Published: April 10, 2020
Last Updated: April 17, 2020
Multiply the Availability of the Lifetime Capital Gains Tax Exemption
To maximize the $800,000 lifetime Canadian capital gains exemption from Canadian income tax on sale of qualifying small business shares (QSBC) available to every individual, consider having your spouse invest in the corporation to multiply the availability of the capital gains tax exemption.
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