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Peace Tower at Parliament in Ottawa where capital gains inclusion rate changes have yet to receive royal assent

Implementation of new capital gains rules remains uncertain

The federal government’s decision earlier this year to increase the capital gains inclusion rate caused considerable consternation among entrepreneurs, professionals and other affected taxpayers. Many stakeholders—including business and industry advocacy groups—called for a rethink, reversal or at the very least a delay of the policy change to allow individuals and business owners to plan. But as […]

Business people in Canada walking and discussing Capital Gains Inclusion rate changes

August tax news: The impact of new capital gains rules–and more

HOW DO THE NEW CAPITAL GAINS RULES AFFECT YOU? In April, as part of the Federal Budget, the finance minister announced a change to the capital gains inclusion rate from 50% to 66.67%, effective from June 25, 2024. No matter your level of wealth, this change likely WILL affect you at some point. So, what has […]