CRA can audit every e-transfer in your personal account. 1. During a CRA audit, they request your complete bank statements and demand you explain every single incoming e-transfer — yes, even your friend repaying you for pizza. → every e-transfer 2. Once your side hustle earns $30,000 in a single quarter, you must register for GST/HST within just 29 days — missing that deadline triggers automatic penalties. → $30,000 3. Mixing client payments with personal deposits is a red flag that can trigger a full CRA audit, costing you thousands in penalties and months of stress to untangle. → thousands 4. The fix is simple: open a free or low-cost dedicated business account today — it separates your income, protects you legally, and makes tax time take minutes instead of days. → dedicated business account Full guide 🌐 getwealthy.blog #CanadaFinance #PersonalFinance #CanadianMoney #MoneyTips #Canada
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