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Can I claim renovation expenses for my new condo. This condo apt. is my principle residence.

I separated with my wife and last year purchased my own condo apt.

I spent more than $30 000 on renovation

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Can I claim renovation expenses for my new condo. This condo apt. is my principle residence.

If the renovations were for the purpose of making the dwelling more accessible for someone who is disabled, then yes.  Otherwise, no.  Please review the following links:

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns360-390/398/398-eng.html#lgbl

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns360-390/398/398-eng.html#R_lgb...

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Can I claim renovation expenses for my new condo. This condo apt. is my principle residence.

If the renovations were for the purpose of making the dwelling more accessible for someone who is disabled, then yes.  Otherwise, no.  Please review the following links:

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns360-390/398/398-eng.html#lgbl

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns360-390/398/398-eng.html#R_lgb...