Tax prep tips for sole proprietors and freelancers in Canada and the US.
Claiming vehicle expenses on Form T2125? See exactly what CRA Chart A requires, the 2026 prescribed interest and leasing limits, and download a free worksheet.
August 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Deducting vehicle expenses on Schedule C? See exactly what IRS Part IV requires, the 2026 standard mileage rate, and download a free worksheet to organize your numbers.
August 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Claiming the home office deduction as a sole proprietor? See exactly what CRA Form T2125 and IRS Form 8829 require, then download a free worksheet to organize the numbers.
August 5, 2026 · 6 min read
A bank statement shows four of the five things the IRS expects an expense record to show. Here is the missing element, how long to keep receipts in Canada and the US, and why digital copies are acceptable.
July 30, 2026 · 8 min read
Yes, bank statements can help prepare your self-employed taxes. Compare a bookkeeper, accounting software, spreadsheets and AI-assisted tax reports.
July 29, 2026 · 12 min read
A line-by-line guide to every Schedule C expense category — from Advertising to Other expenses — with practical examples of what belongs where.
July 24, 2026 · 6 min read
A step-by-step guide for sole proprietors in Canada and the U.S. — what your accountant actually needs, how to organize your records, and how AI tools like Heightly cut prep time and cost.
July 22, 2026 · 6 min read
How Heightly turns a year of bank statements into a Tax Prep Report aligned with T2125 categories — categorized, organized, and export-friendly for your accountant.
July 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Learn how to categorize business expenses on your Schedule C as a US sole proprietor — the common categories, the mistakes to avoid, and how AI can speed up the process.
July 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Learn how to categorize business expenses on your Canadian T2125 — the common categories, the mistakes to avoid, and how AI can automate most of the work.
July 15, 2026 · 6 min read