Writer / Journalist Tax Calculator Canada
Estimate what you could get back as a writer / journalist in Canada. Applies Canada marginal rates including province tax. Free, and no sign-up.
What writer / journalists can claim in Canada
- Employed artists' expense deduction
- Home office (T777 or T2125)
- Research materials and books
- Capital cost allowance on laptop
- Writing and editing software
- Press and industry association dues
- Travel for interviews and assignments
- Agent commissions and submission fees
- Website hosting and newsletter tools
- Archive and database subscriptions
- Editing and proofreading services
- GST/HST input tax credits
- CPP contributions on self-employment
In Canada an employee can only deduct employment expenses on Form T777 where the employer certifies the conditions of employment on a signed Form T2200, and the allowable categories are narrow (with special rules for commissioned, transport, tradesperson, apprentice mechanic, artist and musician employees), whereas a self-employed person reports on Form T2125 (or T2042 farming, T2121 fishing, T776 rental) and may deduct any reasonable business expense plus capital cost allowance.
You can only claim the work-related portion, you must have spent the money yourself without reimbursement, and you need a record to prove it.
Frequently asked questions
What can a writer / journalist claim on tax in Canada?
Commonly claimed deductions include employed artists' expense deduction, home office (t777 or t2125), research materials and books, capital cost allowance on laptop. In Canada an employee can only deduct employment expenses on Form T777 where the employer certifies the conditions of employment on a signed Form T2200, and the allowable categories are narrow (with special rules for commissioned, transport, tradesperson, apprentice mechanic, artist and musician employees), whereas a self-employed person reports on Form T2125 (or T2042 farming, T2121 fishing, T776 rental) and may deduct any reasonable business expense plus capital cost allowance.
How much tax does a writer / journalist pay in Canada?
It depends on your income and your province. The calculator applies Canada marginal rates including province tax.
Do I need to sign up to use this calculator?
No. This calculator is completely free and requires no account. Nothing you enter is saved.
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