Canada
CPP Self-Employed
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why do self-employed pay double CPP?
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Why do self-employed pay double CPP?
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Self-employed individuals pay both the employee AND employer portions of CPP (5.95% + 5.95% = 11.9%). Employees only pay 5.95%, with employers covering the other half.
Is any portion deductible?
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Is any portion deductible?
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Yes! As self-employed, you can deduct the employer portion (half) of your CPP contribution when calculating taxable income.
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