The proposed rules favour personal (individual) ownership over corporate ownership and encourage joint ownership with family members
To understand why, it’s useful to consider the cases of several hypothetical Toronto investors who hold identical assets with identical accrued capital gains. Until June 25, 2024, their tax treatment would be similar, but after June 25, 2024, it will differ quite significantly., the federal government proposed an increase to the capital gains inclusion rate for gains realized on or after June 25, 2024.
In 2009, the three couples borrowed money to purchase identical townhouses for $400,000 each. Luckily, their townhouses grew in value by $500,000 over the last 15 years and are worth $900,000 now. The three couples now wish to dispose of their properties to pay for their retirement. Joe and Jill together will realize $500,000 in capital gains, but as joint owners each of them will realize $250,000, which will still be subject to tax under the old inclusion rate of 50 per cent.
Sandra will realize $500,000 in capital gains. Only $250,000 will be subject to tax at the “old” inclusion rate of one-half, but the remaining $250,000 will be subject to the new inclusion rate of two-thirds. CameronCo will realize $500,000 in capital gain. All $500,000 will be subject to tax at the new inclusion rates.
If Emmett’s flight is delayed because of bad weather and he leaves at 00:01 a.m. on June 25, his tax bill increases to $1,002,000. Emmett will be very unhappy with his departure tax, but comforted by the fact that, for his future investments, the maximum capital gains rate in his new home jurisdiction in only 20 per cent .The proposed tax hike will have significant impact on many Canadians, especially those with retirement savings that must be realized all at once .
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