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Level 1
posted Feb 19, 2021 10:35:00 AM

When adding and amount for utilities, for employment expense, Work-Space-In-The-Home page. It does not seem to be applying to my expense (could be $0). Why?

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Level 1
Feb 19, 2021 12:17:31 PM

ok this is very confusing if you select YES for 

Will you claim employment expenses for working at home due to COVID-19 for income on this T4?


On the T4 data page, the home office expenses under the normal T2200 process do not apply to your deduction.

I would say make sure this is NO (at least that seems to make work for my case.

I am not sure under what circumstances that would be YES. Probably if you are using the new method for home office expenses.


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Level 1
Feb 19, 2021 12:17:31 PM

ok this is very confusing if you select YES for 

Will you claim employment expenses for working at home due to COVID-19 for income on this T4?


On the T4 data page, the home office expenses under the normal T2200 process do not apply to your deduction.

I would say make sure this is NO (at least that seems to make work for my case.

I am not sure under what circumstances that would be YES. Probably if you are using the new method for home office expenses.


New Member
Feb 22, 2021 7:35:56 PM

Even I am facing the same issue, Turbo tax Team please look into it.