Millions of Canadians May Miss Out on Work-From-Home Tax Deductions
Event summary
- 26% of Canadians worked from home at least 50% of the time in 2025, making them eligible for home office tax deductions.
- 31% of remote workers are unaware they can claim these expenses, while 36% do not plan to claim and 13% remain unsure.
- Only 23% of remote workers received a signed T2200 form from their employers, the most common type of support for claiming deductions.
- Employment Hero surveyed 1,500 Canadians between February 12th and February 17th, 2026.
The big picture
As remote work becomes a permanent fixture in the Canadian workforce, the disconnect between tax awareness and eligibility highlights a broader trend of evolving employment norms outpacing regulatory and employer support systems. Employment Hero's findings suggest that without proactive measures from both employers and HR platforms, millions could continue to miss out on legitimate tax deductions.
What we're watching
- Awareness Campaigns
- How Employment Hero and other HR platforms will address the awareness gap among remote workers.
- Employer Support
- Whether employers will increase guidance on tax deductions for remote workers, beyond just providing T2200 forms.
- Regulatory Clarity
- The pace at which the CRA will simplify or clarify eligibility requirements for home office expenses.