Q: Hi, This is related to Taxation. I sell BCE in personal cash account, book loss against gains in the same cash account and then buy BCE under wife cash account. Will i be able to book loss under personal cash account? Thanks
5i Research Answer:
The CRA superficial loss rule as stated applies if: You, or a person affiliated with you, buys, or has a right to buy, the same or identical property (called "substituted property") during the period starting 30 calendar days before the sale and ending 30 calendar days after the sale. A spouse is considered an affiliated person, and the loss would be disallowed.