How do I report income earned from an online business such as Google adSense?

Allan Madan, CA

Oct 25, 2012

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Question:

I recently moved to Canada but I have web hosting that was created outside of Canada that is generating Google adSense earnings for me. How do I report this income on my Canadian tax return?

Answer:

You would report it as ‘business income’ on your Canadian income tax return. As you are reporting the business income you are also allowed to deduct the business expenses incurred to generate that income.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ALLAN MADAN

CA.CPA.CGA

Allan Madan is a CPA, CA and the founder of Madan Chartered Accountant Professional Corporation. Allan provides valuable tax planning, accounting and income tax preparation services in the Greater Toronto Area.

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