T4A Box 48 self-employment statement

[FatAlto · Accepted solution]

I have received the following explanation after calling the TurboTax help line. I hope this clears thing up for all who had a similar question to me.

T2125B = business income

T2125P = professional income

T2125C = commission income

T2042 = farming income

T2121 = fishing income

The numbers 1-4 in each category correspond to the numbered business or professional activity you have listed. So if you are self-employed and only have one business, choose T2125B #1. If you have multiple, T2125B #1 for income related to Business 1 and T2125B #2 for income related to Business 2 and so on.

[FatAlto]

I just posted this reply in response to my original post, but in case this is still helpful, this is all the info that I have so far.

T2125B = business income

T2125P = professional income

T2125C = commission income

T2042 = farming income

T2121 = fishing income

The numbers 1-4 in each category correspond to the numbered business or professional activity you have listed. So if you are self-employed and only have one business, choose T2125B #1. If you have multiple, T2125B #1 for income related to Business 1 and T2125B #2 for income related to Business 2 and so on.

[FatAlto]

Re the numbering, I've been told that the numbers 1-4 in each category correspond to the numbered business or professional activity you have listed. So if you are self-employed and only have one business, choose T2125B #1. If you have multiple, T2125B #1 for income related to Business 1 and T2125B #2 for income related to Business 2 and so on.

[aj knight]

The only thing I got from calling turbotax helpline  was a suggestion to buy "assist and review"  

[TurboTaxAniqua]

@aj knight To check what industry code applies to you, please refer to this CRA guide: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2022 Version 1.0

[FatAlto]

That's honestly the type of conversation that I was expecting... low expectations going in only leaves room for me to be pleasantly surprised when I instead encounter a helpful attitude and accurate advice.

[scosau]

I have an amount reported in Box 48 of my T4A but I don't own a business (nor would I fall in the professional category).  Is there any alternative to filling out the T2125?

[TurboTaxAniqua]

Having your own business is not necessary to earn this type of income, which is regarded as self-employment.

You must complete that section and select the one that applies to you in order to finish T2125.

If you are self-employed, you can report earned income and claim expenses when filling out T2125. Use the T2125 form to report either business or professional income and expenses.

T212B: Business income—income from any activity you do for a profit and includes sales, commissions, or fees. T2125P: Professional income—income that is from a profession that has a governing body (such as one for lawyers, professional engineers, etc.) T2125C: Commissions—income that is from commission sales.

You will select what applies best and suits your situation.

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