325 – Income Tax Deductions & COVID-19 Work From Home

An unprecedented number of Canadians went from being office employees to working from home during this pandemic. Many also took on home office costs in 2020. So, what does this mean for our 2020 income tax filing? Which expenses will we be able to deduct and which ones will we not? On today's podcast, Ian Martin, CPA and Licensed Insolvency Trustee, shares his thoughts on how the CRA may approach expenses like office supplies, masks, furniture, internet and rent next year. Ian also gives us his honest opinion on how the CRA should approach tax audits of individuals. Tune in to this meaningful discussion with lots of practical tips!

Additional Resources:

10 Tips for Dealing with CRA and Tax Debts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp7rVK02OVI

T2200 Declaration of Conditions of Employment: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/t2200.html

T777 Statement of Employment Expenses: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/t777.html