Q: Nearing retirement, and wishing to lower risk and shift out of some aggressive equities, that have considerable capital gains. The equities are in non-registered accounts, and will trigger considerable tax. How do you suggest to do this?
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Q: I am retired, live on income from investments which is sufficient for my needs and carry enough capital losses from past sins so I do not have to worry much about taxes on capital gains for a few years. I assume Return on Capital is essentially a capital gain.
I have assumed that keeping growth companies in my registered accounts therefore is the wrong way to do it as I lose the capital gains advantage. I therefore only put the fixed income (interest) investments in my RRSP. As many REITs and other .UN investments have sometimes a large RoC portion, it is also a mistake for me to keep them in an RRSP. Am I making sense?
I have assumed that keeping growth companies in my registered accounts therefore is the wrong way to do it as I lose the capital gains advantage. I therefore only put the fixed income (interest) investments in my RRSP. As many REITs and other .UN investments have sometimes a large RoC portion, it is also a mistake for me to keep them in an RRSP. Am I making sense?
Q: Hi there,
hoping that either 5i or another member can point me to a resource that highlights the tax treatment/tax efficiency for registered versus unregistered accounts for US domiciled investment/401K etc. For example. is there a dividend tax credit for stocks held outside of a 401K.
Thansk
hoping that either 5i or another member can point me to a resource that highlights the tax treatment/tax efficiency for registered versus unregistered accounts for US domiciled investment/401K etc. For example. is there a dividend tax credit for stocks held outside of a 401K.
Thansk
Q: Good afternoon,
With the spin out of Equinox's copper assets "Solaris Copper Inc. I received a letter from my brokerage firm informing me the shares of Solaris have been deemed to be a non-qualified investment for registered plans under the income tax act. Without getting into the penalties that may be incurred, can I forget the letter since my shares are in my TFSA.
Thanks,
Charlie
With the spin out of Equinox's copper assets "Solaris Copper Inc. I received a letter from my brokerage firm informing me the shares of Solaris have been deemed to be a non-qualified investment for registered plans under the income tax act. Without getting into the penalties that may be incurred, can I forget the letter since my shares are in my TFSA.
Thanks,
Charlie
Q: This question is relating to the tax consequences of accepting the offer by BIP. The ECI shares are held in a non-registered account.
By tendering ECI shares, an investor will receive in exchange cash and units in BIP.UN. The exchange for cash will result in a capital gain which is taxable. Will the exchange of ECI shares for BIP.UN be a deemed disposition of the ECI shares or is it a tax free roll over?
By tendering ECI shares, an investor will receive in exchange cash and units in BIP.UN. The exchange for cash will result in a capital gain which is taxable. Will the exchange of ECI shares for BIP.UN be a deemed disposition of the ECI shares or is it a tax free roll over?
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Alibaba Group Holding Limited American Depositary Shares each representing eight (BABA $130.85)
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Lloyds Banking Group Plc American Depositary Shares (LYG $5.33)
Q: Good morning,
I have questions regarding the taxation of foreign dividends. I know that for US dividends, the 15 % tax does not apply for stocks held in a RRSP, but does so in a TSFA or regular account.
- What about non US stocks listed in the US? Are they simply treated as a US stock since they are listed in the US or do other rules apply depending on where the company is based? Good examples would be stocks like LYG (UK) or BABA (China).
- More generally, is the deduction applied automatically when the dividend is paid or does it have to be declared manually by the shareholder on its annual tax report?
I understand fiscal matters are not your specialization, but I figure you or other members might have had the same questions at some point.
Thank you!
I have questions regarding the taxation of foreign dividends. I know that for US dividends, the 15 % tax does not apply for stocks held in a RRSP, but does so in a TSFA or regular account.
- What about non US stocks listed in the US? Are they simply treated as a US stock since they are listed in the US or do other rules apply depending on where the company is based? Good examples would be stocks like LYG (UK) or BABA (China).
- More generally, is the deduction applied automatically when the dividend is paid or does it have to be declared manually by the shareholder on its annual tax report?
I understand fiscal matters are not your specialization, but I figure you or other members might have had the same questions at some point.
Thank you!
Q: Am I getting dividend money or return on capital from ffi.un
Q: Can you please discuss tax treatment of distributions in TFSA, RRSP and investment accounts.
Thanks for your service,
Stebe
Thanks for your service,
Stebe
Q: Hi group please explain in simple terms how dividends are taxed both in the US and Canada . Your answer needs to cover cash and registered accounts . I have significant gains in my cash account in the US and do not fully understand the tax implication's Thanks fro all you do for us
Q: What is the most tax effective way to hold US stocks? I’m 32 with a good income, and have a full balanced tfsa holding Canadian stocks and etfs. I’m interested in building an account to hold US dividend aristocrats/Kings set up on auto deposit/drips as a set it and forget it style account. From everything I’ve read the dividend aristocrats generally have returned better than market average with good security and fairly stable growth, would you agree? I own my own companies so my income is structured to be very low tax, so I don’t need the break offered by the rrsps but I do have quite a bit of contribution room there. Would you recommend rrsp for US holdings for tax reduction, or is there a more efficient way?
Thanks
Thanks
Q: Is it necessary to wait 30 days to rebuy same stocks in tfsp.Thanks
Q: Hi5i,
I am a holder of HOT for quite some time in my rrsp account. I have noticed a new non resident us deduction when getting paid the dividend. Can you explain what that is?
Thanks Dave
I am a holder of HOT for quite some time in my rrsp account. I have noticed a new non resident us deduction when getting paid the dividend. Can you explain what that is?
Thanks Dave
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BMO Covered Call Dow Jones Industrial Average Hedged to CAD ETF (ZWA $27.29)
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $104.98)
Q: Is there any difference / benefit of holding these in a TFSA vs RRSP (tax wise). I understand the favorable tax treatment to US stocks in an RRSP via withholding tax. What about ETFs that trade on the TSX but hold US stocks?
Thank you!
Thank you!
Q: I own these three US traded companies. my question is are they all bankrupt and should I be gifting them to my online brokers TD, to clean up my portfolio. mlkkf,rbeif,guesf
Q: In your TFSA if you trade US stocks do you pay capitol gains and how much of a percentage is that
Thank you
Thank you
Q: Hello,
Needing confirmation about withholding taxes.
European/International stocks are held in a Canadian "wrapper" within TAXABLE account then some websites say we can get dividend tax credit and others say we cannot. Confused.
For which type of account account should I buy above two holdings where dividend taxes can be mitigated?
Thanks!
Needing confirmation about withholding taxes.
European/International stocks are held in a Canadian "wrapper" within TAXABLE account then some websites say we can get dividend tax credit and others say we cannot. Confused.
For which type of account account should I buy above two holdings where dividend taxes can be mitigated?
Thanks!
Q: tell scott he absolutely has to file u.s. tax returns and this will go back at least 8 years now, so 8 years of tax returns.
and my wife was a u.s. citizen , but she renounced her u.s. citizenship 3 years ago, it costs about 2500. but it it worth it.we are never moving there she is a cdn citizen and the expenses for tax returns and fbars were onerous.
tell scott the u.s. government will come after him guaranteed. dave
and my wife was a u.s. citizen , but she renounced her u.s. citizenship 3 years ago, it costs about 2500. but it it worth it.we are never moving there she is a cdn citizen and the expenses for tax returns and fbars were onerous.
tell scott the u.s. government will come after him guaranteed. dave
Q: With regard to Scott’s question on citizenship and filing US tax returns I can say this is a very complex question to answer. This website (not an endorsement) has lots of information about the subject. It might be wise to consult a lawyer. http://www.citizenshipsolutions.ca/
Q: I was hoping that you or one of your subscribers might be able to assist me. My understanding is that the IRS requires all US citizens to file US tax returns even if they do not reside in the US or have ever worked in the US and recent laws make the failure to do so extremely punitive. My question is - I was born in the US to Canadian parents who were in the US 60 years ago for a brief work term. When I was born they applied for and received a "certificate of Registration of Birth Abroad" from The Canadian Department of Citizenship and Immigration to certify that I am a Canadian citizen. Am I still required to file yearly IRS tax returns even though I have never worked in the US and am legally a Canadian citizen?
Many Thanks
Many Thanks
Q: Ancient person would like your insight on whether or not best to make transfer out of mandatory RRIF deduction early in year or late?