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Plain-English guides on receipts, expenses, and taxes for self-employed Canadians.
August 10, 2026
Home Office Tax Deduction for Canadian Freelancers: Rules and Calculation
How self-employed Canadians calculate the business-use-of-home deduction — the square-footage percentage, what expenses qualify, mortgage interest vs. principal, and why most accountants say to think twice before claiming CCA on your home.
July 20, 2026
Self-Employed Tax Deductions Checklist: 15 Expenses You Can Claim
A working checklist of the expenses Canadian freelancers and sole proprietors most commonly claim on the T2125 — from advertising to home office to vehicle costs — and the ones that trip people up.
July 13, 2026
Best Receipt Scanner Apps for Canadian Freelancers
Expensify, Wave, Dext, and the discontinued QuickBooks Self-Employed — how the main receipt and expense tools compare for a solo Canadian freelancer filing a T2125, and what to actually look for.
July 6, 2026
The CRA Meals and Entertainment 50% Rule Explained
How the CRA's 50% limit on meals and entertainment actually works for Canadian freelancers and sole proprietors — what qualifies, what doesn't, and the exceptions worth knowing.
July 4, 2026
Claiming Your Cell Phone Bill: Self-Employed and Freelancer Rules
Can you deduct your cell phone bill as a self-employed Canadian? Yes, the business-use portion — here's how the CRA's rules on airtime, home phones, and internet actually work.
July 4, 2026
T2125 Expense Categories, Explained in Plain English
What each expense line on the CRA's T2125 form actually means for Canadian freelancers and sole proprietors — advertising, meals, vehicle, home office, and more.
July 4, 2026
How Long Do You Need to Keep Receipts for the CRA?
The CRA expects self-employed Canadians to keep receipts for six years from the end of the tax year they relate to. Here's how to count it and what to keep.