I am self-employed. I worked for a client, and the agent who placed me pay me. On the T4 form the agent sent me, the box of "EI exempt" is checked. Last year, the total E.I. withdrawal is about $399.00. This is done by the agent every time before I got my payment.

Since I saw the "EI exempt", so when I filed my tax return, I claim these $399.00 as tax credit (E.I. overpayment). So the tax due of my calculation is $399.00 less than CCRA's assessment.

Anyone can tell me whether I can claim this money back or not?

Thank you very much for your help and kindness!