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Gig Worker Taxes, Done Right.

Rideshare. Food delivery. Freelance. Task platforms. If you earn from a gig app, you’re self-employed in Canada — and you have deductions that can significantly reduce what you owe.

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Gig Economy Deductions

Deductions Gig Workers Miss

Gig platforms send you a T4A at year-end — that’s the total they paid you, before your expenses. Your actual taxable income is often much lower once we claim your deductions.

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Vehicle Expenses (Rideshare & Delivery)

Fuel, oil, tires, insurance, maintenance, and CCA on your vehicle — calculated based on your business-use percentage using your trip logs from the app.

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Phone & Data Plan

Your smartphone is a business tool. We claim the business-use portion of your phone and data plan — typically 50–80% for active gig workers.

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Supplies & Gear

Delivery bags, car mount, dash cam, insulated bags (DoorDash/SkipTheDishes), bicycle (Uber Eats), and protective equipment are all deductible.

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Platform Fees & Commissions

Fees deducted by the platform (Uber’s service fee, Fiverr’s 20% cut) reduce your gross revenue. We calculate your net business income correctly.

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Home Office (Freelancers)

If you work as a freelancer, graphic designer, writer, or virtual assistant from home, your workspace qualifies for a home office deduction.

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HST/GST Registration

Uber automatically collects HST on rideshare trips, but DoorDash, Fiverr, and others may not. We assess whether you need to register and file your own HST return.

Common Questions

Gig Worker Tax FAQs

Do I need to file taxes if I only earned $5,000 driving Uber?

Yes. Any self-employment income must be reported on a T2125, regardless of the amount. However, after deducting vehicle expenses, phone, and other costs, you may owe very little or nothing — and you might even get a refund from other credits. Filing also preserves your RRSP contribution room.

Does Uber collect HST on my behalf?

Uber collects and remits HST on rideshare fares directly, so you don’t need to separately register for HST on Uber income. However, if you also drive for delivery platforms or earn from other sources, you may need your own HST registration. We assess your complete income picture.

I drive for Uber AND have a regular job. How does this work?

You’ll have a T4 from your employer (employment income) and a T4A from Uber (self-employment income). We file both on the same T1 return. Your vehicle and other gig expenses are claimed on the T2125 against your Uber income only — not against your employment income.

What if I drove for multiple apps — Uber, DoorDash, and SkipTheDishes?

All platform income is combined on a single T2125 as one self-employment activity. You’ll have a T4A from each platform. We combine all income streams and apply your total vehicle and expense deductions against the combined income.