Following the rules and regulations outlined by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Uber drivers, Uber Eats, Lyft, Skip the dishes, or other ride-sharing drivers are self-employed. They are required to file their Canadian income taxes as being self-employed. That means that in addition to the usual income tax forms, the Income Tax and Benefits Return, you will need to report your self-employed income on Form T2125, Statement of Business or Professional Activities.
Expenses that qualify as deductions are those that you incurred to earn the revenue from self-employment income. You must be able to justify that the expense was necessary to earn your self-employment revenue. Expenses that do not contribute to earning the related self-employed income cannot be deducted.
If you have more than one business activity, you have to complete a separate T2125 for each activity. Check our TurboTax guide on how to fill the T2125 form
Most individuals and businesses need to have their taxes filed in Canada by April 30. If you are self-employed, you do have until June 15 to file without penalty. But any taxes owed will still be due by April 30
- Bank statement
- Annual Tax Summary (Uber, Lyft, Taxi, Uber Eat, Skip the Dish, Dash door, courier, home daycare, or Self-employment statements)
- Summary (Receipts, bills, and invoices for all tax-deductible expenses)
- Any other tax documents and slips related to other employment
- GST/HST business number and access code

