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Free Canada tax calculator for freelancers 💸

Tax time isn't fun. We're here to help. Use this free Canada tax calculator to figure how much you need to pay and more importantly, how much you get to keep.

Use this free Canada tax calculator to figure how much you need to pay and more importantly, how much you get to keep.

And it's true, the most savvy freelancers in Canada use Lessons Invoicing to manage their business and get paid faster.

Tax Calculator

Is this income from self-employment?

What province do you work in?

How much do you get paid?

Tip: Enter your estimated annual income to calculate your taxes for the whole year.

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How often do you get paid?

Tip: Enter "per year" to calculate your taxes for the whole year.

I get paid once

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EI exempt

Employed Insurance (EI) is optional for most self-employed people and freelancers.

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CPP exempt

Contributions to the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) is required for most tax-paying Canadians, including both employed and self-employed people.

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For 2022, the total required contribution on incomes up to $64,900 is $6,999.60.

If you're an employee, you will typically pay half of the annual required amount ($3,499.80) through standard deductions from your regular pay and your employer will pay the other half.

If you're self-employed, you will need to make sure your entire contribution is paid.

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