I am clearly not a business. Why does entering something in box 48 necessarily open a business form? Can I just enter this 500$ honorarium somewhere else?
Yes, your fee is considered a business service, but you are not a business.
A T2125 form has to be completed. But it is easier than you think!
CRA has recognised your predicament and even provides a webinar fir volunteers who encountert this situation.
Simply enter your name, show your year end as 31 Dec. Don't claim any expenses. Input a plausible 6- digit industry code from the list provided, and enter your fee amount in the box shown for T4A box48 payment. Sure it's a bit of a hassle but few entries are needed.
The alternate is to show this as Other Income not on a t-slip.
Yes, your fee is considered a business service, but you are not a business.
A T2125 form has to be completed. But it is easier than you think!
CRA has recognised your predicament and even provides a webinar fir volunteers who encountert this situation.
Simply enter your name, show your year end as 31 Dec. Don't claim any expenses. Input a plausible 6- digit industry code from the list provided, and enter your fee amount in the box shown for T4A box48 payment. Sure it's a bit of a hassle but few entries are needed.
The alternate is to show this as Other Income not on a t-slip.