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On a much smaller scale, the economic update recognized that many Canadians are working from home during the pandemic, and pledged to make it easier to claim home-office deductions.
Workers “are turning their bedrooms, basements and kitchens into offices, and taking on increased household expenses to do their jobs,” the document said, adding that many may not be familiar with rules to make such claims or want to take on the administrative burden.
To simplify the process for both taxpayers and businesses, the Canada Revenue agency will allow employees working from home due to the pandemic to claim up to $400, based on the amount of time working from home, without the need to track detailed expenses.
The government added that it will “generally not request that people provide a signed form from their employers.”
Financial Post
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