New Work Space in Home Rules for Employees Released
CRA released new rules for employees working from home during COVID-19.
New Temporary Flat Method – $2/day (to a $400 max) if you worked at home for at least 4 consecutive weeks during the pandemic.
New Optional Detailed Method – You obtain a simplified T2200S from your employer and claim specific eligible expenses. This new form asks 3 questions and requires the employer to certify "that this employee worked from home in 2020 due to COVID-19, and was required to pay some or all their own home office expenses used directly in their work while carrying out their duties of employment during that period."
New Eligible Expense Listing – A listing of 59 items with details on what can and cannot be claimed. Internet access counts.
New T777S – Short form to make either the detailed or flat rate claim.
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