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posted Mar 30, 2020 8:10:56 AM

Why does self-empl deductions for CPP/QPP/PPIP show a value when I don't (shouldn't) have any self employment claims?

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Level 15
May 15, 2020 7:00:35 PM

The deduction you are seeing on your 2019 tax return that says "self-employment" is part of the new Canada Pension Plan Enhancement. There is a maximum allowable claim of $80.85 and is seen on Line 22215 of your tax return.

 

For more information on this deduction and the changes to your CPP Contributions, please see the following CRA documents:

 

The Canada Pension Plan enhancement – Businesses, individuals and self-employed: what it means for y...

Line 22215 – Deduction for CPP or QPP enhanced contributions on employment income