When is the Next Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Payment Date
As an accountant and tax strategist, I know that walking into a grocery store in 2026 can feel like a high-stakes math problem. With the cost of eggs, milk and bread still straining household budgets, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has officially introduced the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit to replace the old GST/HST credit […]
How Much Tax Do Uber and Lyft Drivers Actually Pay in Canada
The most common question I see from Canadian rideshare drivers is simple: “How much is the government going to take from my Uber or Lyft income?” The answer isn’t a flat percentage. Unlike a paycheck where tax is deducted automatically by source, gig economy drivers are independent contractors. This means the tax burden shifts entirely […]
How to File Instacart Taxes in Canada With T4A Form and CRA Deductions Guide
Last month, I worked with an Instacart shopper from Mississauga who’d been delivering for two years. She thought Instacart handled her taxes, so she never filed a return. Then the CRA finally sent her a notice, she owed over $7,000 in back taxes, penalties and interest. She said, “But I never got a T4.” Here’s […]
How to File Back Taxes in Canada and Claim Up to 10 Years of Refunds
Let’s address the elephant in the room. You haven’t filed your taxes in a while. Maybe you drove for Uber back in 2019 and didn’t report the income because it felt “small.” Maybe you stopped filing in 2021 because your T4 job paused during the pandemic and you thought, “No income, no problem.” Or maybe […]
Uber Driver GST/HST Canada 2026: Registration, ITCs & CRA Rules
If you drive for Uber in Canada, you are legally considered a self-employed taxi business by the CRA. That means: You must register for GST/HST You must file GST/HST returns You can claim Input Tax Credits (ITCs) You can receive GST/HST refunds Most Uber drivers either overpay tax or don’t claim everything they’re entitled to. […]
How to Find the Best Accountant for IT Contractors in Canada
Most IT contractors and consultants don’t start looking for an accountant because they want tax optimization. They start looking because something went wrong. Maybe GST/HST stopped making sense.Maybe a letter arrived from the Canada Revenue Agency.Maybe tax software that worked fine last year suddenly feels risky. If you’re contracting in Canada especially in tech, taxes […]
2026 CRA Tax Changes for Uber, DoorDash and Instacart Drivers in Canada
If you earn money through Uber, DoorDash, SkipTheDishes, Instacart or any other platform, the way your income is tracked, reported and audited in Canada has fundamentally changed. For years, the system relied on the honor code. You earned cash, you reported it (hopefully) and the CRA had no way to know exactly what you made […]
Canada 2026 Tax Credits & CRA Benefit Payment Dates (Full Schedule)
If you rely on CRA or Service Canada benefits, knowing the 2026 payment dates (and who qualifies) can save you a lot of stress. Below is the full 2026 benefit payment schedule, plus quick eligibility reminders so you can mark your calendar and move on with your life. This guide covers: Monthly and quarterly CRA […]
How Uber Drivers File Taxes in Canada with a T4 Job (2026 CRA Guide)
Driving for Uber while working a full-time or part-time T4 job is extremely common in Canada. Nurses, IT professionals, warehouse workers, students and office employees often use Uber to earn extra income on evenings or weekends. But this mix creates confusion every tax season. Many Uber drivers assume Uber income is “side money” that doesn’t […]
How to File IT Contractor Taxes in Canada: GST/HST, PSB Rules & CRA Compliance
Working as an IT contractor gives you freedom and a high day rate. But it also comes with a tax bill that looks very different from a T4 employee. If you’re a full-stack developer, solutions architect, or IT consultant in Canada, you don’t have an employer withholding tax for you. You don’t get a T4 […]