The home office claim, finally done properly.
Since 2023, remote employees can only use the detailed method. That means a signed T2200, a work-space percentage and a T777. Claimwise walks you through all three.
Priya’s work-space percentage.
Her second bedroom is used only for work, so CRA uses area alone. A shared space would also multiply by work hours over 168.
Designated room, Parkdale apartment, Toronto
| 2026 bill | Year | Claimable at 12.94% |
|---|---|---|
| Rent · Parkdale Lofts | $25,800.00 | $3,338.82 |
| Toronto Hydro | $856.80 | $110.88 |
| Enbridge Gas | $1,037.80 | $134.30 |
| Rogers Ignite Internet | $1,152.60 | $149.16 |
| Total (projected) | $28,847.20 | $3,733.17 |
Example data. Projected for the full 2026 year.
Check you qualify before you count on it.
Four questions from CRA’s criteria: required to work from home, paid the costs yourself, more than 50% at home for 4 straight weeks, and a signed T2200.
- Several eligible periods a year are fine
- Not eligible? We tell you why, kindly
- No claim can create an employment loss
Your manager signs from their phone.
Claimwise prefills the T2200 and sends it to your employer for e-signature. You see when it’s opened and signed.
- Dana Whitfield, Lakeshore Data Co., signed Mar 24
- Already have a paper one? Upload it instead
- Employers can bulk-send with the HR portal
Every hydro, gas and internet bill, split for you.
When a bill lands, Claimwise applies your work-space percentage and puts it on the right part of the T777. Supplies and phone go in their own section.
- Moved mid-year? Split by property
- Living with a partner who also claims? Split each expense once
- Quebec: TP-64.3-V included
What salaried employees can claim
Straight from CRA’s list. Commission employees can claim a few more.
| Expense | Salaried | Commission |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity, heat, water | Yes | Yes |
| Utilities portion of condo fees | Yes | Yes |
| Home internet monthly fee | Yes | Yes |
| Maintenance and minor repairs | Yes | Yes |
| Rent | Yes | Yes |
| Home insurance, property taxes | No | Yes |
| Consumable supplies (paper, toner, pens, postage) | Yes | Yes |
| Mortgage, furniture, equipment, internet connection fees | No | No |
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, work-space-in-the-home expenses. Rule packs are reviewed by a tax professional each year.
Get your T2200 sorted before March.
The earlier your employer signs, the calmer April gets.
