Self-Employed & Gig Workers
Tax preparation and bookkeeping built around the realities of self-employed and gig work — vehicle expenses, business-use-of-home, GST/HST, and T2125 business income reporting.
Who this is for
Is this service right for you?
- Uber, Lyft, and delivery drivers
- Independent contractors and consultants
- Freelancers across creative and professional fields
- Tradespeople operating as sole proprietors
What's included
Here's what we handle
- Preparation of the T2125 Statement of Business Activities
- Review of eligible vehicle and mileage expenses
- Business-use-of-home expense calculations
- GST/HST registration and filing guidance for gig income
- Bookkeeping for ongoing self-employed income and expenses
- Catch-up filing for prior years
Process
How we work together
- 01
Review your situation
We review your income sources, mileage records, and expense receipts.
- 02
Organize your records
We help you get mileage logs, expense categories, and receipts into a usable state if they aren't already.
- 03
Prepare your T2125
Business income and eligible expenses are reported alongside your personal T1.
- 04
File and plan ahead
Your return is filed, and we discuss what to track going forward to make next year easier.
Getting started
Documents you'll likely need
Income Records
- Platform income summaries (Uber, Lyft, delivery apps, etc.)
- Invoices issued to clients
- Any T4A slips received
Expense Records
- Mileage log or vehicle expense records
- Fuel, insurance, and maintenance receipts
- Phone and business-use-of-home records
- Supplies and equipment purchases
A note on document sharing
Special situations
We also help with
- First year of gig or contract work
- Mixed employment and self-employment income in the same year
- GST/HST registration questions for platform-based income
FAQ
Common questions
Yes — vehicle expense deductions depend on records that show your business-use percentage, such as a mileage log or trip data from your driving app. Eligibility and the exact deductible amount depend on your specific facts and current CRA rules.
In most cases, yes — taxi and ridesharing services have specific GST/HST rules that differ from the general small supplier threshold. We can confirm your exact obligation based on the platforms you work with.
That's common. Your T4 employment income and your self-employment income are reported together on the same personal return, using the T2125 form for the business portion.
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