Master Canadian sales tax compliance as a freelancer. Complete guide to GST/HST/QST registration, rates for all provinces, Input Tax Credits, filing deadlines, and how to avoid costly CRA penalties.
Zoho Invoice is free but limits you to 500 invoices/year with manual Canadian tax setup and "Powered by Zoho" branding. Real 2024-2025 reviews reveal OneAuth login failures, 2-3 day support delays, and forced upgrades for basic features like multi-currency
Wave closed their forum in 2024. Payment holds ($15K+ documented), 3+ day support, and hidden fees hurt freelancers. Real BBB/GetApp complaints show why transparent $15/month beats "free" with documented issues.
QuickBooks starts at $28/month but forces $95/month upgrades for expense tracking. Built for full accounting (overkill for freelancers), no automatic Canadian tax compliance, 30+ minute learning curve.
FreshBooks' $22/month Lite plan limits you to 5 clients, forces $35/month upgrades, and has no automatic Canadian tax compliance. Real users report $198 currency conversion fees and BBB rating dropped to C. Documented Capterra/Trustpilot complaints show why transparent $15/month beats hidden costs.