How to contribute to Employment Insurance (EI) if I am self-employed ?

You'll be responsible for paying Employment Insurance when you file your income tax return each year. You'll pay Employment Insurance based on your self-employed income for the entire calendar year. The EI premiums are calculated on Schedule 13 of your return, Employment Insurance Premiums on Self-Employment and Other Eligible Earnings. The EI premiums are reported on line 31217 and line 42120 of your return and the premiums are deducted from your refund or added to your tax payable.