I'm on T4 income. My job requires me to work at home. I bought a computer for my work; can I claim it on my tax return?

Please check the CRA website regarding office supplies. Even if you have T4 income with a T2200 signed by the employer, you cannot claim the computer expense on the tax return.

A computer as an office supply is considered a capital expense that employees cannot automatically deduct. However, according to the CRA, you can deduct the cost of supplies (opens in a new tab) you've paid for if you meet all of the following criteria:

• Under your contract of employment, you had to provide and pay for the supplies
• You used the supplies directly in your work
• Your employer has not repaid, and will not repay you for these expenses
• You must keep a copy of the T2200 form (opens in a new tab), Declaration of Conditions of Employment, completed and signed by your employer