Labour Mobility Deduction for Skilled Trades Included in 2022 Federal Budget

April 7, 2022

The Labour Mobility Tax deduction will provide tax recognition on up to $4000 per year, in eligible travel and temporary relocation expenses to eligible tradespersons and apprentices. This measure would apply to the 2022 and subsequent taxation years.

The Canada Building Trades Union has been working over the last decade to push for tax fairness and has applauded the federal government for the inclusion in the 2022 budget.

More to come.

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