Tax Resources for Canadians

Guides and tools to help you understand your taxes - Guaranteed Jargon-free!

Download any of these free materials to make your next tax return go more smoothly.

A brief guide to how the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) works with a focus on Ontario. Explains who must register, different options for filing, how to file your HST returns, and the differences between HST and GST.
download HST Basics

Use this tool to see an estimate of how much income tax and HST you would remit to the government and -- most importantly -- how much income you would keep if you register for the HST, register under the Quick Method, or remain unregistered. Enter your estimated business income and expense amounts and see what happens. Requires Excel or a program capable of working with Excel files.
download HST Registration Comparison

A set of calculators that easily remove the HST or GST from purchase prices. Useful for computing the figures for your GST or HST return. Requires Excel or a program capable of working with Excel files.
download the GST & HST Calculator

Collect and organize your business deductions in this easy-to-use worksheet. Contains brief explanations of what each category should contain and adds up totals for each category. Designed particularly for the needs of people in the arts, but the principles work for practically any business. Your accountant will thank you! (For more information on how to use the workbook, download the Workbook Guide, below.) Requires Excel or other application which can work with Excel files.
download the Business Deductions Workbook

A step-by-step guide for organizing your business deductions, designed to be used with the Deductions Workbook (above). Explains each of the expense categories in detail and suggests possible deductions. Designed particularly for the needs of people in the arts, but the principles work for practically any business.
download the Guide to Business Deductions

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