Geologist working in the Arctic, can I write off some of my clothing?

I'm a geologist and have been working in the Arctic. I am wondering if I can write off certain clothes that are required not only for the job but to survive the conditions. A lot of my gear has safety stripping and protective steel soles and toes.

If so where do I go about entering those cost on my return??

thnks

If u are self employed, you may deduct some of these clothing expenses that relate to your job and these clothings cannot be used for your personal daily clothing.

If u r an employee, you may enter into an agreement with ur employer that requires u to buy these clothing and that u r not reimbursed. Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) form T2200, Declaration of Conditions of Employment, should be completed by the employee and employer in order to claim these expenses.

See also:
CRA web page Line 229 Other Employment Expenses
CRA Guide T4044 Employment Expenses
CRA Interpretation Bulletin IT-352 Employee's Expenses, including work-space-in-home expenses

You have two issues here. One is the working in the arctic issue. You can claim a Northern Living Allowance for living for a period above a certain lattitude. That has no bearing on your clothing, it's just to partially compensate for the extra costs of living up there.

The other issue is clothing to do your work. That is covered by the employment deduction, which all working Canadians get. There is no extra provision for warmer clothing or safety gear, lots of us need those.