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Tax Guides

Tax guides, deductions, and compliance for freelancers and small businesses across US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

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CRA Penalties for Missing Receipts and Poor Record Keeping

Missing receipts during a CRA audit can lead to denied deductions, reassessments, and penalties that can double what you owe. This guide explains exactly what happens and how to prevent it.

Mar 15, 2026·4 min read

How Long to Keep Receipts in Canada: CRA Record Retention Rules

In Canada, businesses must maintain documentation for at least six years from the end of the last tax year they relate to. This guide covers the rule, exceptions, and digital storage compliance.

Mar 15, 2026

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Digital Receipts and the CRA: Electronic Record Keeping Rules

The CRA fully accepts digital receipts and electronically stored records for tax purposes. This guide explains exactly what the CRA expects so you can go paperless with confidence.

Mar 15, 2026·4 min read

Flat Rate Expenses HMRC: Simplified Expenses for Self-Employed

HMRC's simplified expenses scheme lets self-employed individuals and partnerships use flat rates for certain costs instead of calculating actual expenses. This guide covers all three categories and when each makes sense.

Mar 15, 2026·2 min read

GST/HST Input Tax Credits: Documentation Requirements Explained

The CRA's documentation requirements for input tax credits are stricter than for income tax deductions. This guide explains the three-tier system and how to ensure your receipts meet every requirement.

Mar 15, 2026·4 min read

HMRC Record Keeping Requirements: What Receipts to Keep and For How Long

HMRC requires every self-employed individual, sole trader, and business in the UK to keep adequate records of their income and expenses. Getting this wrong can result in penalties of up to £3,000.

Mar 15, 2026·5 min read

Home Office Expenses CRA: Complete Deduction Guide for 2026

Guide covering home office deductions for Canadian self-employed individuals, including eligibility requirements, two calculation methods, eligible expenses, and record-keeping requirements.

Mar 15, 2026·5 min read

Independent Contractor Taxes Canada: Complete Guide for Freelancers

Complete guide to Canadian independent contractor taxes covering status determination, CPP, GST/HST registration, quarterly instalments, and deductible expenses.

Mar 15, 2026·5 min read

IRS Mileage Log Requirements: What Records You Need to Keep

The IRS requires detailed mileage logs for every deductible business trip. Learn the five required elements, the contemporaneous record-keeping rule, and real audit cases.

Mar 15, 2026·6 min read

IRS Mileage Rate 2026: What Self-Employed Need to Know

The 2026 IRS mileage rate is 72.5 cents per mile for business driving. Learn who can claim the deduction, how to calculate your savings, and what the OBBBA changes mean.

Mar 15, 2026·8 min read

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: ITSA Requirements and Deadlines

Guide to MTD for ITSA requirements, thresholds, digital record keeping, and quarterly submission deadlines for self-employed individuals and landlords.

Mar 15, 2026·4 min read

Making Tax Digital Penalties: The New Points-Based System Explained

Making Tax Digital introduces a completely new penalty system replacing the old fixed fines with a points-based approach. Learn how it works with worked examples.

Mar 15, 2026·4 min read

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