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What Expenses Can Couriers on SKIP Claim?
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.

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Written by Samuel Jones
Updated over 2 weeks 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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