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CRA Logbook FAQ

RoadStance supports the CRA full-logbook method. This page explains what the app records today and what remains outside the product.

Scope: The optional CRA simplified sample-logbook method is not automated in RoadStance.
Do we need CRA simplified logbook support to be compliant?

Not necessarily. The simplified logbook is an optional method. Many filers use full-year detailed records under the full-logbook pathway. RoadStance intentionally supports one record-keeping pathway: the full logbook.

Which CRA method does RoadStance support?

RoadStance supports the full-logbook workflow, including:

  1. Trip-by-trip records with date, time, destination, purpose, and distance
  2. Per-vehicle separation of records
  3. Odometer period checks for report readiness
  4. Receipt linking as supporting evidence
What is not automated in RoadStance?

The optional simplified sample-logbook workflow is not automated, including base-year and sample-period ratio calculations.

What if my accountant prefers the simplified method?

You can use RoadStance for full-logbook records and maintain any simplified-method calculations separately with your accountant.

Is RoadStance providing tax advice?

No. RoadStance provides record-keeping tools. Tax treatment depends on each taxpayer's facts, so confirm filing positions and method suitability with a qualified advisor.