UX/UI Designer

Tax guide for Canadian freelance UX/UI designers and product designers

Allowable Expenses

  • Design tools — Figma, Adobe XD, InVision, Framer, Sketch subscriptions
  • User research tools — Maze, UserTesting, Hotjar, SurveyMonkey subscriptions
  • Computer & display — MacBook Pro or high-res display (CCA Class 50/Class 8)
  • Professional development — UX bootcamps, design thinking courses, NN/g certifications
  • Portfolio & personal brand — Portfolio website hosting, domain, Dribbble Pro membership
  • User research tools — Hotjar, UserTesting, or Maze subscriptions for usability research on client projects

Tax Tips

  • All Figma, Adobe XD, and prototyping tool subscriptions are immediately deductible
  • Nielsen Norman Group (NN/g) UX certification costs are deductible professional development
  • User research platform subscriptions used for client projects are deductible
  • Keep records of client deliverables (case studies) to justify work-related expenses

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I deduct Figma and UserTesting in Canada?

Yes — Figma, Adobe XD, Maze, UserTesting, Hotjar, and similar SaaS tools used in your UX work are all fully deductible as business software expenses on Form T2125.

Related Professions

  • Web Developer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Software Developer