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Can I claim a certification course fee as a business expense in 2021 even though I wont start earning income until 2022?
I did not receive a tax slip for the course fee.
May 1, 2022
2:56 PM
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Seniors and students
According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), there are a select following of categories that can be considered as business expenses. The list goes as follows:
- advertising
- allowance on eligible capital property
- bad debts
- business start-up costs
- business tax, fees, licenses and dues
- business-use-of-home expenses
- capital cost allowance
- delivery, freight and express
- fuel costs (except for motor vehicles)
- insurance
- interest and bank charges
- legal, accounting and other professional fees
- maintenance and repairs
- management and administration fees
- meals and entertainment (allowable part only)
- motor vehicle expenses
- office expenses
- other business expenses
- prepaid expenses
- property taxes
- rent
- salaries, wages and benefits (including employer's contributions)
- supplies
- telephone and utilities
- travel
After investigation of the miscellaneous category (Other Business Expenses) there is nothing for course fees. It may be deducted as tuition fees, however.
For more information, check out: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - Business Expenses
And also, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - Eligible Tuition Fees
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May 2, 2022
12:38 PM