Navigating this Tax Season
We would like to thank all artists who participated in our survey about filing your 2020 taxes! Some survey participants may be contacted for further information and assistance. The questions gathered will be considered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in its ongoing communications efforts, and your responses have helped CARFAC to frame the development of new resources for artists working in all disciplines.
As a result of your feedback, we were pleased to present a question-and-answer session about the 2021 filing season with the CRA, which includes such information as:
- how to report CERB income;
- benefits you may be eligible for;
- expenses that artists may claim;
- methods for bookkeeping;
- the free Liaison Officer advice service for owners of small businesses;
- and more!
Additional resources are in development, and they will be available soon. If you still have questions, you can get in touch with CARFAC, or contact the union or association representing artists in your discipline, who may have additional resources.
Please note that the following information is not meant to replace advice from a tax professional, and you can find the most up-to-date information through the CRA.
What are my tax obligations as a self-employed individual?
COVID-19 benefits and your taxes
This project has been made possible with support from the Canada Council of the Arts, and in collaboration with the Government of Canada.
