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How to Claim Mileage on Taxes

How to Claim Mileage on Taxes

October 1, 2024 - 5 min read

Employees and self-employed may claim mileage and reduce their taxes when using a vehicle for business. Methods and forms explained.

How to Claim Gas on Taxes in Canada

How to Claim Gas on Taxes in Canada

September 25, 2024 - 5 min read

A guide for the self-employed and employees on how to claim gas and other vehicle expenses on taxes to maximize deductions.

Taxable Employee Benefits in Canada

Taxable Employee Benefits in Canada

September 12, 2024 - 10 min read

An overview of the different taxable employee benefits in Canada and how you should calculate their value.

What Triggers a CRA Audit When You're Self-Employed

What Triggers a CRA Audit When You're Self-Employed

September 10, 2024 - 5 min read

Do you own a small business in Canada? Here are seven common CRA audit triggers you’ll want to avoid.

How to Save on Gas and Boost Fuel Efficiency

How to Save on Gas and Boost Fuel Efficiency

August 26, 2024 - 5 min read

Practical tips on how to save on gas by improving your driving habits and finding cheaper fuel.

Self-Employed Tax Deductions You Can Claim In Canada

Self-Employed Tax Deductions You Can Claim In Canada

July 11, 2024 - 2 min read

See common tax deductions for self-employed individuals in Canada and how to claim them at tax time. Maximize your earnings by deducting business-related expenses

Travel Expenses for Employees

Travel Expenses for Employees

June 25, 2024 - 2 min read

Need to know how to receive travelling expenses reimbursement from your employer? Learn about CRA travel expenses and if they are taxable as part of your income.

Find The Best Mileage Tracking Apps For iPhone and Android

Find The Best Mileage Tracking Apps For iPhone and Android

June 11, 2024 - 5 min read

You can save a lot of money by maximizing your tax deductions. The easiest way to do that is by having a reliable mileage tracking app...

Employee Guide to Claiming Home Office Expenses

Employee Guide to Claiming Home Office Expenses

June 6, 2024 - 5 min read

Find out what home office expenses the CRA allows you to write off as an employee working remotely.

Mileage Calculator Canada

Mileage Calculator Canada

June 6, 2024 - 2 min read

Choose a CRA per-kilometre rate or enter your own. Simply enter how many km you drove to calculate your allowance or deduction.

Tax Deductions on Business Use of a Personal Vehicle

Tax Deductions on Business Use of a Personal Vehicle

June 6, 2024 - 5 min read

Find out how you can claim tax deductions when you drive a personal vehicle for business purposes.

Capital Cost Allowance for Vehicles

Capital Cost Allowance for Vehicles

June 3, 2024 - 10 min read

Calculate CCA for cars to reduce the taxes you or your business need to pay. Get an overview of the CCA classes and rates in this table

How to Claim Parking on Taxes

How to Claim Parking on Taxes

May 27, 2024 - 2 min read

This article explains which parking expenses are tax deductible and how to claim them on your tax return if you're eligible.

Flat-rate Car Allowances for Employees

Flat-rate Car Allowances for Employees

May 27, 2024 - 5 min read

This article explains what flat rates are, how employers provide them, and the tax implications for employees.

Luxury Tax in Canada

Luxury Tax in Canada

May 16, 2024 - 10 min read

High-end vehicles are subject to luxury tax when they are imported, sold, leased etc. Learn how to calculate it in different scenarios.

How To Make Car Lease Payments Tax Deductible

How To Make Car Lease Payments Tax Deductible

May 16, 2024 - 5 min read

Self-employed and employees can claim car lease costs on CRA tax return. See how to deduct and how much you can write off in Canada.

CRA Moving Expenses

CRA Moving Expenses

May 7, 2024 - 2 min read

Learn if you're eligible for a tax deduction on moving expenses, and what type of expenses can be claimed from the CRA.

iZEV Rebates in Canada

iZEV Rebates in Canada

April 25, 2024 - 5 min read

You can benefit from federal and provincial iZEV rebates when buying or leasing electric vehicles. See how much you can get per province.

CRA Mileage Rate 2023

CRA Mileage Rate 2023

April 17, 2024 - 2 min read

CRA mileage rate 2023 in Canada. See how to use the CRA 2023 mileage rate as an employee, employer or self-employed individual.

Medical Travel In Canada - See How Much You Can Claim

Medical Travel In Canada - See How Much You Can Claim

April 15, 2024 - 5 min read

If you need to receive medical care, you may be able to deduct travel expenses for your medical mileage. The deduction can...

Company Cars vs Car Allowance: Which Is Best for Your Company?

Company Cars vs Car Allowance: Which Is Best for Your Company?

March 22, 2024 - 2 min read

See the pros and cons of company cars and car allowances in Canada and decide which is right for your company - make the best choice for your business & employees.

CRA Mileage Rate 2024

CRA Mileage Rate 2024

January 2, 2024 - 2 min read

The CRA announces 2024 rates for vehicle allowance: From January 1st, 2024, per kilometre rates will increase 2 cents over 2023.

Car Allowances for Employees in Canada

Car Allowances for Employees in Canada

December 20, 2023 - 2 min read

Learn everything about car allowances for employees in Canada in 2024 - see if your car allowance will be taxed and what you can use it for.

The CRA Mileage Rate - All You Need To Know

The CRA Mileage Rate - All You Need To Know

December 20, 2023 - 2 min read

You need to make sure that you are using the proper mileage rate to calculate your reimbursement properly. It can be confusing to figure out...

FAQ About The CRA Automobile Allowance 

FAQ About The CRA Automobile Allowance 

December 20, 2023 - 2 min read

Mileage reimbursement and logging can be confusing for all of us. Find frequently asked question and Learn more about automobile allowances.

Free CRA Mileage Log Template

Free CRA Mileage Log Template

December 20, 2023 - 5 min read

Get your free mileage log template compliant with CRA regulations. Learn how to keep a log book with Driversnote in Excel, PDF or automatically with our app.

Personal Use of Company Cars - Is It a Taxable Benefit?

Personal Use of Company Cars - Is It a Taxable Benefit?

December 20, 2023 - 2 min read

Using a company car for personal use? Remember you will be taxed on that use. See how the taxable benefit is calculated according to CRA.

How to Get Your Meals and Entertainment Expenses Reimbursed

How to Get Your Meals and Entertainment Expenses Reimbursed

December 18, 2023 - 2 min read

Learn what the CRA considers to be meals and entertainment expenses, and how to deduct these costs from your taxes in 2024.

How To Keep a CRA Compliant Mileage Log

How To Keep a CRA Compliant Mileage Log

September 28, 2022 - 5 min read

Are you keeping a mileage logbook if you're self-employed and use your vehicle for business purposes? If not...

Denmark increases mileage rate due to rising fuel prices

Denmark increases mileage rate due to rising fuel prices

May 6, 2022 - 2 min read

As fuel prices rise Denmark is quick to increase mileage rates, while Canada, the UK, and the US don't respond to higher driving costs.

 Introducing Driversnote for Web

Introducing Driversnote for Web

February 14, 2022 - 2 min read

Introducing Driversnote for Web - learn more about what is new. Bulk editing, quick actions, reporting and changing routes on your trips.

Driversnote Teams

Driversnote Teams

November 5, 2020 - 2 min read

We're excited to officially announce the launch of our very own team mileage tracking solution...

Android auto-tracking

Android auto-tracking

August 19, 2020 - 2 min read

We're excited to let you know about the new introduced automatic tracking capabilities available in our Driversnote Android application.