actually works