Do I need to send T4A/RL-1 forms to my freelancers every year?

[Eric C]

Hi there,

I'm wondering if, as a business owner in Quebec, am I supposed to submit T4A and RL-1 slips for all the contractors I hire on Upwork even if they don't live in Canada?

For those of you who live in the US, a T4 is like the Canadian equivalent of a W2, and RL-1 is the provincial version of that. T4A is a version of the T4 for contractors, RL-1 doesn't have a separate form for contactors.

[Bojan S]

Hi Eric,

Unfortunately, we won't be able to provide tax advice, so you may need to talk to a tax professional to determine what forms you may need to provide for the freelancers you hire on Upwork.

Thank you!