Tip 48 - Can you claim moving expenses for an in-home office?

A recent Tax Court of Canada ruling allowed moving expenses when part of the reason for relocating was to provide a more suitable in-home office space. The individual did not change jobs. However, the employer was no longer providing an office, so the individual had to find a residence where he could set up a home office.

The new residence also met the requirement of being at least 40 kilometres closer to the work place.

 

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