How do I claim the Labour Mobility Deduction for tradespeople?
Starting with tax year 2022, the Labour Mobility Deduction for tradespeople (LMDT) is available to a tradesperson or apprentice employed in the construction of buildings at a temporary location in Canada.
To claim this deduction in TurboTax, follow these steps:
TurboTax Online
Answer the initial Personal info interview questions if you haven't already. This unlocks 2024 tax return.
From 2024 tax return, under Add to your return, enter Employment in the search bar and select Employment Expenses.
At Employment Expenses, select Yes.
At Employment Expenses Profile, select I received T2200, then select Continue.
If the employer hasn't provided the form, the expense can't be claimed.
At [your name]: Employment Expenses Profile, check the box for Labour Mobility Deduction for an Eligible Tradesperson, answer the questions, and then select Continue.
If you live in Quebec, at Employment Expense Profile For Québec Residents, select any applicable box and select Continue.
At Labour Mobility Deduction for an Eligible Tradesperson, enter the expense, income and carryforward info for the temporary work location.
To view your claim, from 2024 tax return, select View detailed summary.
At Detailed Tax Summary, the LMDT claim is included in the amount for Line 22900, Other employment expenses.
TurboTax Desktop
Select Find and enter employment in the search field.
Select Employment expenses, then select Go.
At Employment expenses, select Yes.
At Employment Expense Profile, select Labour mobility deduction for an eligible tradesperson, then select Continue.
At Labour Mobility Deduction for an Eligible Tradesperson, enter your amounts for expenses, previous year carryforward, and 2025 income from the temporary work location.
Select either Add another relocation and repeat the previous step, or Continue.
At Employment Expenses Summary, you’ll see your claim amount(s).
