Tax & money tools for self-employed Canadians

Free tax tools built for every self-employed Canadian

Freelancers, consultants, sole proprietors, side-hustlers — clear, free calculators for the tax questions that actually matter. No account needed, 2026 rates.

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2026 rates·No account needed·Runs in your browser

~30% Typical set-aside rate on side income stacked on a $60k salary
11.9% Full CPP rate when self-employed — both halves on you
$30K GST/HST registration threshold for most self-employed Canadians
The tools

Tools for the full picture of self-employment

The side-hustle tax calculator is live now. More tools covering every corner of self-employment are on the way.

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Side Hustle Tax Calculator

See how much to set aside from self-employment income — whether it’s a side hustle, freelance work, or consulting on top of a day job. Income tax plus self-employed CPP, by province.

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GST/HST Quick Method Calculator

Find out if the CRA’s Quick Method saves you money on the sales tax you remit — and how much you could keep each year.

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Should I Incorporate? Calculator

Compare staying a sole proprietor versus incorporating, and see the income level where incorporating starts to save you tax.

Coming soon

Quarterly Tax Instalment Calculator

Work out whether you owe CRA instalments and how much to send each quarter, so you’re never caught short.

Who it’s for

Made for how Canadians actually work

Side-hustlers

Driving, delivering, selling, or freelancing on the side? See exactly what you’ll owe on top of your day job before tax season catches you off guard.

Freelancers & consultants

Your full income is self-employed income. Plan confidently for tax, CPP, GST/HST, and instalments — without paying for software you don’t need yet.

Sole proprietors & small businesses

Running an established business or weighing incorporation? Get clear numbers and understand your options before making the big decisions.

Free & no signup

Every calculator runs in your browser. No account, no email, nothing sent to a server.

Built for Canada

Real 2026 federal and provincial rates, CPP, and CRA rules — not a generic US calculator.

Honest estimates

Clear about what’s included and what isn’t. For estimates only — always confirm with a professional.