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What Expenses Can Couriers on SKIP Claim?

As a Courier on SKIP, you can deduct eligible business expenses to reduce your taxable income. Here’s what you can claim.

Arani Tharmalingam avatar
Written by Arani Tharmalingam
Updated over 10 months ago

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! 🚗💨

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