Derek de Gannes

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Derek A. de Gannes: Senior Director, Private Client Services of RSM Canada. RSM Canada is committed to the highest level of integrity, quality and professionalism and provides clients with solutions in the area of Audit, Tax and Transaction Services. Email: derek.degannes@rsmcanada.com

Unborn children and the 24 month capital gain exemption test

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In Pellerin (2015 TCC 130) the Tax Court of Canada was asked to determine whether shares sold by a child before his 18th birthday qualified for the capital gains exemption. Taxpayer wins – the Tax Court took the view that the clock starts at the time of conception and had some interesting comments in their decision. One of the tests to be satisfied for one to access their capital capital….

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Estate Planning

Principal residence and co-ownership (continued)

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In my last blog on this topic I shared with you the comments of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on an implied agreement between a couple regarding their ownership of a property. The CRA went on to comment on the tax implications of both an actual and a deemed sale…..

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Canada Revenue Agency, Estate Planning, Executors, Joint Tenancy, Property, Tax Issues, Trustee

Tax Treatment of Monetary Inheritances

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Do you ever wonder why things are the way they are? Someone does and that someone recently asked the Canada Revenue Agency why inheritances are not taxable. Although the questioner was told by his or her accountants that inheritances are not taxable in Canada, they asked the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to reply with details of the specific legislation that carves out inheritances. In their response the CRA confirmed that….

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