How to file your taxes as an Uber driver in Canada, step by step
From your Uber tax summary to the numbers on your T2125, GST/HST return and CPP schedule. A plain walkthrough of filing as a rideshare driver.
Self-employed people get extra time to file, but not extra time to pay. Mixing those up is the most common and most expensive deadline mistake gig drivers make.
The calendar for the 2026 tax year
| Date | What's due |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2026 | Last 2026 instalment, if the CRA asked you to pay instalments |
| January 31, 2027 | Platforms send their 2026 reports to the CRA and to you |
| March 1, 2027 | Last day to contribute to an RRSP and deduct it on your 2026 return |
| March 15, 2027 | First 2027 instalment, if required |
| April 30, 2027 | Pay any income tax owing for 2026 |
| April 30, 2027 | Pay any GST/HST owing (annual filers with a December 31 year-end) |
| June 15, 2027 | File your 2026 income tax return (self-employed and their spouses) |
| June 15, 2027 | File your annual GST/HST return |
| June 15, 2027 | Second 2027 instalment, if required |
Why April 30 matters more than June 15
Interest on unpaid tax starts the day after the payment date, even though your return isn't due until June 15. If you owe $3,000 and pay in June, you'll pay interest for the gap.
The simple habit: file and pay by April 30. You get no benefit from waiting.
If you can't pay in full
File on time anyway. The late-filing penalty (5% of what you owe plus 1% per full month late) is separate from interest, and it only applies if you file late. Pay what you can, and contact the CRA about a payment arrangement for the rest.
Instalment dates
If the CRA asks you to pay instalments, they're due March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15. The CRA sends reminders in February and August.
How MyGigLedger helps
MyGigLedger shows the next CRA date on your dashboard and keeps a running balance owing, so April 30 never sneaks up on you.
Sources
This article is general information based on CRA guidance as of September 29, 2026. It isn't tax advice. Rules change, and your situation may differ, so check with the CRA or a tax professional before you file.