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Bookkeeping for Canadian content creators

AdSense, Twitch subs, Patreon, brand deals, merch. Track income from every platform, deduct your gear and home studio, and keep your T2125 ready, so a great year doesn't become a tax-season nightmare.

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A great month on the channel. A confusing one for your taxes.

The money comes from everywhere, AdSense, subs, sponsorships, affiliate links, and none of it has tax taken off. Gear receipts pile up, platforms pay in USD, and by April you're stitching together a year you can barely remember. Accountly keeps the money side organized while you make.

Multi-platform income tracking for creators

Every platform's income in one place

Record AdSense, Twitch, Patreon, sponsorship, affiliate, and merch income in one view. Reconcile the totals with each platform's statements before filing.

  • Track income from every platform and brand deal
  • See your real earnings, not just one dashboard
  • Income organized into T2125 categories
Gear and expense tracking for creators

Snap a gear receipt, sort it the right way

Photograph gear receipts and keep them with the expense record. Review whether each purchase is a current expense or capital asset before calculating any CCA claim.

  • Receipt capture from your phone camera
  • Gear records organized for a CCA review
  • GST/HST input tax credits tracked on eligible expenses once you're registered
T2125 report for content creators

T2125-ready all year, not just in April

Your T2125 category totals update as you record income and expenses. Review the breakdown yourself or share the supporting records with your accountant.

  • T2125 category totals updated as you go
  • Attach a receipt or note to each expense
  • Invite your accountant for direct access

Deductions content creators actually claim

Built into Accountly's categories from day one.

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Cameras, lights & mics

Cameras, lights, and mics are business assets claimed through CCA, whatever the price.

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Editing software & PC

Premiere, DaVinci, CapCut Pro, your editing rig. The tools you use to make content are deductible.

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Home studio space

If it’s your main place of business, a dedicated recording or streaming room earns you a percentage of rent, utilities, and internet.

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Internet & phone

Critical for streamers and uploaders. Claim the business-use portion of your connection.

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Music & stock subscriptions

Epidemic Sound, stock footage, SFX libraries, and asset packs you license for your content.

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Editors & freelancers

Pay an editor or thumbnail designer? Those are deductible subcontractor costs with a proper invoice.

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Travel for shoots & events

Flights, hotels, and the business share of your vehicle costs for collabs, conventions, and on-location shoots.

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Props, set & merch stock

Set pieces, backdrops, and the cost of merch you produce and sell.

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Professional fees

Accounting, contract review, and the software that keeps your business side organized.

Content creator tax FAQs

Do Canadian content creators have to pay taxes on YouTube and Twitch income?

Yes. Ad revenue, subscriptions, tips, sponsorships, and affiliate income are all self-employment income reported on a T2125. The platforms report to tax authorities, so unreported income is a real risk.

How does Accountly handle income from multiple platforms?

Track AdSense, Twitch, Patreon, brand deals, affiliate payouts, and merch in one place. Accountly totals it across platforms so your T2125 income figure is always current.

Why does Google withhold US tax from my AdSense?

US viewers generate US-sourced income. Submitting your tax info in AdSense to claim the Canada-US treaty rate can reduce it, and tax still withheld can often be claimed as a foreign tax credit. Our content creator tax guide covers the details.

When do I need to register for GST/HST as a creator?

Registration is generally mandatory when worldwide taxable revenue exceeds $30,000 in one calendar quarter or across four consecutive calendar quarters. Some supplies to non-residents may be zero-rated but still count toward the threshold; eligibility depends on the facts.

Is free product from brands taxable?

Yes. Product received in exchange for promotion is generally taxable at its fair market value. Log it as income so it is captured at tax time.

Can I invite my accountant into Accountly?

Yes. Invite your accountant for direct read or edit access to your income, expenses, and T2125 totals, no exports or email attachments.

Make the content. Let Accountly handle the money side.

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