Understanding the implications of the 2024 Federal Budget and its proposed changes to capital gains taxation is crucial for individuals and corporations alike. In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into the Canadian federal budget for 2024 and its impact on capital gains taxation. In our conversation, we discuss the technical details of capital gains taxation and its historical context and offer practical advice for navigating the proposed changes in the 2024 federal budget. We discuss the increase in the capital gains inclusion rate and how these changes will affect individual investors and corporations. Discover the mechanics of capital gains tax in Canada, essential tax planning strategies, the importance of diversified tax exposure, and the concept of capital gains harvesting. Gain insights into the impact of the changes on the retirement plans of incorporated business owners and professionals, the role of optimal compensation in realizing capital gains, and approaches for navigating the proposed changes. Join us as we delve into the complexity of tax planning for incorporated business owners and the importance of long-term projections, personalized advice, and strategic decision-making for realizing a capital gain. Tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

(0:00:00) Overview of the changes and their relevance for Canadian investors. 

(0:07:59) How capital gains tax works in Canada and its impact on taxable income. 

(0:13:34) Reasons for the variation of capital gains inclusion rates. 

(0:18:18) The differences in tax treatment for individuals versus corporations. 

(0:22:41) Capital gains in a CCPC, how it works, and the role of a shareholder. 

(0:29:36) Implications of the changes on Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in Canada. 

(0:37:58) Learn about the ‘breakeven horizon’ and essential capital gain considerations. 

(0:46:35) Capital gain harvesting and how optimal compensation ties into it. 

(0:58:17) Explore the trade-offs of realizing a large capital gain and tax-reducing strategies. 

(1:12:30) Hear case studies that illustrate the application of various tax-reducing strategies. 

(1:29:56) Impact of capital gains inclusion rates on retirement planning for CCPCs. 

(1:37:36) Final takeaways and tax planning recommendations. 

 

Links From Today’s Episode:

Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p

Dr. Mark Soth (The Loonie Doctor) — https://www.looniedoctor.ca/

Dr. Mark on X — https://x.com/LoonieDoctor

Benjamin Felix — https://www.pwlcapital.com/author/benjamin-felix/ 

Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix

Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/

Episode 10 & 11: Case Conference — https://moneyscope.ca/2024/04/12/ep-10-11-case-conference-corporate-investing-puzzle-pieces/

Episode 13: Optimal Compensation from a CCPC — https://moneyscope.ca/2024/04/26/episode-13-optimal-compensation-from-a-ccpc/

Rational Reminder: Episode 304 — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/304

The Loonie Doctor Calculators — https://www.looniedoctor.ca/canadian-financial-calculators/#tax

Realize or Defer Capital Gains Calculator — https://research-tools.pwlcapital.com/research/realize-gain

Conquest Planning — https://conquestplanning.com