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Business taxes
Etsy Fees for Canadian Sellers: What They Cost and How They Are Taxed (2026)
Etsy charges a Canadian seller three fees on almost [...]
Amazon
Amazon GST Credit Notes: Why Amazon Withholds GST and What to Do About It (2026)
If you have seen the phrase “Amazon reserves the right [...]
Business taxes
Etsy Duties and Customs for Canadian Sellers (2026)
Etsy does not pay Canadian customs charges for anyone. When [...]
Sales Taxes
GST vs HST for Shopify Sellers: What the Difference Means for Your Store (2026)
GST and HST are not two separate tax systems. HST [...]
Tax Planning
Pay Your Spouse From Your Business in Canada (2026): Salary, Dividends, and the Attribution Trap
Yes, you can pay your spouse from your business in [...]
Sales Taxes
Poshmark Canada Taxes: How GST/HST Works for Sellers (2026)
If you sell on Poshmark in Canada, Poshmark charges the [...]
Non-Resident
GST Registration for Non-Residents: How It Actually Works (2026)
GST registration for a non-resident business is a different process [...]
Sales Taxes
Etsy GST Number: When Canadian Sellers Need Their Own (2026)
Etsy does not issue GST numbers. A GST/HST number comes [...]
Business taxes
Does Etsy Report to CRA? What Canadian Sellers Need to Know (2026)
Yes. Since January 1, 2024, Etsy has been legally required [...]