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T2125 Line 9275

Delivery & Freight on Your T2125

Courier, shipping, and freight charges have their own line — don't bury them under Other Expenses.

Qualifying Expenses

What You Can (and Can't) Deduct

Know exactly what belongs on Line 9275 — and what the CRA says doesn't qualify.

What Qualifies

  • Courier and shipping costs (FedEx, UPS, Purolator, Canada Post parcels)
  • Freight charges for receiving or sending business materials
  • Express delivery and same-day shipping costs

Does NOT Qualify

  • Personal shipping costs unrelated to your business
  • Stamps or postage for personal mail
CRA Rules

Rules & Limits

Special CRA rules and percentage limits that apply to delivery, freight & express.

Special Rules

Separate Line for Shipping Costs

Advantage

Delivery, freight, and express charges have their own dedicated line (9275) on the T2125. Do not lump them under Other Expenses (9270) — using the correct line makes your return easier to audit and more accurate.

Real Examples

Real-World Examples

See how different professionals use Line 9275 deductions in practice.

E-commerce Seller Line 9275

Annual Shipping Costs via Canada Post

Shipped approximately 300 parcels per year to customers across Canada using Canada Post Expedited and Xpresspost.

Amount

$3,600

Deductible

$3,600 (100%)

Construction Contractor Line 9275

Material Delivery Charges

Paid for delivery of lumber, drywall, and other building materials to job sites throughout the year.

Amount

$1,200

Deductible

$1,200 (100%)

Watch Out

Common Mistakes to Avoid

These errors on Line 9275 can trigger a CRA review — here's how to get it right.

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Mistake

Putting shipping costs under other expenses instead of here

Correction

Courier, freight, and delivery charges belong on Line 9275, not Line 9270 (Other Expenses). Using the dedicated line keeps your T2125 organized and CRA-compliant.

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Mistake

Not tracking shipping costs separately

Correction

Many self-employed individuals bury shipping costs under general expenses. Track courier and freight receipts separately so you can claim them on the correct line.

Don't Mix Up

Commonly Confused Categories

These categories are often mixed up with Delivery, Freight & Express. Here's the difference.

Sample Receipt Walkthrough

See how ScanForTax processes a typical delivery expense.

Receipt

Canada Post

2025-04-15

Expedited Parcel - 5 shipments $$89.50
Xpresspost - 2 shipments $$54.20
Subtotal $$143.70
HST $$18.68
TOTAL $$162.38

Ontario

How ScanForTax categorizes this

ScanForTax identifies this Canada Post receipt and auto-categorizes it under Delivery, Freight & Express (Line 9275). The $18.68 HST is flagged as fully recoverable through your ITC claim.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Should shipping costs go on Line 9270 (Other Expenses) or Line 9275?
Courier, freight, and delivery charges belong on Line 9275. Packaging materials and shipping supplies may go on Line 9270 or Line 8811. The actual delivery/courier charges have their own dedicated line.
Are Canada Post costs deductible?
Yes. Business-related Canada Post charges — including Expedited Parcel, Xpresspost, and Priority shipping — are fully deductible on Line 9275.

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Related Expense Categories

Tax deadline is April 30th.

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