Canada VAT & Freelancer Tax Guide
Reviewed Jun 2026
Standard VAT
5%
Reduced rates
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Self-employed income tax (mid)
~20%
How to use this in VatVantage
Open Settings and select Canada from the country preset. VatVantage will set VAT to 5% and the income tax estimate to ~20%. Adjust the sliders if your bracket differs.
Notes for freelancers
- Currency: $
- Region: Americas
- These rates are an estimate for planning only. Confirm with canada.ca/cra (GST 5% federal; HST/PST extra by province) or a local accountant before filing.
Try the interactive Canada demo
Open the dashboard pre-loaded with sample invoices and expenses using Canada's VAT (5%) and income tax estimate (~20%). No account needed.
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