🇨🇦 Canada Freelancer Tax Calculator
Estimate your after-tax income as a self-employed worker in Canada.
Estimated after-tax income
$47,055
≈ $17,945 in tax & contributions
Approximated using employee contribution rates; real Freiberufler vs Gewerbe treatment, trade tax and voluntary/private insurance differ significantly.
Estimate only — not tax advice. Figures are estimates based on publicly available tax rules and may not reflect your full circumstances. See our methodology & sources. Always confirm with an official tax authority or a licensed adviser before making decisions.
Self-employment tax in Canada
Self-employed Canadians pay both halves of CPP on net business income and remit income tax through instalments, but can deduct business expenses. It's a different calculation from T4 payroll — use the freelancer calculator.
Freelance taxation differs from employee payroll in three ways: who pays the social contributions, how and when you file, and which expenses you can deduct. The calculator above gives a simplified estimate — for anything beyond a ballpark, especially around deductible expenses and special regimes, speak to a qualified accountant in Canada.
Want the employee picture instead? Use the Canada salary calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
+How are freelancers taxed in Canada?
Self-employed Canadians pay both halves of CPP on net business income and remit income tax through instalments, but can deduct business expenses. It's a different calculation from T4 payroll — use the freelancer calculator.
+Is freelance tax higher than employee tax in Canada?
Self-employed workers often shoulder social contributions an employer would otherwise share, but can deduct business expenses. The net effect varies — use the calculator above for a ballpark and confirm with an accountant.
Estimate only — not tax advice. Figures are estimates based on publicly available tax rules and may not reflect your full circumstances. See our methodology & sources (last reviewed June 2026). Always confirm with an official tax authority or a licensed adviser before making decisions.