I have been tackling my own income tax this year (first full year home daycare). It's been tough trying to think of all the things I can claim to try to bring my tax return lower.

We just bought our new home and bought all new appliances 2 years ago (fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer). Since I use all these appliances on a daily basis for my daycare (especially the dishwasher, once a day) I was wondering if I can add them to the capital cost allowance section. What are your thoughts?

I also purchased a new tv a few years ago, which the kids use daily.

Also, what is the average income tax return for your home daycares???

After all this work on my own, I am thinking that I am going to take my spreadsheets to an accountant and maybe they could bring my amount owing down a lot (right now I am owing $2,500). Maybe there is something I have missed.