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Do You Have to Pay Taxes on UpWork Canada?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 9:49 pm

In Canada, the general rule is that you have to pay taxes on any income you earn, no matter where it comes from. So, if you’re earning money from UpWork, you’ll likely have to pay taxes on that income.

PRO TIP: If you are a Canadian freelancer working on Upwork, you are required to pay taxes on your earnings. The Canadian government requires that all residents who earn income must pay taxes, regardless of where the income is earned. Upwork does not withhold taxes from your earnings, so it is your responsibility to ensure that you are paying your taxes in a timely manner. Failure to do so could result in penalties and interest charges from the Canada Revenue Agency.

There are a few exceptions to this rule, however. For example, if you’re a student and you’re working on UpWork as a way to earn some extra money while you’re in school, you may not have to pay taxes on that income. Or, if you’re only earning a small amount of money from UpWork each month (less than $500), you may not have to pay taxes on it.

Of course, it’s always best to speak with a tax professional to get specific advice on your situation. But in general, if you’re earning money from UpWork in Canada, you should expect to pay taxes on that income.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.