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‘Deemed Disposition’ Of All Your Assets At Death: Tax Planning For Canadian Business Owners With High-Net-Worth Estates
Canada does not generally impose a separate inheritance tax on beneficiaries. That does not mean death is tax-free. Under subsection 70(5) of the Income Tax Act, a Canadian taxpayer is generally deemed to dispose of each capital property at fair market value immediately before death, unless a specific rollover or other relieving rule applies.
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The Complete Guide To Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) For 2026-27 For Canadian Crypto Traders, Investors, And Accountants—and Enhanced Mandated Data Sharing Of Wallets With CRA
The Canada Revenue Agency’s access to information about cryptocurrency and other crypto-assets is entering a new phase. Canadian taxpayers have always been responsible for identifying, valuing, classifying, and reporting taxable crypto activity, even where an exchange issued no Canadian tax slip, the transaction occurred through a foreign platform, or the assets were never converted into Canadian dollars. 
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What Traders And Investors Need To Know About Cryptocurrency Tax Audits In Canada: CRA’s Tax Treatment, Audit Methods, Net-Worth Assessments, And Canadian Taxpayer Rights
The Canada Revenue Agency’s (“CRA”) authority to conduct a cryptocurrency tax audit begins with subsection 231.1(1) of the Income Tax Act. It gives authorized CRA officials broad powers to inspect or examine relevant documents, records, property, processes, and other matters, and to require reasonable assistance and proper oral or written answers.
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Everything You Need To Know About Crypto Tax Planning Through A Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC) In 2026: Incorporation vs. Personal Holding, Expense Deductions, And Integrating With Other Income Sources
Savvy crypto investors and traders in Canada often ask the same question: should crypto activity be carried on personally or through a Canadian-controlled private corporation, commonly called a CCPC? In 2026, that question still has no one-size-fits-all answer. The right structure depends on factors such as the type of crypto activity, the level of profit, the need to deduct expenses, whether the taxpayer wants to combine crypto results with other income sources, and more.
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How To Sell Your Family Business To Your Children Using Bill C-59 ‘Intergenerational Business Transfer Tax Rules’ Of The Income Tax Act (ITA)
For too long, Canadian tax law penalized business owners who wanted to keep their life’s work in the family. A sale to a stranger entitled the vendor to the lifetime capital gains exemption (LCGE) — currently $1,302,938 for 2026, indexed annually — sheltering over a million dollars of gain from tax.
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