I paid membership fee for SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) designation. Can I claim on my tax return under Professional dues ?

[TurboTaxLise]

Hello hpatel71,

Yes, you sure can.

Please review the links provided below to assist you with your professional dues.

• From TurboTax FAQ:How do I enter Union, Professional, and other dues? https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/community/claims-deductions-donations/help/how-do-i-enter-union...
• From TurboTax Tips:Claiming Annual Professional or Union Dues on Your Income Tax Return https://turbotax.intuit.ca/tips/claiming-annual-professional-or-union-dues-on-your-income-tax-return...

[mach128x]

@TurboTaxLiseis wrong.

The fees you are mentioning are for a non-regulated certification. As such they cannot be claimed.

To be claimed, the fees have to be required by a trade union or by law in order for you to be legally able to work.

From the CRA:

• annual dues for membership in a trade union or an association of public servants
• professional board dues required under provincial or territorial law
• professional or malpractice liability insurance premiums or professional membership dues required to keep a professional status recognized by law
• parity or advisory committee (or similar body) dues required under provincial or territorial law

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-re...