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🍁 Canadian Tax Filing · 2025 Returns · 2026 Deadline

Stop overpaying the CRA.
Get your maximum refund.
Every deduction. Filed right.

T4 slip, side hustle, Uber driver, freelancer, or new to Canada — I find every credit you qualify for and file directly with CRA.

Registered CRA EFILE Preparer No hidden fees You work directly with me Fast, secure 100% remote filing
Select your filing status
📄T4 Income & Side HustlesUncover missed rebates
🚗Uber, DoorDash & gig workersWrite off mileage & fees
💼Freelancers & sole proprietorsClaim home office & maximize
👨‍👩‍👧Families with childrenCCB & childcare optimize
🌍Newcomers to CanadaUnlock first-year credits
🎓Students & first-time filersT2202 & tuition credits
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Every filing situation I handle
📄T4 Employment Income
🚗Uber & Rideshare Drivers
🛵DoorDash & Delivery Workers
💼Freelancers & Consultants
🏪Sole Proprietors
🔨Contract Workers
👨‍👩‍👧Families with Children
🌍Newcomers & PR Holders
🎓International Students
🏠Work-From-Home Employees
🔑First-Time Home Buyers
📦Side-Hustle Income
The Real Problem

Most Canadians leave money with CRA they didn't have to.

Not because they did anything wrong — because tax software doesn't know your situation. It doesn't ask the right questions. It doesn't know about your mileage log, your home office, your platform fees, or your newcomer credits.

Let's fix that — book a free call →
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Filed with software and got a tiny refundSoftware asks what you enter. I know what to look for — and I ask the questions that matter.
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Drove for Uber all year and didn't track anythingEven without perfect records, there's often more to claim than you think. Let's talk.
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New to Canada and have no idea where to startYour first Canadian return is the most important one to get right. I've done dozens.
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Worried about making a mistake on your returnI review everything before it goes to CRA. You see exactly what's being filed, and why.
What I Handle

Every situation covered.
Nothing left out.

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Gig & Rideshare
  • Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, SkipTheDishes
  • Vehicle expenses — actual-cost or per-km method
  • Phone, data, and app platform fees (T2125)
  • Home office, insurance, and supplies
  • HST/GST registration guidance if needed
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Self-Employed & Freelancers
  • All self-employment income via Schedule T2125
  • Home office — detailed method (not just flat rate)
  • Software, equipment, and professional development
  • Advertising, professional fees, and subscriptions
  • RRSP & FHSA contribution strategy
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T4 Employees
  • All T4 employment income — salaried and hourly
  • Employment expenses where eligible (T2200)
  • Home office for remote workers
  • Union dues, professional membership fees
  • RRSP optimization and TFSA strategy
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Families with Children
  • Coordinated spousal returns for best outcome
  • Canada Child Benefit (CCB) — all eligible amounts
  • Childcare expense deduction (Line 21400)
  • Medical expense credits (Line 33099)
  • Disability Tax Credit where applicable
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Newcomers to Canada
  • Partial-year residency returns — filed correctly
  • Foreign income reporting where required
  • T1135 guidance if foreign assets exceed $100K
  • GST/HST credit and newcomer benefit claims
  • Tax treaty benefit identification
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Students
  • Tuition credits via T2202 — current & carry-forward
  • GST/HST credit (up to $533 for 2026)
  • RRSP contribution room established early
  • Moving expense deduction for eligible students
  • Scholarship and bursary income treatment
Illustrative Examples

What this can look like
in real numbers.

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Marcus, 31 — Uber driver
Toronto, ON · $38,000 in gig income

"I just filed my total income and paid whatever it said. I had no idea I could deduct all of that."

Vehicle expenses — business portion (T2125)~$680
Home office — detailed method~$290
Phone — 70% business use~$75
Platform fees & commercial insurance~$120
Basic Personal Amount (2026: $16,452)~$2,303
GST/HST credit (2026 max, single)~$533
Total estimated reduction & credits ~$4,001

General illustrative estimate only — based on 2026 CRA published rates. Not tax advice. Individual results will vary based on your full circumstances.

Your numbers will be different. Let's look at yours.

Every gig worker situation is unique — income level, vehicle use, whether you have a home office. A 15-minute call is enough to get a clear picture of what you're actually entitled to claim.

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Priya, 28 — UX Designer
Vancouver, BC · $72,000 freelance income

"I'd been using software and guessing on the deductions. Turns out I was claiming way less than I should have."

Home office — 15% of 1-BR rent (detailed)~$410
Software & subscriptions (Figma, Adobe)~$192
Professional development & courses~$134
Phone & internet — business portion~$165
FHSA contribution ($8,000 — first year)~$2,044
Basic Personal Amount (2026: $16,452)~$2,303
Total estimated reduction & credits ~$5,248

General illustrative estimate only — based on 2026 CRA published rates. Not tax advice. Individual results will vary based on your full circumstances.

Self-employed returns have the most room to optimize.

Every business expense category has specific CRA rules — what qualifies, what percentage, what documentation. I know them and apply them correctly so you don't leave money behind.

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Aisha, 26 — Arrived March 2025
Mississauga, ON · $41,000 T4 income (partial year)

"I didn't even know I had to file. And I definitely didn't know I could get money back."

Basic Personal Amount — prorated for arrival date~$1,727
GST/HST credit — newcomer eligible from first return~$533
Canada Workers Benefit — if eligible~$714
Moving expense deduction~$380
RRSP & TFSA contribution room established$0 now, valuable later
Total estimated credits & refund ~$3,354

General illustrative estimate only — based on 2026 CRA published rates. Not tax advice. Individual results will vary based on your full circumstances.

Your first Canadian return sets up everything that follows.

Getting it right means you access every benefit available from day one — and your RRSP and TFSA room starts accumulating correctly. Don't guess on this one.

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James & Sara, with 2 kids
Calgary, AB · $95,000 combined household income

"We filed separately every year. Nobody told us coordinating both returns together could save us more."

Childcare expense deduction (Line 21400)~$1,440
Canada Child Benefit — coordinated filing~$870
Medical expense credit (eligible amounts)~$320
Spousal RRSP — income splitting benefit~$640
Both Basic Personal Amounts applied~$4,606
Total estimated reduction & credits ~$7,876

General illustrative estimate only — based on 2026 CRA published rates. Not tax advice. Individual results will vary based on your full circumstances.

Two returns filed together is better than two filed apart.

Coordinating spousal returns — who claims the childcare, how RRSP contributions are split, which spouse claims medical — can meaningfully change your combined refund. I handle both together.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: All figures shown are general illustrative estimates based on 2026 CRA published federal and provincial rates. They are provided for informational purposes only, do not constitute tax advice, and do not account for your individual tax situation, prior-year carryforwards, provincial surtaxes, or other personal factors. Actual results will vary. Always verify your specific circumstances with the Canada Revenue Agency or a qualified tax professional before making any tax-related decisions.

How It Works

Simple. Three steps.

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Free 15-Min Call

Tell me your situation. I'll confirm exactly what I need from you and let you know what to expect — no obligation, no sales pitch.

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Send Your Documents

I give you a clear, simple checklist for your specific situation. T4 slips, receipts, income statements — securely uploaded in minutes.

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Filed with CRA

I prepare your return, walk you through it line by line, answer every question, and EFILE directly to CRA. Refunds typically arrive in 8 business days with direct deposit.

About

Every return prepared by me, personally.

No junior staff. No automated processing. No call centres. When you work with AxeYourTaxes.ca, you work with me — from the first call to the confirmation your return has been accepted by CRA.

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I know what to look forThe deductions most people miss aren't obscure — they're just not asked about by software. Vehicle use, home office method, platform fees, newcomer credits. I ask the right questions.
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You see everything before it's filedI walk through your complete return with you in plain language before anything goes to CRA. No surprises. No unexplained numbers.
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I help you set up for next yearBetter mileage tracking. Receipt habits. RRSP and FHSA timing. Small changes made now mean a better outcome next filing season.
📋 About AxeYourTaxes.ca: We provide personal income tax preparation services and general financial education. We are a registered CRA EFILE preparer. We do not provide CPA-certified audit services, regulated investment products, or legal advice. All information on this site is for general educational purposes and does not establish a professional tax-client or legal relationship. For complex matters, we refer clients to the appropriate licensed professional.
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FAQ

Questions I hear most.

Yes. Gig income is self-employment income in Canada and must be reported on Schedule T2125. The upside: you can deduct eligible expenses — vehicle use, phone, platform fees, and more — which significantly reduce your net income and what you owe. A 15-min call will quickly clarify what applies to you.

Often yes. There are ways to reconstruct business mileage using your trip history from the Uber driver app and other supporting records. We discuss this in the free call — don't assume you've lost those deductions before we've looked at your situation.

June 15, 2026 for the 2025 tax year — but any balance owing must be paid by April 30, 2026 to avoid interest at the CRA's current rate of 7%. If you expect to owe, filing and paying by April 30 is advisable.

Yes — even for a partial year. Filing your first Canadian return unlocks the GST/HST credit (up to $533 for 2026), potentially the Canada Workers Benefit, newcomer credits, and begins building your RRSP and TFSA contribution room. Your first return is the most important one to file correctly.

Yes — always. Filing even with zero income activates the GST/HST credit, preserves your tuition credits (T2202) to carry forward and apply to future taxes, and starts your RRSP contribution room accumulating. It's one of the highest-return things a student can do.

Book the free call. We talk for 15 minutes. I give you a clear, specific document checklist. You send me what's needed — securely. I prepare your return, walk you through it, you approve it, and I file it with CRA. Straightforward.

Fees vary by situation — a straightforward T4 return is priced differently from a self-employed return with multiple income sources. I provide a clear, flat fee on the free call before you commit to anything. No hourly billing, no hidden charges, no surprises.

Yes — I file for Canadians in all provinces and territories. Everything is handled remotely via video/phone call and secure document upload. Where you live doesn't matter.

Free Canadian Tax Tools

Know your numbers
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Free, no sign-up required. Built for Canadians — updated for 2026 CRA rates. More tools added regularly.

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2026 Income Tax Calculator

Calculate your federal and provincial tax for all 13 provinces and territories. Compare provinces side-by-side. Updated for 2026 CRA rates including the new 14% lowest federal bracket.

  • All provinces & territories — ranked by take-home
  • Side-by-side province comparison
  • RRSP deduction impact included
  • Self-employed vs T4 employment modes
  • Correct BPA applied as non-refundable credit
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2025 Tax Strategy Score

Answer a series of questions about your situation and get a personalized gap analysis — which deductions and credits you may have fully used, partially used, or missed entirely.

  • Covers 10+ deduction & credit categories
  • Personalized opportunity score
  • Gig worker, self-employed & newcomer focused
  • Free 2026 planning checklist via email
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FHSA vs RRSP Optimizer

Should you max your FHSA or RRSP first? Or both? This tool compares the tax-saving impact of each option at your income level and province — so you can decide with confidence.

  • Combined marginal rate comparison
  • FHSA $8,000 annual limit modelled
  • RRSP room from NOA or estimated
  • Optimal contribution order output
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Gig Worker Deduction Estimator

Enter your gig income, vehicle km driven, and home office details — get a quick estimate of your T2125 deductions and approximate tax reduction before you even book a call.

  • Uber, DoorDash & rideshare income
  • Actual-cost vs per-km vehicle comparison
  • Home office detailed vs flat-rate method
  • Phone & platform fee estimates
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CRA Instalment Calculator

Self-employed Canadians who owe more than $3,000 in taxes may be required to pay instalments. This tool estimates your quarterly amounts and tells you exactly when they're due.

  • Prior-year and current-year estimation methods
  • Due dates for all four instalments
  • Avoid interest by paying the right amount
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Newcomer Benefits Calculator

Arrived in Canada this year? Enter your arrival date, province, and income — and see which federal and provincial benefits you're eligible for from your very first return.

  • GST/HST credit eligibility & amount
  • Canada Child Benefit if applicable
  • Canada Workers Benefit check
  • Prorated BPA calculation
Used a tool and want to talk through your results?

The tools give you a starting point. A 15-minute call gives you a complete picture — and a clear quote for getting your return filed properly.

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Financial Services

Beyond filing —
optimize your full picture.

Tax filing gets your refund. These services help you keep more going forward — through better strategy, smarter debt management, and clearer financial decisions.

Add-on service
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Tax Strategy Session

A forward-looking session mapping your optimal contribution and deduction strategy for the year ahead — RRSP, TFSA, FHSA, and business expenses coordinated for your income level.

  • RRSP vs TFSA vs FHSA — priority order for your income
  • Income-splitting strategies for couples & families
  • Instalment payment planning to avoid CRA interest
  • Marginal rate optimization for mixed income
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Debt & Cash Flow Review

A structured review of your debt and monthly cash flow — where money is going, what to pay down first, and what to change to build net worth faster.

  • Debt paydown sequencing — rate & priority analysis
  • Monthly cash flow — income vs true expenses
  • High-interest debt elimination roadmap
  • Subscription and spending audit
Add-on service
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Financial Statement Review

Upload your bank statements and income/expense summary. I review and give you a plain-English financial health report — what's working, what's not, and what to prioritize first.

  • Net worth snapshot — assets vs liabilities
  • Spending category breakdown and leaks identified
  • Savings rate analysis and goal-gap review
  • Priority action list — what to do first
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Filing + Strategy Bundle

Get your return filed and your year-ahead strategy mapped in one package. The best option for self-employed Canadians who want to stop reacting and start planning.

  • Full tax return — T2125 self-employed included
  • RRSP / TFSA / FHSA strategy session
  • 2026 deduction tracking setup
  • Mileage log template and guidance

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