SkipTheDishes Courier Taxes (Canada)

MyCarTracks_support · May 13, 2026, 5:55pm

Your SkipTheDishes courier taxes Canada records start with self-employment income. Under Skip paying taxes help, courier earnings are gross payments with no tax deductions, and couriers are responsible for reporting income taxes. Under CRA gig economy guidance, Skip the Dishes is a gig economy platform example.

GST/HST is separate from income tax. Delivery-only SkipTheDishes work generally follows the small-supplier rule for taxable supplies, so registration is usually required after you pass the $30,000 threshold. Use current CRA GST/HST registration rules before deciding when to register, collect, and remit GST/HST.

Quick answer: SkipTheDishes courier taxes Canada

Keep these records for SkipTheDishes courier work:

Courier Portal annual and weekly earnings records
Transit Pay, tips, subsidies, reimbursements, promotions, incentives, and Fast Cash transfers
bank deposits matched to Skip earnings records
Form T2125 income and expense workpapers
GST/HST registration, returns, input tax credits, payments, and notices if registered
business kilometres, total vehicle kilometres, odometer readings, dates, destinations, and delivery-zone notes
receipts for the business-use portion of vehicle, phone, bags, supplies, software, and professional costs
CPP or QPP cash planning based on self-employed net business income

Skip records help, but you are still responsible for checking them against bank deposits, receipts, kilometre logs, and your filed return.

GST/HST number for SkipTheDishes couriers

SkipTheDishes delivery-only work should use the delivery/courier GST/HST analysis, not the passenger rideshare rule. CRA gig economy guidance generally requires GST/HST registration for many taxable gig economy goods and services after more than $30,000 in taxable sales over four calendar quarters. CRA general registration guidance also has a one-quarter test.

For delivery-only couriers:

if you do not exceed the $30,000 threshold, you are generally a small supplier and do not have to register, though voluntary registration may be possible
if you exceed $30,000 in one calendar quarter, your effective registration date is no later than the supply that made you cross the threshold
if you exceed $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters but not in one quarter, CRA uses a later timing rule after the quarter in which you crossed the threshold
if you also provide commercial ride-sharing passenger trips, review the separate first-day rideshare GST/HST rule

After registration, keep GST/HST collected or collectible, input tax credits, reporting periods, returns, instalments, payments, refunds, and CRA notices separate from your income tax records.

Use GST/HST for Gig Drivers (Canada) for the broader delivery-versus-rideshare split.

GST/HST returns, ITCs, and deadlines

A GST/HST registrant files a separate GST/HST return. It is not filed on Form T2125.

Input tax credits can reduce net GST/HST when you paid GST/HST on eligible business expenses. For SkipTheDishes, review GST/HST on the business-use portion of vehicle and phone costs, delivery bags, software, and professional costs. Keep the receipt and the tax amount visible.

Under CRA GST/HST filing-deadline guidance, monthly and quarterly filers generally file and pay one month after the reporting period ends. For annual filers with a December 31 fiscal year-end and business income, the final payment deadline is April 30 and the filing deadline is June 15.

Annual GST/HST filers may also need quarterly instalments when their net tax meets CRA’s threshold. Use current CRA GST/HST instalment guidance instead of treating any simple “$3,000 or more in taxes” shortcut as the whole test. When it is time to file online, CRA GST/HST NETFILE is one filing option for eligible registrants.

SkipTheDishes earnings records

Skip paying-taxes help treats courier earnings as gross payments and says they do not include deductions for taxes. Annual earnings can be found in the Courier Portal.

Skip’s older 2021 filing help described a Summary of Earnings email for that tax year, but couriers were responsible for making sure the summary was accurate. The Courier Portal can also be used to view earning statements if the email is lost.

Use current records this way:

Download or save annual and weekly Courier Portal records.
Match weekly direct deposits and Fast Cash transfers to bank statements.
Separate Transit Pay, tips, subsidies, reimbursements, promotions, and incentives.
Compare app-estimated distance with your own kilometre log.
Keep a workpaper showing how the Skip totals became Form T2125 income.

Do not rely on a March 1 summary date unless Skip confirms it for the current tax year. Save records throughout the year so a missing or delayed summary does not block filing.

For cash flow, consider setting aside part of each payout for income tax, CPP or QPP, and GST/HST if registered. A 20% to 25% holdback can be a starting stress test, but adjust it for your province, net income, credits, instalments, and whether you also have employment income.

Business-use percentage and kilometre logs

For a mixed-use vehicle, the calculation starts with:

business-use percentage = SkipTheDishes business kilometres / total vehicle kilometres

Example: you earned $20,000 in gross SkipTheDishes delivery income. You drove 10,000 total kilometres during the year, and 3,000 kilometres were for Skip deliveries. Your business-use percentage is 30%. If eligible mixed-use vehicle costs were $2,000 before CCA limits and GST/HST treatment, the first review amount would be $600.

That does not mean your only deductible expense is $600, and it does not mean the platform’s distance estimate is enough. CRA motor vehicle records guidance expects business kilometres, total kilometres, dates, destinations, purposes, and odometer readings.

Use MyCarTracks automatic mileage tracking from the first delivery week. Tag SkipTheDishes separately from DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart, rideshare, errands, and personal driving so exports stay clean.

Possible tax deductions for Skip couriers

You can usually claim expenses that were incurred to earn SkipTheDishes business income, are reasonable for the work, and are supported by records. Mixed-use costs need a business-use percentage.

Vehicle expenses

fuel and oil
electricity for a zero-emission vehicle
vehicle insurance and delivery-use coverage
licence and registration fees
lease payments where CRA limits allow
car-loan interest where CRA limits allow
capital cost allowance when the vehicle and class rules support it
business parking and tolls

Repairs and maintenance

oil changes and routine service
tires, rotation, repairs, and seasonal changes
brakes, fluids, inspections, and mechanical repairs
car washes or cleaning tied to delivery work
repairs needed to keep the vehicle usable for delivery

Phone, bags, and courier costs

business portion of a phone plan and mobile data
phone mount, charger, cable, battery pack, and headset
thermal bags, pizza bags, catering bags, and bike delivery gear
software or receipt tools used for the business
Skip service or platform charges if they appear in your courier records
bank charges or payment fees tied to courier work
bookkeeping, accounting, and tax-preparation help

Do not claim personal meals, personal driving, fines, unsupported cash purchases, or the same cost twice. For a deeper vehicle-expense workflow, use Self-Employed Vehicle Expense Deductions (Canada).

Forms and income-tax deadlines

SkipTheDishes courier income usually belongs on Form T2125, Statement of Business or Professional Activities, filed with your personal income tax return. Quebec couriers may also need Revenu Quebec’s TP-80-V for business or professional income and expenses.

For the 2025 tax year, June 15, 2026 is the filing deadline when you or your spouse or common-law partner carried on a business. A balance owing is due April 30, 2026. June 15 is not extra time to pay.

Plan for CPP or QPP as part of the same cash file. Canada Pension Plan guidance says self-employed workers outside Quebec generally make the whole CPP contribution. Quebec uses QPP.

Records and receipts to keep

CRA generally expects tax records and supporting documents to be kept for at least six years. Build the file while you can still find the details.

Keep:

Courier Portal annual and weekly earnings records
Transit Pay, tips, subsidies, reimbursements, incentives, and deposit records
GST/HST registration, returns, payments, ITC workpapers, and notices where applicable
kilometre logs, total annual kilometres, odometer readings, and vehicle-change notes
receipts for fuel, charging, repairs, tires, cleaning, insurance, interest, lease payments, licence, and registration costs
phone, data, delivery bags, software, office supply, bookkeeping, and tax-preparation receipts
Form T2125 workpapers and filed return copies
Quebec TP-80-V support if you file in Quebec

Physical receipts, digital photos, statements, and app exports all help. The goal is to support the amount, date, business purpose, and business-use calculation.

FAQ

Which tax form do SkipTheDishes couriers use in Canada?

Most self-employed SkipTheDishes courier income is reported on Form T2125 with your personal income tax return. Quebec couriers may also need TP-80-V.

Should SkipTheDishes couriers report tips?

Yes. Tips are business income. Include tips with Transit Pay, reimbursements, subsidies, promotions, incentives, and other Skip amounts in your income records.

Does SkipTheDishes withhold income tax?

Skip courier earnings are gross payments and do not include tax deductions. Plan your own cash for income tax, CPP or QPP, and GST/HST if registered.

Do Skip couriers need a GST/HST number?

Not automatically from the first delivery. Delivery-only SkipTheDishes work generally follows the small-supplier GST/HST threshold unless another rule applies. If you also drive passengers for rideshare, review the separate commercial ride-sharing GST/HST rule.

What expenses can Skip couriers claim?

Common categories include the business-use portion of vehicle costs, phone and data, delivery bags, parking, tolls, software, and professional fees. Keep receipts and the business-use calculation.