The norabooks blog
Tax tips, invoicing advice, and product updates for Canadian freelancers and small businesses.
How to Track Business Mileage for CRA
Everything Canadian freelancers need to know about logging vehicle expenses, per-km rates, and what the CRA actually requires.
GST/HST: When to Register and How to File
Hit $30K in revenue? Here's your step-by-step guide to registering for GST/HST and filing your first return.
5 Invoice Mistakes That Delay Your Payments
Missing payment terms, wrong tax calculations, and other common errors that keep your money stuck in someone else's inbox.
Expense Categories That Actually Make Sense
Stop overthinking your expense categories. Here's a simple system that works for freelancers and keeps your accountant happy.
Receipt Scanning: Paper vs Digital
The CRA accepts digital receipts. Here's how to go paperless without risking your deductions.
norabooks vs QuickBooks: An Honest Comparison
We built norabooks because QuickBooks wasn't built for us. Here's where we're better, where we're different, and where we're catching up.
Tax Deductions Every Canadian Freelancer Should Know
Home office, internet, phone, software, meals... here's what you can actually deduct and how to do it right.
How to Get Paid Faster as a Freelancer
Payment terms, follow-up timing, and invoicing habits that actually speed up client payments.
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