The Government of Ontario announced today that they would be providing relief measures for those affected by the public health measures announced on January 3rd, 2022.
These relief measures are available to affected businesses, in addition to all Ontarians with a Hydro service.
The full press release can be viewed at this link.
The CRA has updated their main home office expense deduction page with the following message:
“For the 2021 and 2022 tax years, employees working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be able to claim up to a maximum of $500 using the temporary flat rate method, to calculate their home office expenses as announced in the Fall Economic Statement by the Government of Canada. Web content and forms are currently being updated to reflect this change.”
Today, the Federal Government approved the legislation it introduced on November 24, 2021 to implement additional supports for businesses and individuals hardest hit by the pandemic. It includes updates to existing programs and new programs, which are described in subsequent blogs.
The full press release can be viewed at this link.