Familiarise yourself with the local tax regulations. You should be able to expense most things related to your work (home office, office supplies, internet etc)

Familiarise yourself with the local tax regulations. You should be able to expense most things related to your work (home office, office supplies, internet etc). Learn basic accounting, and do it yourself using an online package like WaveAccounting or Xero. In Canada, freelancers often pay less tax than their full-time counterparts.