Google Drive Receipt Scanning
Point NorthOS at your Google Drive and it reads your receipts automatically — amounts, vendors, dates. No manual entry, no shoebox. Every scan maps to the right T2125 line.
Built for the solopreneur who Googled “do I have to charge GST”. We'll take it from there.
NorthOS calculates your quick method or regular method remittances, scans your Google Drive receipts, and maps every expense to your T2125.
What is NorthOS?
NorthOS is a Canadian-hosted bookkeeping app for sole proprietors and small businesses that automatically tracks your GST/HST remittance and maps your expenses to the CRA's T2125 form for tax time.
It's built for Canadian sole proprietors who don't want to manage spreadsheets or full accounting software, but still need to stay compliant with GST/HST thresholds and CRA rules.
Who is NorthOS for?
- eBay, Etsy, and marketplace sellers in Canada
- Freelance service providers: designers, copywriters, therapists, and tutors
- Resellers and arbitrage-style sellers
- Canadian sole proprietors under or near the $30,000 GST/HST threshold
- Side-hustlers who want to stay CRA-compliant without hiring a bookkeeper
NorthOS vs spreadsheets and other accounting tools
NorthOS replaces the bookkeeping spreadsheet with an automated, CRA-aligned ledger that tracks your GST/HST remittance and T2125-ready expenses automatically.
Unlike QuickBooks Self-Employed - which Intuit is discontinuing in Canada - NorthOS is built specifically for Canadian GST/HST-aware sole proprietors and small businesses, with the $30,000 threshold, Quick Method and Regular Method remittance, and T2125 mapping built in from day one.
See it in action
Click through the dashboard a Canadian freelancer or consultant sees, with sample numbers.
Get StartedBuilt around T2125 lines, Quick Method and Regular Method remittances, and the reality of running a Canadian sole proprietorship.
You run the business. We keep the books.
Step 1
Connect Drive — your receipts are already there
NorthOS scans your Google Drive receipts automatically. Add the rest by text, photo, or manual entry. Everything lands in an organized ledger.
Step 2
NorthOS does the math
Your GST remittance, tax set-aside, and safe-to-spend number update the moment income comes in. No spreadsheet. No calculator.
Step 3
Tax time is already done
When filing comes around, your income and expenses are already sorted to match the T2125 lines your accountant or tax software needs. Your GST remittance number is ready to go. No scrambling, no surprises.
GST/HST done automatically
Supports both Quick Method and Standard filing. Not sure if you have actually elected the Quick Method with CRA? NorthOS walks you through it. Every time you log income, your remittance updates automatically.
$30,000 Threshold Tracker
NorthOS watches your revenue against the CRA registration threshold. You'll know exactly when you're approaching $30,000 — before it's a problem, not after.
Safe to Spend
See exactly what you can actually use right now. After taxes, after GST set-aside, after expenses — one number that tells you what's yours.
Mileage & Vehicle Tracking
Log kilometres as you go. NorthOS calculates your business-use percentage and feeds it directly into the vehicle expense section of your T2125 — the way CRA actually wants it.
Project & Invoice Tracker
Track every project from start to finish. See income and expenses per job so you know what it actually made you. Shows who owes you and how long they've been overdue.
What people are saying
“I just read an excellent Reddit post from a small business owner who shared the same fears as myself regarding the CRA. I'm nearing the end of a teaching career and decided to get started on my next chapter early.”
The Sharp Medic
“I'm excited to give it a go!”
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Do You Have to Register for GST/HST?
Cross $30,000 in revenue and the CRA says you do. Two free checklists tell you exactly where you stand and what to do the day you cross.
- When you have to register (the Small Supplier $30K test)
- What to do the day you cross the threshold
- CRA-current for 2026
2 PDF Checklists
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Get Started ->Business Essentials
Essential knowledge for Canadian sole proprietors navigating taxes, CRA obligations, and the mental load of running a business.
The $30K Milestone
What actually changes when your business crosses the GST registration threshold.
Decoding the T2125
The form every Canadian sole proprietor files at tax time — explained in plain language.
Industry-Specific Guides
GST/HST strategy and T2125 deductions tailored to your trade.
$30k Threshold Predictor
When will you need to register for GST/HST?
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I register for a GST/HST number?
In Canada, you must register for a GST/HST account once your taxable revenue exceeds $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters. NorthOS includes a Tax Threshold Tracker that monitors your income, providing alerts before you hit the CRA limit to ensure you stay on top of your GST/HST obligations without the stress.
Does NorthOS support T2125 and T776 tax forms?
NorthOS automatically organizes your business income and expenses to match CRA T2125 categories, so when tax season arrives, your records are already sorted. It also supports T776 (Real Estate Rentals), including rental income, expenses, and CCA tracking for landlords.
Can I use NorthOS if I'm not registered for GST yet?
Yes. NorthOS is built for exactly that stage. If you're under the $30,000 threshold, NorthOS tracks your revenue so you know where you stand. You'll get an alert before you hit the limit so you're never caught off guard.
Does NorthOS use the Quick Method or Regular Method for GST/HST?
NorthOS supports both the Quick Method and the Regular Method: you choose which one applies to your situation. The Quick Method is a CRA-approved simplified remittance approach available to most businesses under $400,000 in annual taxable sales; instead of tracking every individual ITC, you remit a flat percentage of gross revenue. The Regular Method tracks your actual ITCs and may suit businesses with significant input costs. Either way, your remittance is calculated automatically every time you log income. For complex tax situations, we always recommend working with a Canadian accountant. NorthOS makes sure your records are organized and ready when you need them.
What does NorthOS do for Canadian sole proprietors?
NorthOS handles the bookkeeping tasks that trip up most Canadian sole proprietors: tracking your revenue against the $30,000 GST/HST registration threshold, calculating your Quick Method remittance automatically, categorizing expenses to CRA T2125 lines, and scanning receipts. At tax time, your records are already sorted by T2125 category, so you or your accountant can file without reconstructing the year from a shoebox of receipts.
Does NorthOS handle GST/HST for sole proprietors and side hustlers under $30,000?
Yes. NorthOS is built for both stages. If you're under the $30,000 threshold, NorthOS tracks your cumulative taxable revenue and alerts you before you hit the CRA limit, so you register on time and avoid penalties. Once you're registered, NorthOS automatically calculates your Quick Method remittance on every income entry and keeps a running Safe-to-Spend balance so you never accidentally spend money that belongs to the CRA.
New Research
25.1% of Canadians Now Side-Hustle — Are You Ready for the $30K Threshold?
NorthOS analyzed data from ISED Canada, Statistics Canada, and 1,045 surveyed Canadians. Alberta and BC lead the country in business density. See where your province ranks.
Read the Free Report →Founder Story
“In my first year reselling, I didn't know what a T2125 was. I spent hours on the CRA website trying to figure out what I actually owed — and left more confused than when I started. By year two I'd crossed $30,000 without realizing it. I was already required to be GST registered and had no idea. Every bookkeeping app I tried gave me a P&L. Nobody gave me a T2125. So I built NorthOS.”
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Knowledge Base
Canadian Business Glossary
Essential terms for Canadian sole proprietors and small businesses navigating GST/HST thresholds, CRA compliance, and self-employment tax obligations.
Small Supplier Status
Auto-TrackedA business classification for entities with under $30,000 in taxable revenue over four consecutive quarters. NorthOS automatically tracks your threshold progress and alerts you before you exceed the CRA limit.
Learn MoreT2125 Form
Fully SupportedThe 'Statement of Business or Professional Activities': the official CRA form used by Canadian sole proprietors to report business income and expenses on their personal tax return.
Learn MoreInput Tax Credits (ITCs)
Quick & Regular MethodNorthOS supports both the GST/HST Quick Method and Regular Method: you choose which applies to your situation. Under the Quick Method, most operating expense ITCs are not claimed individually; the flat remittance rate accounts for them. Under the Regular Method, actual ITCs are tracked. Capital asset ITCs are tracked for registered users on either method.
Learn MoreT776 Form
Fully SupportedThe 'Statement of Real Estate Rentals': used by housing providers to report rental income and expenses. NorthOS supports T776 for landlords and real estate investors, with per-property ledgers and CCA tracking.
Learn MoreCapital Cost Allowance (CCA)
SupportedThe CRA's system for claiming depreciation on business assets over time, such as buildings, equipment, and appliances. NorthOS tracks CCA classes and applies the half-year rule so your annual deduction is calculated for you.
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