April 9, 2021
MP Scott Duvall has introduced an amendment to the Income Tax Act regarding travel expenses for tradespeople. This enactment amends the Income Tax Act to allow tradespersons and indentured apprentices to deduct from their income any travel expenses that they have incurred in order to secure and maintain employment in a construction activity at a job site that is located at least 80 km away from their ordinary place of residence.
The amendment will allow tradespeople to deduct travel expenses for jobsites 80km away if the taxpayer was required under the contract of employment to pay those expenses; did not receive an allowance in respect of those expenses that is not included in computing the taxpayer’s income for the year; and does not claim those expenses as an income deduction or a tax credit for the year under any other provision of this Act.
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Join the EDA on November 25 from 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for a full day of content and networking.
Suzanna Zagar, CEO of the Ontario Energy Board will kick-off the day as our opening keynote. She will be followed by panel discussions on Combatting Systemic Racism and Overcoming Unconscious Bias. The afternoon will feature presentations on social impact and how technology is driving community value. The day will close with a panel discussion on how leadership can change the diversity conversation.
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Have you ever been called to fix the work of a 'handyman'?
"Was supposedly done by a"certified ' electrician....told the homeowner that he got a $266 permit....no record at TSBC. Can you count the deficiencies?"
"There is a second panel change in the triplex also.......even more deficiencies. Think the guy was a glorified handyman. Ones not obvious: 240 BB heat hooked up 120....drier on 2p20....range on 2p50....water heater fed with 2c14 Bx on 2p15."
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