Can I claim Amazon purchases as business expenses in Canada?

Yes — in Canada, Amazon purchases can usually be claimed as business expenses if they are reasonable, properly documented, and used to earn business income rather than for personal use.

Keep records: save the Amazon invoice/receipt, order details, proof of payment, shipping info, and any note showing the business purpose. An order confirmation helps, but the invoice/receipt is better.

Watch the tax treatment:

• Current expenses: office supplies, packaging, some software
• Capital expenses: laptops, printers, furniture — usually claimed over time through CCA, not all at once

For GST/HST ITCs: keep records that show the tax amount and supplier details.

Best practice: separate business and personal Amazon purchases, and use a business payment method if possible. For a specific item, check the current rules with a Canadian CPA or the CRA.