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I am an employee of a company. I had to purchase a computer for the purpose of work. Can I claim it on my taxes and if so, how?

 
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I am an employee of a company. I had to purchase a computer for the purpose of work. Can I claim it on my taxes and if so, how?

You can deduct certain expenses (including any GST/HST) you paid to earn employment income. You can do this only if your employment contract required you to pay the expenses and you did not receive an allowance for them, or the allowance you received is included in your income.  For more information, https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-re...


I am an employee of a company. I had to purchase a computer for the purpose of work. Can I claim it on my taxes and if so, how?

Hi Mary-Ann! So if I had to buy a new computer for $2500 and my employer reimbursed me as a bonus for $1500, how much of that would I claim as other employment expenses?