- H&R Block Canada warned gig workers face significant CRA penalties if they fail to declare gig income.
- This is despite new rules requiring digital platforms to report user earnings to tax authorities.
- Tax expert Yannick Lemay said 2024 legislation lets the CRA cross-check platform-reported income against individual tax returns.
- Survey results showed 29% of gig workers do not plan to report all gig income this tax season.
- Gig participation reached 17% of Canadians in 2025, representing nearly 6 million adults.
- H&R Block said gig workers can lower taxable income through eligible deductions, but must document expenses and file accurately.
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