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GST/HST for Gig and Freelance Income in Canada
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If you earn money through gig platforms or freelance work in Canada, GST/HST is the obligation most people miss — until the CRA points it out. Here is when you have to register, when you do not, and how to stay compliant.
The $30,000 threshold
You are a 'small supplier' and not required to register for GST/HST while your worldwide taxable revenue stays at or below $30,000 over any four consecutive calendar quarters. That is a rolling 12-month total, not a calendar year. The moment you cross $30,000, you have 29 days to register.
The threshold counts all your business activity combined — rideshare plus online sales plus freelance invoices — not each platform separately.
The rideshare exception
If you drive for a ride-sharing platform such as Uber or Lyft, you must register for GST/HST from your first trip. The $30,000 threshold does not apply to commercial ride-sharing.
What changes once you register
- You charge GST (5%) or HST (13% in Ontario; 15% in NS, NB, NL, and PEI) on taxable sales
- You claim Input Tax Credits (ITCs) to recover the GST/HST you paid on business expenses
- You file a GST/HST return — annually, quarterly, or monthly — and remit the net amount
Should you register early?
Registering voluntarily before you hit $30,000 lets you claim ITCs on startup costs and equipment. It makes sense if you have significant business purchases or sell mainly to other registered businesses.
Quick reference
| Situation | GST/HST |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000, no ride-share | Optional (small supplier) |
| Cross $30,000 over 4 quarters | Register within 29 days |
| Ride-share driver | Register from the first trip |
| Registered | Charge tax, claim ITCs, file and remit |
Missing registration is costly — you can end up owing tax you should have collected, plus interest. Verify current rates and rules at canada.ca.
How Count myAccount helps
We check your revenue against the threshold, handle registration, and file your GST/HST alongside your self-employed return.
