{"id":8348,"date":"2022-04-08T04:27:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T08:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/?p=8348"},"modified":"2026-01-15T11:48:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:48:50","slug":"tax-deductions-for-home-based-businesses-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/tax-deductions-for-home-based-businesses-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax deductions for home-based businesses in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--generic\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/category\/accountants\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Accountants<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTax deductions for home-based businesses in Canada\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-04-08T04:27:14-04:00\">April 8, 2022<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"Tax deductions for home-based businesses in Canada\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/tax-deductions-for-home-based-businesses-in-canada\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-dark-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/author\/rogerpierce\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2021\/10\/rogerp.png\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"Roger Pierce Author\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Roger Pierce<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-running-your-business-from-home-comes-with-advantages-that-go-above-and-beyond-the-short-commute-nbsp-nbsp\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Running your business from home comes with advantages that go above and beyond the short commute.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of them is that you can actually deduct some costs as business-use-of-home expenses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before you can start adding up any numbers, it\u2019s important to understand your eligibility to make those deductions in the first place.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbsp-can-i-get-tax-deductions-nbsp\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Can I get tax deductions?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re using your home as your primary place of business\u2014and not conducting business somewhere else on top of that\u2014then you\u2019re probably eligible.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check out the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/businesses\/topics\/sole-proprietorships-partnerships\/report-business-income-expenses\/completing-form-t2125\/business-use-home-expenses.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">make sure your home-based business qualifies<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">..<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your business does qualify under these rules, you might be pleasantly surprised to learn about all of the expenses you could claim on your income tax return. Ka-ching.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-by-calculating-your-deduction-rate-nbsp\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start by calculating your deduction rate<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To figure out your business-use-of-home expenses, start by measuring the amount of space in your home that is used for business purposes.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s say you\u2019ve converted a spare bedroom into your home business office, and it measures 300 sq. ft. And let\u2019s say the total floor space in your home is 2000 sq. ft. That means 15% of your home is used for business purposes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is the percentage you can apply to certain home expenses, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heat, hydro, cleaning services, security alarm monitoring, home telephone (if you use it for business purposes)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Home insurance, maintenance, and repairs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rent or mortgage interest<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/size\/small-business\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Modern accounting software<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will help you to claim applicable home-based business deductions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-organize-your-receipts-nbsp\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organize your receipts<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pull together expense receipts for all items or services you purchased to run your business during the past taxation year.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond the above business-use-of-home expenses, as with any business, the expenses you rack up in the pursuit of income are tax-deductible at full value.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While it\u2019s a good idea to check the CRA website later for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/businesses\/topics\/sole-proprietorships-partnerships\/business-expenses.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">list of eligible business expenses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, here\u2019s a quick summary:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employee salaries, wages, and benefits<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Office supplies (e.g., ink cartridges, printer paper, pens, pencils, and stamps)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dedicated business telephone line<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professional fees paid to your lawyer, accountant, and consultants<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Website design and hosting fees<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A portion of meal and entertainment expenses incurred with customers or prospects<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marketing costs for money spent on advertising and social media<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-forget-to-deduct-motor-vehicle-expenses-nbsp-nbsp\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t forget to deduct motor vehicle expenses<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Working from home likely means you must travel to meet customers, visit suppliers, or pick-up supplies for your business. Remember to claim allowable vehicle-related expenses.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have a company vehicle used exclusively for business purposes, 100% of related costs are deductible from your business income tax<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have a personal vehicle used for both business and personal travel, you can expense a portion of expenses used for business\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To prove business use, keep a log of kilometres driven for business trips<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s worth taking some time to understand <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed-income\/business-income-tax-reporting\/business-expenses\/motor-vehicle-expenses.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CRA rules for motor vehicle expense deductions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-file-your-taxes-on-time-nbsp\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">File your taxes on time<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Late filing will often incur penalties and interest.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to know when your taxes are due, and make sure they\u2019re paid on time.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find out more about your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/taxes\/income-tax.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">business tax obligations and payment deadlines on the CRA website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re working with a professional accountant, be sure to submit your files and receipts well in advance of tax-filing deadlines so they have enough time to prepare your returns.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-accounting-software-to-make-life-easier-nbsp\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use accounting software to make life easier<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Figuring out your tax obligations is a lot easier if you use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/size\/small-business\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cloud accounting software<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fthroughout the tax year.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to keeping track of income and expenses, accounting software can generate monthly and annual financial reports filled with helpful insight into your business operations for better decision-making.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-next-nbsp\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What next?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Canadian tax rules can be complicated and can change pretty often. Consider working with a qualified tax specialist to prepare income tax returns for your home-based business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(This information is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as tax advice. 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datetime=\"2026-06-08T12:20:34-04:00\">June 8, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"card-post__meta-text\"><span class=\"reading-time\">14 min read<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card-post__title h3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"card-post__title-link\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/invoice-automation-boosting-efficiency\/\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tInvoice automation: How to boost efficiency and get paid faster\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"card-post__description\">\n\t\t\t\tSpending too much time chasing invoices and not enough time running your business? 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