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Wealthsimple Tax Review for Self-Employed Canadians (2026)

June 15, 2026 by Canada Business 2026

Wealthsimple Tax (formerly SimpleTax) is free for most self-employed Canadians filing T2125. 2026 review covering accuracy, GST/HST support, CCA, and who should use it.

Categories Software Tags self-employed taxes, T1 return, tax software, wealthsimple

Accounting and Taxes for Freelancers in Canada: Complete Guide (2026)

April 13, 2026 by Canada Business 2026

Complete guide to accounting and taxes for Canadian self-employed — bookkeeping tools, T2125, GST/HST, CPP, deadlines, and how to keep more of what you earn.

Categories Software Tags accounting, Canada, Self-Employed, T2125, Taxes

Best Chart of Accounts for Freelancers in Canada

May 3, 2025 by Canada Business 2026

A practical chart of accounts for Canadian freelancers — income and expense categories aligned to T2125, for Wave, FreshBooks, and QuickBooks Online.

Categories Software Tags Accounting & Bookkeeping, Best Chart Of Accounts For Freelancers Canada, Canada, Freelancer, Newcomer, Self-Employed, Small Business Canada, Software

How to Prepare Your Books for Tax Season in Canada

May 2, 2025 by Canada Business 2026

How Canadian freelancers prepare their books for tax season — year-end reconciliation, T2125 export, accountant handoff, and what to check before filing.

Categories Software Tags Accounting & Bookkeeping, Canada, CRA, Freelancer, How To Prepare Your Books For Tax Season In Canada, Newcomer, Self-Employed, Small Business Canada, Software, T2125

Monthly Bookkeeping Checklist for Canadian Freelancers

May 1, 2025 by Canada Business 2026

Monthly bookkeeping checklist for Canadian self-employed — income recording, expense categorization, bank reconciliation, GST/HST, and mileage log tasks.

Categories Software Tags Accounting & Bookkeeping, Canada, Freelancer, Monthly Bookkeeping Checklist For Freelancers Canada, Newcomer, Self-Employed, Small Business Canada, Software

Do You Need a Bookkeeper as a Freelancer in Canada?

April 30, 2025 by Canada Business 2026

Most Canadian freelancers don’t need a bookkeeper — until they do. Learn the signs it’s time to outsource bookkeeping and what it costs in 2026.

Categories Software Tags Accounting & Bookkeeping, Canada, Do You Need A Bookkeeper As A Freelancer In Canada, Freelancer, Newcomer, Self-Employed, Small Business Canada, Software

Wave Accounting Review for Freelancers in Canada (2026)

April 29, 2025 by Canada Business 2026

Honest Wave Accounting review for Canadian freelancers — what’s free, what’s paid, GST/HST features, limitations, and when to upgrade to FreshBooks or QuickBooks.

Categories Software Tags Accounting & Bookkeeping, Canada, Freelancer, Newcomer, Self-Employed, Small Business Canada, Software, Wave Accounting For Freelancers In Canada

Cash vs Accrual Accounting for Freelancers in Canada

April 26, 2025 by Canada Business 2026

Cash vs accrual accounting for Canadian self-employed — what each method means, which the CRA expects for sole proprietors, and when to switch.

Categories Software Tags Accounting & Bookkeeping, Canada, Cash Vs Accrual Accounting For Freelancers In Canada, Freelancer, Newcomer, Self-Employed, Small Business Canada, Software

How to Track Expenses as a Freelancer in Canada

April 22, 2025 by Canada Business 2026

How Canadian freelancers should track business expenses — capture workflow, categorization for T2125, GST/HST tracking, and monthly reconciliation routine.

Categories Software Tags Accounting & Bookkeeping, Canada, Freelancer, How To Track Expenses As A Freelancer In Canada, Newcomer, Self-Employed, Small Business Canada, Software

Bookkeeping Basics for Self-Employed Canadians

April 21, 2025 by Canada Business 2026

Bookkeeping basics for Canadian self-employed — income and expense categories, reconciliation, monthly routine, and how good books reduce your tax bill.

Categories Software Tags Accounting & Bookkeeping, Bookkeeping Basics For Self Employed Canada, Canada, Freelancer, Newcomer, Self-Employed, Small Business Canada, Software
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