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Level 1
posted Feb 10, 2023 6:23:35 AM

Can I claim my new garage build this year under Home Accessibility Expenses? I have about 20k in building materials. Its a 20x24 garage detached.

It was not build for business. Mainly use it to store my car.

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Level 3
Feb 11, 2023 5:04:47 PM

Unfortunately, you cannot claim for a new garage under Home accessibility tax credit.

 

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Level 3
Feb 10, 2023 10:39:49 AM

Unfortunately, as seen in the links below, you cannot claim $20,000 in building materials for the garage under the Home Accessibility Tax Credit. 

Canada Revenue Agency: Line 31285 – Home accessibility expenses - Canada.ca

TurboTax article: Home Accessibility Tax Credit (HATC) | 2022 TurboTax® Canada Tips (intuit.ca)

 

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Level 1
Feb 11, 2023 4:48:24 AM

Ok. So in my case, I cannot claim anything for my new garage that I have build?

Level 3
Feb 11, 2023 5:04:47 PM

Unfortunately, you cannot claim for a new garage under Home accessibility tax credit.

 

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