Employment expenses are first entered on Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Form T777 Statement of Employment Expenses. For 2019, the "base amount" used in the calculation of the tool deduction is $1,222 ($1,245 for 2020). No deduction is available unless the cost of tools exceeds this amount. The maximum deduction is $500.
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