How to fill in T2200 on Turbotax

[BBall1]

When I follow these instructions I do not have an option to say that I have a T2200 from my employer. The screens to be completed pertain to the T777 form.  

[TurboTaxSusan]

@BBall1 The T777 for is the form you must fill out if you have employment expenses. If you are using TurboTax CD/Download in Forms mode, you would just fill out the forms - there is no interview to ask you questions. Even if you are in EasyStep Mode, TurboTax CD/Download will not ask you about the T2200, it assumes that you know that you need one.

In TurboTax Online, it will ask you if you have a T2200 - Yes or No. If you answer Yes, then it will continue through the interview questions that correspond to the T777 form. 

[FlyingCanadian]

I have the downloaded version of TurboTax, when I punch in work from home in the search bar nothing populates. When I go to forms and pull up a T2200 it's blue, I can't fill it out except for my address. I'm hesitant to fill out a form that my employer hasn't filled out for me (T777). 
I've always been able to fill this form out, why is it a problem this year?

[TurboTaxBrenda]

Go to "FInd" and type in "Employment expenses. Check off the box and continue- on the next page "Employment Expense Profile" Check off Office in Home Expenses and continue. Now you will be able to enter your work-from-home expenses.

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.

[Clem347]

Hi, 

I did that and I am still having issues. 

I checked off "office in home expenses" and indicated no to "Are you eligible to claim the GST/HST rebate?" but when I got to the next page, it is asking me for all my expenses but in a weird manner (see below).

Why is it asking for GST taxable and HST taxable ? Where am I supposed to put the full amount paid (including taxes)?

Expenses which you incurred for the entire home
	GST Taxable	HST Taxable	Zero Rated & Exempt
Electricity, heat, and water

[TurboTaxSusan]

You would enter the full amount of your expense (sales tax included) into the column that corresponds with the sales tax you paid for that expense. Ex: If you bought Supplies and you were charged HST on those supplies, then you would put the full total (price + HST) in the HST column.

It is asking about  GST & HST taxable and zero rated/exempt because if you were eligible for the GST/HST rebate, these columns would help determine your rebate.

[ichin]

I have the CD version of Turbotax. I also have two T2200 forms. What should I fill out for employer identification? Do I provide my current employer's details or the previous employer?

There's no way for me to attach these two T2200 forms into the program, right?

Thanks!

[TurboTaxGinette]

Unfortunately, only 1 T2200 can be entered but TurboTax CD/Download lets you enter 2 T777 forms.

You can also file your TurboTax return with one employer, then use Change my Return (CMR) in My Account or a T1-ADJ T1 Adjustment Request to add the second employer.

For more information from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) please see their link: Home office expenses for employees

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.

[ichin]

If I had no breaks between my two employment (ended one job on Friday and started the new on the following Monday) and I didn't change my office set up, can I still use the one T2200 form?

Is the T777 form something I fill out or my employer provides? Or does the T777 form supplement the T2200 form?

Thanks!

[TurboTaxSusan]

@ichin 

Your employer provides you with the T2200, and you would have the T777 as part of your tax return. If you are using TurboTax CD/Download, you don't fill in the T2200 page, only the T777 forms.