Vehicle Expenses
Since your vehicle is essential for deliveries, you can claim:
✅ Gas & oil
✅ Maintenance & repairs (oil changes, brakes, tires, etc.)
✅ Car washes & detailing
✅ Insurance & registration fees
✅ Lease payments or loan interest (if used for business)
✅ Depreciation (CCA) on your vehicle
📌 Tip: You must track total kilometers driven and business-use kilometers to claim vehicle expenses accurately.
Phone & Data Plan
You can claim a portion of your phone bill used for work, including:
✅ Monthly cell phone plan
✅ Data & internet usage for work-related apps
✅ Phone purchase (depreciated over time if expensive)
💡 Example: If 50% of your phone use is for SKIP deliveries, you can claim 50% of your bill as an expense.
Delivery-Related Expenses
✅ Hot bags, drink holders & other delivery tools
✅ Parking fees while working
✅ Tolls incurred during deliveries
🚨 Not deductible: Traffic fines, speeding tickets, or personal-use costs.
Accounting & Tax Filing Costs
✅ CloudTax software or accountant fees
✅ Bank fees on business accounts
✅ Interest on business-related loans or credit cards
Home Office Expenses (if applicable)
If you work from home for delivery-related admin tasks, you may claim:
✅ A portion of rent/mortgage
✅ Utilities (heat, hydro, internet)
✅ Office supplies (pens, printer, paper, etc.)
📌 Tip: Only claim home office expenses if you use a dedicated space for business-related work.
How to Track & Claim Expenses
✅ Keep all receipts & invoices
✅ Track vehicle mileage (total & business-related)
✅ Use CloudTax to organize & claim expenses easily
Claiming eligible expenses reduces your taxable income, ensuring you keep more of what you earn! 🚗💨