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May 27, 2024 - 2 min read

How to Claim Parking on Taxes

Who can deduct parking tickets

In this section, you can determine if parking expenses are tax deductible based on your employment type and which type of parking expenses you can claim.

Salaried employees

Parking expenses you can claim

You can deduct parking costs that relate to your job if you meet all of the following criteria:

You’re required to work in a different location from your regular workplace. For example, you may have to travel between different sites.
Based on your work contract, you have to pay out-of-pocket for your auto expenses.
Your employer does not reimburse you for vehicle expenses through a non-taxable allowance, such as a reasonable per-kilometre rate. Our article on flat-rate car allowance can provide more information on that matter.
Your employer has filled out Form T2200, Declaration of Conditions of Employment.

Parking expenses you CANNOT claim

You cannot claim the following parking costs since they are considered personal expenses:

Parking costs at your company’s office (such as daily or monthly parking fees)
Parking fines (such as an expired session, or parking without a permit)
Traffic tickets (such as speeding tickets)

In these situations, parking expenses are NOT tax deductible.

Commission employees

Parking expenses you can claim

You can claim parking expenses associated with earning commissions at your job.

Parking expenses you cannot claim

You cannot claim the following parking costs since they are considered personal expenses:

Parking cost at your company’s office (such as daily or monthly parking fees)
Parking fines (such as an expired session, or parking without a permit)
Traffic tickets (such as speeding tickets)

In these situations, parking expenses are NOT tax deductible.

Self-employed

Parking expenses you can claim

As a self-employed person, you can claim the full amount of your parking costs related to you earning money for your business. For instance, when you need to pay for parking when you drive to a client’s office or when you attend a business conference. Keeping a detailed driving log to support your claims is also good practice, and a mileage tracking app can help automate the process.

Parking expenses you cannot claim

If your client meeting runs late and you get a parking ticket, you cannot deduct that or any other fines.

If you want to find out more about claiming vehicle expenses as a self-employed, take a look at our guide.

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How to claim parking tickets on your tax return

Here’s how you can claim parking expenses when you file your taxes.

Salaried and commission employees

Step 1
Enter parking costs to the parking line in Form T777, Statement of Employment Expenses. Don’t include the parking costs under the allowable motor vehicle expenses. Also, keep a record of your parking receipts.

Step 2
Take the amount in the total expenses line on Form T777 and enter it on line 22900 (other employment expenses) of your tax return.

Step 3
Keep a record of Form T2200, Declaration of Conditions of Employment, which your employer must complete.

Self-employed

Step 1
You will need to fill out Form T2125 Statement of Business or Professional Activities.
Go to Chart A - Motor Vehicle Expenses and enter the parking amount on line 14 - business parking fees.

Step 2
Keep your parking receipts on file in case the CRA asks for them.

Claim parking as a medical expense

If you need to seek medical care and have incurred travel expenses (vehicle expenses, parking fees, and taking a taxi or public transportation), you may be eligible to deduct your parking costs as medical expenses.

Distance travelled	Eligible to claim on taxes?
Less than 40km	No
40km to 80km	Yes, medical travel expenses. (e.g. transportation and parking)
More than 80km	Yes, medical travel expenses plus: mileage, meals, and accommodations.

To be eligible to claim medical travel expenses on your taxes, you must have travelled a minimum of 40 kilometres one way to seek medical services. If you drove to a local hospital that was less than 40 kilometres away, you cannot claim hospital parking on your taxes.

Keep a detailed record of the date, time, and distance you drove to seek medical care. This will come in handy if you’re asked to provide proof of your medical claims.

We’ve written a detailed guide on claiming medical expenses in Canada where you can find additional information, such as medical travel rates for specific territories.

FAQ

Is parking taxable in Canada?

Typically, if your employer provides or reimburses you for parking, it’s a taxable benefit to you as an employee. This applies when your employer offers you a parking spot that costs less than the fair market value.

Is parking a medical expense in CRA?

If you’ve travelled at least 40 kilometres one-way to seek medical care, then you can claim parking expenses on your tax return.

What work expenses can I claim?

You can write off parking for work on your taxes in certain situations. For example, employees can claim parking expenses when attending a client meeting (that aren’t being reimbursed by their employer). Self-employed individuals can claim parking expenses when they drive to a client’s office or attend a business conference.