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Quirky Things Canadians Can Claim on Their Taxes - From Body Glitter, Dumbbells, Snow Removal to Home Alarms and Umbrellas

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Quirky Things Canadians Can Claim on Their Taxes - From Body Glitter, Dumbbells, Snow Removal to Home Alarms and Umbrellas CALGARY, Alberta, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When preparing to file your taxes, nipple tassels, kitchen blenders, and face masks may not be top-of-mind as expenses to make sure you claim, but the reality is that there are hundreds of thousands of quirky expenses Canadians may be able to claim depending on the nature of their job. While there are more than 400 tax credits and benefits that Canadians may be eligible for, there are many more expenses that might also provide tax relief.

For millions of Canadians, especially the roughly 1 in 5 Canadians that are gig workers, self-employed or business owners, and commission-based workers, there are a near limitless array of weird, wonderful, and sometimes just bizarre tax-deductible expenses that can be claimed. In the eyes of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), any Canadian who derives an income from a side hustle, gig, or contract work must file their taxes in a similar way to self-employed or small business owners, which is helpful when business expenses are in the mix.

“The golden rule is that business expenses must pass the CRA’s stress test. They must be reasonable, necessary, directly related to earning income, and be properly documented,” said Yannick Lemay, Tax Expert at H&R Block Canada. “Keeping receipts or invoices is key for any expenses you claim when filing your taxes. For unusual items, adding a note on what it was used for can be helpful - both in tracking your own expenses and in the event that the CRA reviews your claims.”

H&R Block points to some of the more interesting expenses Canadians may be eligible to claim back on their taxes:

“We have seen every form of weird and wonderful when it comes to expenses you can claim. Regardless of what it is, a key thing to ask yourself is ‘would I still buy this if it wasn’t for my job or business’ - whether it’s accessories, subscriptions, technology or grooming products,” said Lemay. “If the answer is no, it may well be claimable. If it’s something that has both personal and business benefits such as an electric scooter, home alarm, snow removal or gym equipment, it may be that only a portion can be claimed. The key thing is understanding all the potential benefits, credits and expenses you are eligible to claim, as every person’s circumstances are unique.”

About H&R Block Canada: A trusted partner of Canadians for over 60 years, H&R Block Canada is Canada's tax leader. Serving almost 1,000 locations across Canada, H&R Block's team of Tax Experts use the latest in technological advances combined with real-world expertise to help people file taxes in office, file remotely, or use our award-winning tax software, named moneyGenius.ca’s Best Tax Software two years in a row. H&R Block Canada can support in the preparation of personal, small business, corporate, U.S., rental, and estate taxes. H&R Block's comprehensive education program, Tax Academy, ensures our Tax Experts continually update their skills. Learn more at  www.hrblock.ca or 1-800-HRBLOCK.

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