TURBOTAX SELF-EMPLOYED
You work hard for your money,
keep more of it
Side hustle or freelance work? We’ll guide you through your taxes and catch every deduction—so you get every dollar you deserve.
Side hustle or freelance work? We’ll guide you through your taxes and catch every deduction—so you get every dollar you deserve.
Never miss a tax break
Home office, vehicle, supplies, and more—if there’s a self-employment deduction you can get, we’ll help you claim it.
Get step-by-step guidance
Tell us about your year and we’ll walk you through everything you need to claim your personal and side-gig income.
Know it’s done right
We’ll flag any mistakes before you file and help make sure your return is 100% accurate, guaranteed*.
File confidently whether you do it all yourself or get help from a real Canadian tax expert.
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Compare filing options | Do It YourselfFile your own taxes | Expert AssistFile with expert help | Expert Full ServiceExpert files your taxes |
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Product support Tap into the TurboTax Community for general help, tutorials, and more. Some editions of TurboTax also include phone and one-way video support. | |||
Unlimited, year-round expert help*Connect with a tax expert anytime, even after you file, whether you do your taxes yourself or hand them off to us. | |||
Final expert reviewGet a final review by a tax expert to ensure 100% accuracy and your best result, guaranteed*. | |||
Audit supportIf you're audited, a tax expert can read your review letter and guide you through what to do next. | |||
Expert does your taxesHave a tax expert prepare, review, and file your taxes for you from start to finish. Ready with your docs? Get your taxes done same-day*. | |||
Audit DefenceIf you’re reviewed or audited, a tax expert deals directly with the CRA for you, up to 3 years after filing. Add-on available for TurboTax Online and Assist & Review. | |||
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Imports tax docs to pre-fill your returnLets you upload last year’s T1 and connects to CRA’s Auto-fill my return so you can skip the typing. | |||
Finds relevant credits and deductionsSearches 100+ deductions and credits to maximize your refund. | |||
Optimizes your return for the best resultFinds tax-saving opportunities like the best split for donations, medical expenses, RRSP contributions, and more. | |||
Refile a returnEasily go back into a return to make adjustments if you need to refile to the CRA. | |||
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Skip the typing and auto-fill your info
Upload last year’s return or import your tax slips directly from the CRA to speed up your work.
Track and organize receipts on the go
Scan receipts right into the TurboTax mobile app at any time. We’ll add them up and auto-categorize them for you.
Import Uber or Etsy income in one click
Connect your account and we’ll automatically pull in every ride and sale, so you won’t miss any deductions.
If you’re earning income from freelance work or a side hustle, you’ll need to report it—even if it’s just a few dollars. But here’s the good news: You can deduct business expenses like mileage, supplies, and home office costs, which can significantly lower your taxes.
A side hustle is any work where you're trying to make a profit—like freelance design, rideshare driving, or selling crafts online. That's what the CRA calls self-employment or business income.
Not sure if yours counts? If you're consistently providing a service or selling goods to earn money, it's likely a side hustle. Selling an old personal item or earning regular employment income (with a T4) doesn't count.
You have two key dates to remember: pay any taxes owed by April 30 to avoid interest, and file your return by June 15.
You can deduct any reasonable business expense—basically, if you spent money to earn your side income, it counts.
This includes vehicle costs (gas, insurance, maintenance), home office expenses (rent, utilities, internet), supplies, platform fees, advertising, and professional services or tax prep software (like TurboTax Self-Employed).
You don’t need to worry about forms, we’ll handle them for you. We'll ask you easy questions about your income and expenses, then automatically fill out the T2125 (the main form for side income) behind the scenes.
No, you don't need to file GST/HST unless your business revenue hits $30,000 in a year. Below that, you're a "small supplier" and don't need to register or charge GST/HST.
One exception: rideshare drivers (Uber, Lyft) need to register and charge GST/HST from day one, regardless of income.
TurboTax Self-Employed is also designed for sole proprietors like you. We'll walk you through your business income and expenses, make sure you get every deduction, and handle both your business and personal taxes in one place.
Yes! If you didn’t file with TurboTax last year, you can file with unlimited tax expert help for only $60 (savings of up to $90).
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If you’re 25 or younger, you can file with unlimited tax expert help for just $20 per return (savings of up to $130).
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With Do It Yourself, you do your taxes on your own using our step-by-step guide. With Expert Assist, you still do your taxes, but you can get unlimited help from our tax experts along the way. Plus, they'll review everything before you file.
You can connect with a tax expert as often as you need, and ask as many questions as you want, at no extra cost. Use the “Live help” button to chat with an expert or set up a video call at a time that’s convenient for you.
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Our experts are available during business hours year-round, with extended nights and weekend hours during tax season when you need us most.
Our TurboTax experts include accountants (CPA—Certified Public Accountant) and tax experts who have an average of 10 years of experience with Canadian taxes.
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