Built for TikTok creators with real revenue.
Creator Rewards drips in monthly. Shop commissions land separately. LIVE gifts convert from diamonds. Brand deals close in DMs. Cadence gives every revenue type a record — so the year-end isn't a Notes-app archaeology dig.
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Every way you earn
Built around how TikTokers actually get paid.
Every income type gets its own record — with the date, source, gross, fees, currency, and CAD equivalent. So when tax time comes, your accountant gets a summary, not a scavenger hunt.
Creator Rewards Program
Monthly USD payouts from the qualifying-video program. Track the period, gross, fees, and CAD equivalent.
TikTok Shop commissions
Affiliate and seller commissions paid out separately from program income — usually with their own statement.
LIVE gifts & diamonds
Viewer gifts convert to diamonds, then USD. Save the period, gross, conversion rate, and net deposit.
Brand deals & Spark Ads
Sponsored videos, Spark Ad usage, UGC contracts, and agency placements — invoiced separately.
Affiliate links & codes
External affiliate platforms (LTK, ShareASale, Amazon, brand portals) paid in different currencies.
Gifted PR & seeding
Brands send product weekly. Save the brand, value, whether a post was required, and the contract status.
Where it gets messy
The recordkeeping problems TikTokers actually hit.
Payouts are small but constant.
Creator Rewards lands monthly in tiny amounts. Without a record, the year ends with hundreds of micro-deposits and no clear summary.
Multiple revenue streams from one app.
Rewards, Shop, LIVE, Spark Ads — each has its own statement. Cadence keeps them in one ledger with one CAD-equivalent total.
Brand deals close in DMs.
There is rarely a clean SOW. Save the brand, fee, deliverables, posting date, and gifted product value before you lose the context.
LIVE gifts feel personal, but the CRA may not agree.
Gifts received in connection with your work usually count as business income. Save the period, gross, and net deposit.
One calm place for the business side.
Cadence is not a content tool, a media kit, or accounting software. It is the layer underneath TikTokers' work that keeps the record clean.
One ledger across every platform
Payouts, brand deals, gifted products, affiliate income — all in one place, not five spreadsheets.
GST/HST threshold tracker
Rolling 12-month view of your total taxable creator revenue against the $30,000 small-supplier threshold.
Records that hold up to review
Receipts, contracts, screenshots, and notes saved with each entry. The CRA's Part XX rules mean creator income gets reported — clean records are the easiest defense.
Accountant-ready export
Income by type, brand deal summary, gifted product schedule, expense summary, GST/HST summary, and CSV. Send it to your accountant in one file.
What to track
The TikTokers recordkeeping checklist.
Use this as a starting point. Add what is specific to your channel and trim what does not apply.
- Creator Rewards monthly statement + USD-to-CAD on the date paid
- TikTok Shop commission statements
- LIVE diamond conversions and payout records
- Brand deal contracts (or DM screenshots), fees, and posting dates
- Spark Ads usage agreements and any extra usage payments
- Affiliate commissions across LTK, Amazon, brand portals
- Gifted PR items with estimated value and content-required flag
- Production expenses: ring lights, props, software, contractors
Recommended reading
Guides written for TikTokers.
FAQ
Questions TikTokers ask.
Cadence helps you keep records — it is not tax advice. Always confirm with your accountant.
Is TikTok Creator Rewards taxable in Canada?
Generally yes — TikTok Creator Rewards payouts are self-employment income on a T2125. TikTok does not issue a Canadian tax slip, so you report from your payout history and bank deposits.
Do TikTok LIVE gifts count as income?
When you receive gifts as part of your creator work — which is how the CRA generally views ongoing creator activity — the net payout you receive is usually self-employment income. Keep the period, gross diamonds, and the converted USD/CAD deposit.
What about TikTok Shop?
Shop commissions and seller revenue are self-employment income. If you also hold inventory, that introduces cost-of-goods tracking your accountant will want to see separately.
Do I have to charge GST/HST on TikTok brand deals?
Once your worldwide taxable creator revenue crosses $30,000 in a rolling 12 months you generally have to register. Brand deals paid by Canadian companies are usually GST/HST-applicable; non-resident brand deals may be zero-rated. Confirm with your accountant.
Are gifted PR products taxable?
If receiving the gift was conditional on a post, video, or story, the CRA may treat the fair market value as business income. If it was unconditional, it is closer to a true gift. Keep the brand, value, and whether content was expected.
Keep your TikTokers business organized.
Track payouts, deals, gifted products and records — all in one place.