The CRA's Voluntary Disclosures Program allows you to proactively correct past tax issues — like unfiled returns or undeclared income — before the government finds out.
By applying through the VDP, you can:
This is especially important for content creators and sex workers who’ve earned income outside of traditional employment and haven’t reported it yet.
Failure to report your income could lead to:
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If you earn money independently through sex work, OnlyFans, or other content platforms in Canada, you’re considered self-employed. That comes with tax responsibilities.
You're legally required to:
These rules apply to:
Your annual income tax return has to include all your earnings. This includes payments through online platforms, cash, tips, e-transfers, and any other method. It doesn’t matter how the income comes in—if it’s money you earn from your work, the Canada Revenue Agency expects you to report it.
You also need to keep clear, organized records. That means tracking your income and keeping receipts or documentation for anything you spend to run your business. Eligible expenses might include content production costs, equipment, advertising, wardrobe, makeup, or a portion of your rent or internet if you work from home. If you want to claim it, you need to be able to prove it.
Not filing taxes—or underreporting income—can lead to penalties, interest, or audits. It’s not always obvious what counts as a deductible expense or how to structure your records, but consulting Sam Faris and staying consistent throughout the year makes tax time a lot easier. Checking in with Sam also helps you claim all the latest deductions you’re entitled to and avoid paying more than you need to.
⚠️ If you haven’t been reporting all your income, you may already be non-compliant — but the VDP gives you a way out.
As a self-employed content creator or sex worker, you're entitled to claim legitimate business expenses to reduce your taxable income.
Common CRA-eligible deductions include:
Knowing how to document and categorize these deductions properly is critical — especially if you’re filing under the VDP. We’ll walk you through it all.
If your self-employed revenue has hit or passed $30,000 in either a single calendar quarter (three consecutive months) or over the course of four consecutive calendar quarters (12 months), you're required to:
Many OnlyFans creators and sex workers don’t realize they need to do this. But the CRA does — and they’re watching. If you’ve missed this step, the VDP allows you to correct it and avoid steep consequences.
Have you incorporated your content or personal services business? Smart move — but it comes with added responsibilities:
Missed a filing? Made a reporting error? You may still qualify for VDP if you come forward voluntarily.
In Canada, incorporating your sex work or OnlyFans business opens up new opportunities for tax planning and legal protection, but it also comes with significant responsibility. As a director of an incorporated business in the sex industry, you're not just filing a personal tax return—you’re legally required to file a T2 corporate tax return each year, even if your corporation has no income or is inactive.
If you pay yourself a salary, wages, or dividends from your corporation, you'll also need to report that income personally and issue the appropriate T4 or T5 slips. Directors must ensure corporate taxes are filed and paid on time, typically within six months after the end of the corporation’s fiscal year. GST/HST registration is mandatory once your gross revenues exceed $30,000 during a 12-month period, and once registered, you're expected to charge, collect, and remit these taxes.
Failing to meet these requirements can lead to serious consequences. If your corporation doesn’t file or pay on time, you may face penalties, interest, and legal action from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). And in some cases, corporate tax debt—particularly unpaid GST/HST and payroll deductions—can become a personal liability for directors, meaning you can lose the protection of a corporate structure and your personal assets may be at risk.
If you're posting content, managing subscribers, or working with clients directly, staying “on top” of your corporate tax obligations is essential to protect your business. Make sure you're meeting all CRA requirements to avoid costly surprises and stay focused on growing your brand.
Yes. The CRA considers this self-employment income, whether or not you receive a T4A or tax form from the platform. You're responsible for declaring it.
The CRA may charge interest, late penalties, or even pursue legal action. However, if you apply through the VDP before they contact you, you may avoid the harshest consequences.
Yes. In fact, the program is designed for people with multiple years of unfiled or incorrect returns. We can help you sort everything out.
All VDP applications are confidential. Your privacy is protected by law, and we treat every client with discretion and respect.
We’ll help reconstruct your income and expenses using available data, estimates, and platform records. You don’t have to figure it out alone.