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🇨🇦 British Columbia · CRA · 2026

British Columbia side hustle taxes

BC gig workers pay CPP, federal, and BC provincial tax with effective rates around 25% on net profit. Vancouver rideshare requires PTB licensing, and CRA's per-km allowance applies the same as the rest of Canada.

Estimates only. Platform fees, tax rates and expenses vary by location and situation. Edit any field to match your real numbers. For tax decisions, consult a tax professional.
Minimum wage
$17.85/hr (Jun 2025)
🇨🇦 Local income tax
5.06%–20.5% provincial
Effective tax rate
~25%
2026 mileage rate
$0.72 / km
Notable: BC has a graduated provincial tax with a top rate of 20.5% — among the higher in Canada.

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1Select your platforms
2Your numbers
DoorDashNo service fee (tips + base pay)
Deduction
$0.00
Uber~25% service fee (variable by market)

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Deduction
$0.00
3Tax location

CPP 11.4% + ~15% federal + ~8% BC

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4Unpaid time (prep, commute)

Hours worked that platforms don't pay for

5"What if" — add hours
+0 hrs
Your real take-home
$480.00
After fees, expenses & est. taxes
Your true hourly rate is an estimate. Small changes to fees or expenses can meaningfully impact the result — edit each field to match your real numbers.
True hourly
$11.43/hr
App says $25.00/hr
Profit margin
48.0%
Tight
Gross earnings
$1,000.00
Platform fees
−$140.00
Expenses
−$220.00
Est. tax reserve
−$160.00
Net after tax
$480.00

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Net take-home
$480.00
True $/hr
$11.43
Hours tracked
42.0

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Estimates only. Platform fees, tax rates and expenses vary by location and situation. Edit any field to match your real numbers. For tax decisions, consult a tax professional.

British Columbia tax essentials

  • Combined effective ~25% on net profit
  • BC Passenger Transportation Board licence required for rideshare in Metro Vancouver
  • CRA reasonable allowance: $0.72/km (first 5,000 km)
  • GST/HST registration at $30,000 (rideshare: required from $1)

Filing agency: Canada Revenue Agency (BC assessment) ↗

Frequently asked

Do BC Uber drivers need a special licence?
Yes — rideshare drivers in Metro Vancouver and Whistler must hold a Class 4 commercial licence and the platform must be PTB-licensed.
Is BC's MSP an extra tax?
No — Medical Services Plan premiums were eliminated in 2020. You pay only federal and BC income tax on gig income.
Do CRA instalments apply if I owe less than $3,000?
No — if your net tax owing is under $3,000 in both the current and prior two years, you can pay the full amount at the April 30 deadline.
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