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Accountant for Self-Employed People in Canada

Registration is only one part of working for yourself. We help with self-employed tax filing, records, sole proprietorship setup, and GST/HST when it applies.

  • Self-employed tax return and year-end support
  • Sole proprietorship and Trade Name registration
  • GST/HST registration and return filing
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Olha Vozna

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Olha Vozna

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How We Help

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Self-Employed Tax Return

Preparation of your personal return with self-employed income and business expenses.

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Income and Expense Records

A clearer way to organize the records needed for tax filing and ongoing decisions.

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Sole Proprietorship Setup

Help with Trade Name registration and CRA Business Number setup when needed.

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GST/HST Support

Help reviewing registration questions and preparing GST/HST returns.

What Our Clients Say

4.9· 250+ Google Reviews

Reviews from our public Google profile

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I had a great experience with Anytime Accounting for my self-employed tax return. Olha Vozna was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and patient throughout the entire process. She made what can be a stressful time feel completely manageable and ensured everything was handled accurately. I felt confident every step of the way knowing I was in good hands. I highly recommend Anytime Accounting to anyone looking for reliable and professional accounting services!
David NavasardyanPosted on Google
Thank you to the Anytime Accounting team for providing high-quality and professional tax services! The filing and support process was absolutely excellent. I received a consultation from accountant Olga Vozna regarding business management for self-employed individuals. All my questions were answered clearly, and I was provided with all the necessary assistance. I highly recommend Anytime Accounting to anyone looking for a reliable accounting firm!
Irina KanovecPosted on Google
I had an excellent consultation with Olga Vozna.Everything was explained clearly and professionally, with practical advice tailored to my business situation. I now understand the licensing process, taxes, and hiring rules much better. The meeting was very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend this specialist to anyone starting a business in Canada!
Yaroslava VolskaPosted on Google
I received advice on running a business for self-employed individuals and tax optimization. I am very satisfied with the accountant's professional approach Olga Vozna. The information was clear, understandable and presented in an accessible form. All my questions were answered in detail. Thanks to the consultation, it became clear how to properly organize income and expense accounting, what taxes need to be paid and when, as well as how to optimize expenses. You can feel their extensive experience and sincere desire to help the client. Thank you Anytime Accounting!❤️
Liliia BondarPosted on Google
I recommend Olha Vozna as a very professional accountant. She helps me with my tax returns and GST filings, does everything quickly and clearly, and always explains all the details. I am very satisfied with her work.
Viktor MaletskyiPosted on Google
I used this company's services. Olha calculated my taxes. I was very satisfied. Last year I started my own business and it was my first year filing a return as self-employed, so I had a lot of questions. But Olha explained everything to me and helped me figure out all the questions. I highly recommend
Viktoriia BilousPosted on Google

Getting started with us is simple

01

Request a Consultation

Submit the form or contact us.

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Deep Analysis

We review your information and tax situation.

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Ongoing Support

We assist with required filings and next steps.

FAQ

With self-employment, the business and owner are the same person, and income is taxed directly. A corporation is a separate legal entity with its own taxes, rules, and the ability to manage income and expenses more flexibly.

Self-employment is usually suitable if income is small and business is simple to manage. A corporation often makes more sense with higher income, business growth, or when separation of personal and business finances is needed.

Truck drivers should keep detailed records of income and trip-related expenses such as fuel, maintenance, insurance, meals, parking, and accommodation when CRA conditions are met. Forms like TL2 and IFTA are handled separately. Proper documentation helps with correct expense reporting. Specific rules depend on your situation.

In construction, you need records of income and expenses, proper paperwork for subcontractors, and compliance with industry requirements. Depending on how you work, that can include T5018, GST/HST, and WCB requirements. Good records keep contracts and client work from turning into problems.

You can claim expenses that relate directly to the work: tools, equipment, supplies, shop rent, vehicle costs, insurance, and professional services. They need a genuine business purpose and receipts to back them up. There are other claimable costs as well, and your record-keeping has to be in order. We can go through the details in a consultation.

Yes. Every payment you receive should be backed by a receipt or invoice, no matter how you were paid — e-transfer, cash, or card.

In this arrangement you would normally set up your self-employed work, open the relevant accounts, and keep records of income and expenses. It is also worth putting your agreement with the salon in writing.

Income from renting your car out through Turo or a similar service must be reported for tax purposes. You report the rental income along with the costs of running the vehicle, and keep proper records of both.

Yes. Rental income must be reported no matter which platform you used or how you were paid. The type of rental can affect how it is recorded, but the income itself is reportable. We can help you with this.

It depends on whether you are selling personal belongings or trading for profit. Get in touch and we will ask a few follow-up questions to work out whether tax applies.

In many cases, if you are a Canadian tax resident, this income must be reported in Canada. The details depend on your situation. For freelancers, it is also worth tracking home-office costs properly.

For IT contractors, the big factors are how the business is structured, how carefully expenses are tracked, and keeping personal and business finances apart. Those have the most effect on the final tax bill, along with the planning options the rules allow.

You need to determine whether the person works as an employee or as a contractor and make payments according to their status. This depends on work conditions, schedule, and your level of control over the process.

Yes. Payment for services must be confirmed by receipts or invoices. This is necessary for your income records as well as for parents who can use these receipts for tax purposes.

This depends on the type and conditions of your Work Permit. In many cases, individuals with an Open Work Permit may engage in self-employed activities, provided there are no specific restrictions. We recommend reviewing your permit conditions before starting self-employment.