{"id":9647,"date":"2024-08-20T15:12:06","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T15:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buildingtrades.ca\/?page_id=9647"},"modified":"2024-10-08T17:57:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T17:57:00","slug":"tradesperson-tool-deduction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/buildingtrades.ca\/en\/tradesperson-tool-deduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Tradesperson Tool Deduction"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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As a tradesperson, your tools are how you earn your income. Your tools are now tax deductible when they are required by your employer –  for example, your basic tool list specified in your collective agreement. You can now claim up to $1,000 per year <\/b>for the cost of these tools when filing your return. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Tradesperson Tool Deduction is claimed on\u00a0<\/p>

The Trades Person Tool Deduction is claimed on form T777 <\/b>Statement of Employment Expenses\u00a0<\/b><\/a>when filing your return, or using your preferred tax preparation software.\u00a0<\/p>

Enter your claimed amount on Line 1770 <\/b>on the T777 form.<\/p>

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An\u00a0eligible tool<\/strong>\u00a0is a tool (including associated equipment such as a toolbox) that meets\u00a0all\u00a0<\/strong>of the following conditions:<\/p>

  • You bought it to use in your job as a tradesperson and it was not used for any purpose before you bought it<\/li>
  • Your employer certified it\u00a0as being necessary for you to provide as a condition of, and for use in, your job as a tradesperson<\/li>
  • It is not an electronic communication device (like a cell phone) or electronic data processing equipment (unless the device or equipment can be used only for the purpose of measuring, locating, or calculating)<\/li><\/ul>
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