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What Does Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Mean for Canadians? + MORE Mar 27th
Update: On March 27, North Carolina-based First Citizens bank said it would buy much of the failed Silicon Valley Bank. The deal means First Citizens will assume US$110 billion in assets, deposits of US$56 billion and US$72 billion in loans from the failed SVB.
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What types of tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) exist? + MORE Jun 19th
A tax-free savings account (TFSA) is a fantastic way to earn money on your savings, without having to pay tax on those earnings. Registered by the federal government, TFSAs are available to Canadians aged 18 and older. Unlike a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), you cannot deduct contributio.... More »
Single mom Adelaide has $22,000 in line-of-credit debt — here’s how she learned to dig her way out + MORE May 29th
If she cannot chip away at her line of credit, says financial expert Jason Heath, it is going to hold Adelaide back from financial freedom in the future..... More »
2022 Income Tax Guide for Canadians: Deadlines, tax tips and more + MORE Feb 27th
It’s been quite a year for numbers, hasn’t it? From rising interest rates to steep stock market drops, finances have been headline news throughout 2022. It’s almost enough to make you forget about tax season. But with the tax deadline approaching, you have a few reminders (see the dates below).... More »
Compare the best savings accounts in Canada for 2023 + MORE Sep 11th
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During my working life, I transferred non-registered investment shares through a spousal loan to my wife (a stay-at-home mother). At the time of transfer, I declared the capital gain and paid the corresponding tax on the gain on the difference between the FMV (fair market value) and the ACB (adjusted cost base). We also set up additional spousal loans from time to time from savings from my executive compensation.
Now that I am retired and can split my pension income with my wife, there is no more need for the spousal loans. Should we keep the spousal loans going? She pays me the prescribed rate interest annually, and I declare this on my income annually. What is the best strategy to have the spousal loans reimbursed to minimize taxes? The market value of the investments, including non-realized capital gain now exceeds the loan amount?
I have seen advice on setting up a spousal loan for investments, but I can’t find much on the need to reimburse one and how to do so.
—Ghislain
How to set up a spousal loan in Canada—and what not to do
Thanks for your question, Ghislain…
