Where do I claim photography business expenses like client closet items, small props for newborn photography ect.

Supplies will be entered into Line 8811 – Office stationery and supplies of the T2125 – Statement of Business or Professional Activities.

Description of Line 8811 as per CRA: You can deduct the cost of items the business used to provide goods or services, for example, drugs and medication used by a veterinarian or cleaning supplies used by a plumber. If you run a daycare, these include household supplies that children use and food you buy to feed the children.

To enter supplies in TurboTax Online:

1. Select Income > Self-Employment > Business or Professional Activities.
2. Click Enter New Business for [Your Name] or click Edit beside the business that you have entered previously.
3. Click Business Expenses and select Continue.
4. Click Continue until you reach the page "[Your Name], did you pay for office supplies?", Answer "Yes".
5. Enter the supplies expenses in the column Total cost for other supplies.

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