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Your self-employed tax return, filed accurately.
Messy records, mixed expenses, missing receipts — that’s not a problem we walk away from. Count myAccount assigns a specialist to your file who sorts what you have, identifies what you can claim, and files before the deadline.
Self-employed tax filing in Canada covers freelancers, contractors, gig workers, and platform earners who file a T1 personal return with Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached. T2125 reports your business income and eligible expenses, reducing what you’re taxed on. If your revenue crosses $30,000 in any four consecutive quarters, GST/HST registration is mandatory. Count myAccount assigns a specialist to your file, handles T2125 preparation, identifies deductions, and files with the CRA — at a fixed rate confirmed before you start.
For freelancers, contractors, and platform workers across Canada
If you earn outside a T4 — or alongside one — your business income goes on Form T2125. Here’s who we file for.
Gig platform workers
You earn through Uber, DoorDash, Lyft, Airbnb, or a comparable platform. The CRA treats this as self-employment income — not a hobby, not optional to report. Since January 2024, platforms report your earnings to the CRA directly. Your return has to match.
Freelancers and independent contractors
You invoice clients, work on contract, or run a service-based practice — design, consulting, writing, trades, healthcare. Your income goes on T2125 regardless of whether you have one client or twenty.
Side-hustle operators
You have a T4 from an employer and additional income from a side business or platform. Both go on the same return. T2125 handles the business side; your T4 income sits alongside it.
Anyone approaching or past the $30,000 GST/HST threshold
Once your taxable revenue crosses $30,000 in any four consecutive quarters, registration is mandatory — not optional. Count myAccount handles registration and filing as part of the Self-Employed + GST package.
What does your self-employed tax filing include?
Count myAccount offers two self-employed tax filing packages.
Self-Employed Filing
T2125 preparation — business income and eligible expenses
Vehicle and home office deduction calculation
CPP contributions on self-employment income
Federal and provincial credits and deductions
CRA e-filing
CRA correspondence support after submission
Self-Employed + GST
Everything above, plus:
GST/HST return preparation and filing
HST account registration (if not yet registered)
Audit protection is included in select packages.
How does self-employed tax filing work with Count myAccount?
Five steps, one specialist. Your return moves through a defined process from intake to CRA follow-up — no gaps, no handoffs to strangers.
Share what you have
Upload your income records, expense receipts, and any platform summaries through the intake form. The checklist tells you exactly what to gather. If records are incomplete, your specialist will flag what can be reconstructed and what’s needed.
Your specialist reviews your file
Count myAccount assigns a specialist based on your income type. They calculate your business income, identify eligible deductions — vehicle, home office, equipment, professional fees — and prepare T2125.
You review before filing
Your specialist walks through the return — what’s being claimed, what the numbers look like, what to expect from the CRA. Nothing is submitted until you confirm.
E-file with the CRA
Your return is submitted electronically. If you’re in the Self-Employed + GST package, the HST return goes in at the same time.
CRA follow-up is covered
If the CRA requests documentation or sends a review notice after filing, Count myAccount handles the response. This is part of the engagement.
What clients say
“Farhad helped me file my taxes in Canada as a freelancer. He guided and advised me throughout the entire process. It’s a real relief to have someone who knows the system and makes you feel confident — especially when you’re in a country that’s not your own and you’re not really sure how taxes work.”
“Before working with them, I was simply filing taxes as an employee without really understanding the opportunities available to me. Samira helped me see things from a completely different perspective and made me aware of how I can legally use my expenses to reduce my taxes and even get money back.”
“I really appreciate the sense of trust you gave me. I liked your workflow — you can genuinely feel the difference. I’m very happy with the result. Also, your support in responding to CRA questions was truly valuable to me.”
“Farhad is extremely professional, reliable, and highly knowledgeable. His attention to detail and clear communication make managing our finances and taxes smooth and stress-free. We truly appreciate his support.”
Why file with Count myAccount
Generic preparers treat self-employed returns like a quick add-on — priced after the fact, routed to whoever’s free, and closed the moment they’re filed. Count myAccount is built differently.
Messy records are the norm, not the exception. Most self-employed filers don’t have clean books. Mixed accounts, missing receipts, platform income across three apps — Count myAccount’s intake process is built for this. Your specialist works with what exists and flags what’s missing, not the other way around.
Every deduction reviewed before filing. Vehicle use, home office, equipment, software, professional fees — these don’t claim themselves. Your specialist goes through eligible expenses against your income type before the return is submitted.
GST/HST handled in the same engagement. If you need HST registration or an HST return filed, that’s a single package — not a separate engagement with a different provider.
CRA follow-up included. Filing self-employed returns draws more CRA attention than T4-only returns. If a review request arrives after submission, Count myAccount handles it.
A traditional firm sells you access to a professional. Count myAccount delivers a managed outcome.
Frequently asked questions
What is the filing deadline for self-employed Canadians?
Do I need to register for GST/HST?
What expenses can I deduct?
My records are a mess. Can you still file?
What is Form T2125?
What if the CRA reviews my return after filing?
How long does filing take?
Ready to file your self-employed return?
Book a free consultation. We’ll confirm what your return includes and assign your file.