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Where to start with Canadian tax
Five entry points -- pick the one that matches your situation. Each is a short, CRA-grounded orientation that points you to the right calculators, guides, and deeper content for where you are.
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I just went self-employed →
Sole proprietor / freelancer. Your first registrations, GST/HST, expenses, CPP, and instalments.
I have (or am considering) a corporation →
CCPC owner-operators: the small business deduction, salary vs dividends, TOSI, and the PSB trap.
I rent out property →
Rental income on Form T776, CCA on buildings, deductible expenses, and the GST-exempt residential rent rule.
I have a side hustle alongside a job →
Reporting platform / gig / online-seller income on top of T4 employment, and when GST/HST kicks in.
I'm leaving (or returning to) Canada →
Residency, the departure deemed-disposition tax, and what changes when you emigrate or come back.