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posted Oct 30, 2019 11:09:58 PM

Can I claim the home tax deduction when providing cleaning services at client’s homes?I do accounting, quotes, general correspondence and ordering supplies from my home.

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Level 15
Oct 30, 2019 11:09:59 PM

Yes, you can claim this deduction as you are running a business and using your home as "your principal place of business". To calculate the part you can deduct, use a reasonable basis such as the area of the work space divided by the total area of your home.

More information from CRA can be found at this link: https://bit.ly/2yF92ZO

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Level 15
Oct 30, 2019 11:09:59 PM

Yes, you can claim this deduction as you are running a business and using your home as "your principal place of business". To calculate the part you can deduct, use a reasonable basis such as the area of the work space divided by the total area of your home.

More information from CRA can be found at this link: https://bit.ly/2yF92ZO