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Sole proprietorships and partnerships

Self-employment income is reported on the T1 General return on line 135 to line 143 and may be earned from a business you operate yourself as a sole proprietorship or with someone else as a partnership.

The topics below contain information about business income (lines 135 and 162), professional income (lines 137 and 164), and commission income (lines 139 and 166).

There is specialized information for sole proprietorships or partnerships involved in unique types of business operations. See Farming or Fishing, if your business involves these activities. See Rental income if your income is from a property.

If your business is incorporated, please see Corporations.

Topics for sole proprietorships and partnerships
Reporting your business income and expenses
Calculate and report your business income using Form T2032 or T2124.		 Business expenses
Common business expenses
What is a business?
Definition of a business and when does it start.		 Tax payments
Information about paying your current taxes; paying instalments of tax; and paying taxes owing from previous years.
Partnership
Reporting income, losses, GST/HST rebate, and completing the partnership information return.		 Business records
Your obligations for keeping records of your business activities.
Fiscal period
Choosing your fiscal period		 Accounting method
Accrual or cash method

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