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posted Apr 18, 2021 4:10:32 PM

How do I claim the $400 work from home due to COVID?

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Apr 19, 2021 11:16:21 AM

As per Intuit Turbotax, In 2021, the number of Canadians earning employment income while working at home increased substantially, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the Canadian government has provided two temporary and simplified methods for claiming an employment expense deduction:

  • Option 1 (or the flat-rate method), allows a qualified individual to claim $2/day in employment expenses, up to a max of $400.
  • Option 2 (or the detailed method), allows deduction of actual expenses incurred.

For more information, you can go to the link below:

Am I eligible to claim employment expenses due to COVID-19?