Meet Doug Collins
Your Guide to Tax Confidence
Helping home-based entrepreneurs simplify taxes, claim every legal write-off, and stay confidently audit-ready without stress or guesswork.
Hi, I’m Doug Collins, tax educator, author, and founder of Home Business Tax Secrets.
My best-selling book The Home-Based Business Guide to Write Off Almost Anything and my membership community were built to help entrepreneurs take control of their finances with clarity and confidence.
My Journey
My story began in the late 1990s with a simple side hustle. After a corporate layoff in 2010, I shifted into full-time self-employment and quickly discovered what most entrepreneurs face: the tax side of business was confusing, and many were overpaying simply because they didn’t know the rules.
I learned those lessons the hard way. I once missed a $5,000 write-off because my accountant didn’t understand home business tax rules. Later, I faced a CRA audit for $15,000 and won. Those experiences became the foundation for everything I teach today.
Why I Created the Tax Write-Offs Made Simple System
Too many home-based entrepreneurs were making the same costly mistakes I had once made. They were missing legitimate write-offs, feeling overwhelmed, and second-guessing every expense. I knew there had to be a better way.
That’s why I created a step-by-step system to help entrepreneurs save thousands in legal write-offs, stay audit-ready, and finally feel confident about their numbers.
Today, that system has grown into a best-selling book, an online course, and a membership community serving entrepreneurs across the U.S. and Canada.
Author, Educator, and Advocate
Since publishing The Home-Based Business Guide to Write Off Almost Anything, I’ve helped tens of thousands of entrepreneurs simplify taxes and save more of what they earn. The Updated and Expanded Edition continues to rank among Amazon’s top small business tax books.
I've been featured by trusted media outlets across Canada and the U.S., sharing my own entrepreneurial journey as well as proven tax write-off strategies that help home-based entrepreneurs simplify taxes, keep more of what they earn, and stay audit-ready with confidence.
Articles & Interviews
Bedford Living Magazine
Doug’s journey from corporate life to home-based entrepreneurship was featured in the March 2021 issue of Bedford Living Magazine.
Huddle Magainze
Doug’s Amazon bestseller and tax-saving system were profiled in the September 2021 issue of Huddle Magazine.
Chronicle Herald
Doug’s story of building a full-time business after corporate life was featured in The Chronicle Herald (March 2021).
Podcast Feature: The Million Dollar Stories Interview
In this episode of the Million Dollar Stories Podcast, Doug Collins—author of The Home-Based Business Guide to Write Off Almost Anything—breaks down practical tax-saving tips for freelancers, gig workers, and home-based entrepreneurs. Tune in to learn how to stay audit-ready, claim overlooked write-offs, and reduce tax stress whether you're in the U.S. or Canada.