NorthOS Tax Tips
Tax tips, CRA updates, and bookkeeping guides for Canadian sole proprietors and side hustlers.
The CRA Is Getting More Powerful. Here's What That Means If You're Self-Employed.
Bill C-31 would give the CRA new tools to penalize Canadians who don't cooperate during audits. For self-employed Canadians, the best response is the same as it's always been: organized records.
Digital Platforms and the Little Canadian Business that Could
A US tariff announcement decimated my eBay side hustle in a matter of weeks. Here's what that taught me about platform dependency — and why the next wave of tools for Canadian small businesses needs to look different.
Your Bank Balance Is Lying to You — Here's What's Actually Yours
Most Canadian freelancers run their business off one number — what's in the chequing account. NorthOS shows you four better ones: per project, per invoice, gross vs. net, and what's actually safe to spend.
What's Happening to QuickBooks Self-Employed in Canada (2026 Update)
Intuit is phasing out QuickBooks Self-Employed and there's no Canadian replacement. Here's what changed, what Intuit is offering instead, and what Canadian sole proprietors should do.
GST Quick Method vs Regular Method — Which Saves Canadian Freelancers More?
The CRA offers two ways to calculate your GST/HST remittance. Most sole proprietors qualify for the Quick Method — but is it always the better choice? We ran the math.
How to Fill Out Form T2125 — Step by Step for Canadian Sole Proprietors
Form T2125 is the CRA form every self-employed Canadian files at tax time. Here's exactly how to fill it out, section by section, in plain language.
Why Canadian Side Hustlers Avoid Their Taxes (It's Not What You Think)
Tax avoidance isn't a character flaw. It's a psychological pattern — and once you understand it, fixing it becomes a lot simpler.