Are you self-employed? What to know as tax filing deadline approaches
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Canadians who are self-employed must file their 2023 income tax and benefit returns by Monday, June 17. Here’s what you need to know.
Canadians who are self-employed must file their 2023 income tax and benefit returns by Monday, June 17.
The official due date is June 15, but the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says because it falls on a Saturday, returns filed on or before June 17 will be considered on time.
The CRA issued a press release with details about filing on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know.
The CRA requires Canadians who earn self-employment income from a business they operate themselves or with a partner to file a tax return each year. Anyone whose spouse or common-law partner is self-employed also must file their tax return by the June 17 date.
Self-employed business owners must pay personal income tax, Canada Pension Plan contributions and employment insurance premiums, if eligible. Quebec is the only province requiring Quebec Pension Plan contributions.
“Don’t forget to register for a GST/HST account if you make more than $30,000 a year in revenue. You will want to make sure that you file your GST/HST returns on time to avoid any penalties and interest,” the CRA reminds Canadians in its press release.
New changes to GST/HST electronic filing as of this year now also require GST/HST registrants with a reporting period that begins in 2024 to file their returns electronically.
The CRA also notes that those with incorporated businesses follow different tax filing rules.
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