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posted Apr 30, 2021 10:17:22 PM

How do I deduct kms for medical appointments?

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Nov 16, 2022 5:11:44 PM

There are two methods to calculate vehicle expenses — the detailed and the simplified method.

If you use the detailed method, keep track of the number of kilometers driven in the 12-month period you choose for medical expenses. Then, calculate the percentage of your total vehicle expenses that relate to the kilometers driven for medical treatment.

If you chose the simplified method, you only need to determine how many km you traveled for medical treatment in the 12-month period. For 2021, the prescribed rates are: 59¢ per kilometre for the first 5,000 kilometres driven; 53¢ per kilometre above that and an additional 4¢ permitted in Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut.    If you chose the simplified method, you only need to determine how many km you traveled for medical treatment in the 12-month period. Multiply the km by the rate for your province. The rates are different for each province or territory, are updated annually, and can be found at the Canada Revenue Agency’s website.

For full information view link below:

https://turbotax.intuit.ca/tips/claiming-medical-expense-travel-credits-5251

 

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