What is the difference between the Detailed Method vs. Simplified Method of calculating moving expenses?

As to the moving expenses, if you choose the detailed method, you are required to keep all receipts and records for the vehicle.

In the simplified method of calculating moving expenses, you can claim a flat fee (including sales tax) per person per day of travel. As to vehicle expenses, in the simplified method of calculating there is a flat fee of XX cents per kilometer (cents/km) depending upon which province or territory the trip was originated from multiplied by the number of kilometers travelled. The individual is required to keep detailed records of the routes and kilometres travelled.