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posted Oct 30, 2019 1:51:38 AM

How do I claim telephone expenses that were reimbursed as wages?

Cell phone is used for both personal and business.  Cost is 104.95 per month, with employer reimbursing 50. per month. 
Statement in tax package indicates this was classed as wages.

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New Member
Oct 30, 2019 1:51:39 AM

If your employer provides you with a T2200 for the communications expenses you can claim them under "Income" tab > "Employment Expenses" and will not reduce the amount of your cost if the reimbursement is included as taxable income on your T4 slip. If the employer deemed that only 50% of the use of your device was related to employment activity then claim only 50% of your total cost as an expense.

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New Member
Oct 30, 2019 1:51:39 AM

If your employer provides you with a T2200 for the communications expenses you can claim them under "Income" tab > "Employment Expenses" and will not reduce the amount of your cost if the reimbursement is included as taxable income on your T4 slip. If the employer deemed that only 50% of the use of your device was related to employment activity then claim only 50% of your total cost as an expense.