How are capital gains determined?
Allan Madan, CA
My business has capital assets, including office furniture, equipment and vehicles. I sold these assets during the year and my accountant told me that I have a capital gain. What does this mean?
Selling assets can trigger a capital gain or capital loss based on the selling prices minus the original cost. If the selling price exceeds the original cost, it’s reported as a capital gain for accounting and tax purposes.
If the selling price is less than the original cost, it’s a capital loss for accounting and tax purposes. Capital gains are 50% taxable for taxation purposes. Capital losses can be applied to reduce capital gains.
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ALLAN MADAN
CA.CPA.CGA
Allan Madan is a CPA, CA and the founder of Madan Chartered Accountant Professional Corporation. Allan provides valuable tax planning, accounting and income tax preparation services in the Greater Toronto Area.
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