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Cleaning Business Taxes in Canada
Cleaners, house sitters and handypersons work for many households, often paid by e-Transfer or cash.
What cleaners and home services can usually deduct
- Cleaning supplies and equipment
- Vehicle: business-use % for travel between clients
- Uniforms and protective gear
- Phone and booking app subscriptions
- Liability insurance and bonding
Only the business part of a cost is deductible, and you need a receipt or record for each. See CRA's guide T4002.
GST/HST
Cleaning services are taxable for GST/HST once you pass $30,000. Check with our GST/HST calculator.
Keep good records
Keep a calendar of jobs with the amount paid — it doubles as your income record and mileage log. Keep records for six years.
What to set aside — quick estimate
Income tax + CPP/QPPSet aside each monthEffective rate
Full breakdown by bracket:Open the tax calculator
Your province
- Self-employed tax in Ontario
- Self-employed tax in Quebec
- Self-employed tax in British Columbia
- Self-employed tax in Alberta
- Self-employed tax in Manitoba
- Self-employed tax in Saskatchewan
- Self-employed tax in Nova Scotia
- Self-employed tax in New Brunswick
- Self-employed tax in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Self-employed tax in Prince Edward Island
- Self-employed tax in Yukon
- Self-employed tax in Northwest Territories
- Self-employed tax in Nunavut
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Questions
Can I deduct driving between clients?
Yes, the business-use part of vehicle costs, with a logbook.
Do I need a business number?
Not to start; you need one when you register for GST/HST or hire employees.