Line 8690 – Insurance

You can deduct commercial insurance premiums that you pay for insurance on any buildings, machinery, and equipment you use in your business.

The insurance costs related to your motor vehicle have to be claimed as Motor vehicle expenses (not including CCA).

The insurance costs related to business use of workspace in your home have to be claimed as Business-use-of-home expenses.

In most cases, you cannot deduct your life insurance premiums. If you use your life insurance policy as collateral for a loan related to your business, you may be able to deduct a limited part of the premiums you paid. For more information, go to Interpretation Bulletin IT-309, Premiums on Life Insurance Used as Collateral.

Forms and publications

• Guide T4002, Self-employed Business, Professional, Commission, Farming, and Fishing Income
• Form T2125, Statement of Business or Professional Activities