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Simplifying the Home Office Expense Deduction

Nora Nahornick
Published on February 4, 2021 PDF(opens a new window)

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in many Canadians working from home, the government introduced a simplified flat rate home office expense deduction for the 2020 tax year. This will allow Canadians to claim deductions up to $400, based on the length of time working from home, without the need to track detailed expenses.

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