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1 xviii Table Of Contents (Volume 1) CHAPTER 1 Introduction To Federal Taxation In Canada The Canadian Tax System Alternative Tax Bases Taxable Entities In Canada Federal Taxation And The Provinces Tax Policy Concepts Taxation And Economic Policy Taxation And Income Levels Tax Incidence Tax Expenditures Qualitative Characteristics Of Tax Systems.. 9 Income Tax Reference Materials The Income Tax Act Other Income Tax Legislation Other Sources Of Income Tax Information. 16 Liability For Income Tax Charging Provision For Canadian Residents. 18 Charging Provision For Non-Residents Alternative Concepts Of Income The Economist s View The Accountant s View The Income Tax Act View Net Income For Tax Purposes Structure Components Combining The Components - ITA Section Loss Carry Overs Net Income For Tax Purposes - Example.. 26 Net Income To Taxable Income Principles Of Tax Planning Introduction Tax Avoidance Or Reduction Tax Deferral Income Splitting Abbreviations To Be Used Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems CHAPTER 2 Procedures And Administration Administration Of The Department Returns And Payments - Individuals Requirement To File - ITA Due Date For Individual Returns Withholdings For Income Tax - ITA Instalment Payments For Individuals - ITA Interest Penalties Due Date For Balance Owing - Living Individuals 46 Deceased Taxpayers - Due Dates And Returns 47 Returns And Payments - Corporations DueDateForCorporateReturns-ITA Filing Alternatives For Corporations Instalment Payments For Corporations DueDateForBalanceOwing-Corporations. 50 Interest And Penalties For Corporations Returns And Payments - Trusts Income Tax Information Returns Books And Records Assessments And The CRA My Account Service CRA Web Site - My Account Service Notice Of Assessment Notice Of Reassessment Refunds Adjustments To Income Tax Returns Disputes And Appeals Representation By Others Informal Request For Adjustments Notice Of Objection Tax Court Of Canada Federal Court And Supreme Court Of Canada 57 Tax Evasion, Avoidance And Planning Collection And Enforcement Taxpayer Relief Provisions (Fairness Package) 62 Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems

2 Table Of Contents (Volume 1) xix CHAPTER 3 Income Or Loss From An Office Or Employment Employment Income Defined Cash Basis And The Use Of Bonus Arrangements 74 Net Concept Employee Versus Self-Employed Employee Perspective Employer Perspective Making The Distinction Inclusions - Salaries And Wages Inclusions - Fringe Benefits Amounts To Be Included In Income - ITA 6(1) 80 CRA Administrative Practice On Fringe Benefits (IT-470R) Tax Planning Considerations Inclusions - GST/HST On Taxable Benefits 86 Inclusions - Board And Lodging Inclusions - Automobile Benefits Employees And Automobiles Taxable Benefits - Standby Charge Operating Cost Benefit Summary Of Automobile Benefit Calculations 92 Payments By Employee For Automobile Use. 92 Example - Employer Owned Automobile.. 93 Example - Employer Leased Vehicle Employer Provided Cars And Tax Planning. 95 Inclusions - Allowances Allowance Vs. Reimbursement General Rules Taxable Vs. Non-Taxable Allowances Reasonable Allowances For Motor Vehicles. 97 Employer s Perspective Of Allowances Employee s Perspective Of Allowances Inclusions - Employee Insurance Benefits. 99 Life Insurance Disability Insurance (a.k.a. Group Sickness Or Accident Insurance Plan) Health Care Insurance Loans To Employees General Rules Home Relocation Loans Tax Planning For Interest Free Loans (continued) CHAPTER 3, continued Inclusions - Stock Option Benefits CCPCs Vs. Public Companies Rules For Public Companies Rules For CCPCs Other Inclusions Payments By Employer To Employee Forgiveness Of Employee Loans Housing Loss Reimbursement Discounts On Employer s Merchandise Club Dues And Recreational Facilities Specific Deductions Salesperson s Expenses Under ITA 8(1)(f) Travel Expenses And Motor Vehicle Costs. 114 The Salesperson's Dilemma Automobile And Aircraft Expenses Work Space In Home Costs For Employees. 116 Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems CHAPTER 4 Taxable Income And Tax Payable For Individuals Introduction Taxable Income Of Individuals Available Deductions Ordering Of Deductions Deductions For Payments - ITA 110(1)(f) Home Relocation Loan - ITA 110(1)(j) Northern Residents Deductions - ITA Calculation Of Tax Payable Federal Tax Payable Before Credits Provincial Tax Payable Before Credits Types Of Income Taxes On Income Not Earned In A Province 145 Calculating Tax Credits Federal Amounts Provincial Amounts (continued)

3 xx Table Of Contents (Volume 1) CHAPTER 4, continued Personal Tax Credits - ITA 118(1) Family Caregiver Amount (FCA) Individuals With A Spouse Or Common-Law Partner - ITA 118(1)(a) Individuals Supporting A Wholly Dependent Person - ITA 118(1)(b) Child Tax Credit - ITA 118(1)(b.1) Single Persons - ITA 118(1)(c) Caregiver Tax Credit - ITA 118(1)(c.1) Infirm Dependant Over 17 Tax Credit Interactions: Eligible Dependant Vs. Caregiver Vs. Infirm Dependant Over 17 Credits Other Tax Credits For Individuals Age Tax Credit - ITA 118(2) Pension Income Tax Credit - ITA 118(3) Canada Employment Tax Credit - ITA 118(10) 155 Adoption Expenses Tax Credit - ITA Public Transit Passes Tax Credit - ITA Child Fitness Tax Credit - ITA And Children s Arts Tax Credit - ITA First Time Home Buyer s Credit - ITA Volunteer Firefighters And Workers Tax Credits 159 Charitable Donations Tax Credit - ITA Medical Expense Tax Credit - ITA Disability Tax Credit - ITA Education Related Tax Credits EI And CPP Tax Credits - ITA Overpayment Of EI And CPP Contributions. 172 Transfers To Spouse Or Common-Law Partner 172 Political Contributions Tax Credits - ITA 127(3) 173 Labour Sponsored Funds Tax Credit Refundable Credits Refundable GST/HST Credit - ITA Working Income Tax Benefit - ITA Canada Child Tax Benefit Social Benefits Repayment (OAS And EI). 178 Comprehensive Example Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Sample Tax Return For Chapter Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems Tax Software Assignment Problems CHAPTER 5 Capital Cost Allowances And Cumulative Eligible Capital Capital Cost Allowance System Additions To Capital Cost Determination Of Amounts Available For Use Rules Segregation Into Classes Capital Cost Allowances Rates For Commonly Used CCA Classes Half-Year Rules (a.k.a. First Year Rules) Short Fiscal Periods Tax Planning Considerations Dispositions Of Depreciable Assets Capital Gains Recapture Of Capital Cost Allowance Terminal Losses Summary Of Tax Consequences CCA Schedule CCA Determination - Special Situations. 223 Separate Class Election Cumulative Eligible Capital (CEC) Eligible Capital Expenditures Defined Additions, Amortization, And Dispositions. 226 Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Appendix - CCA Rates For Selected Assets 232 Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems CHAPTER 6 Income Or Loss From A Business Overview Classification Of Income Business Income Vs. Property Income Tax Consequences Of Classification Business Income Defined Property Income Defined (continued)

4 Table Of Contents (Volume 1) xxi CHAPTER 6, continued Business Income Vs. Capital Gains Tax Consequences Of Classification Capital Gains Defined Criteria For Identifying Capital Gains Business Income And GAAP Business Income - Inclusions (Revenues) 254 Amounts Received And Receivable Reserves Limitations On Deductions From Business And Property Income Specific Limiting Items Under ITA Foreign Media Advertising - ITA 19 And Provincial Capital And Payroll Taxes Limitations On Deductions From Business, Property, And Employment Income Reasonableness Meals And Entertainment Luxury Automobile Costs Automobiles Owned By The Taxpayer Automobile Leasing Costs - ITA Leasing Property Illegal Payments, Fines And Penalties Business Income - Specific Deductions. 271 Inventory Valuation (Cost Of Sales) Other Deductions Reconciliation Schedule Business Income - Example Taxation Year General Rules Unincorporated Businesses - Non-Calendar Fiscal Year Special Business Income Situations Income For Farmers Professional Income (Billed Basis) Sale Of A Business Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems CHAPTER 7 Income From Property Property Income: General Concept Interest As A Deduction The Singleton And Ludco Court Cases IT Interest Deductibility Discount And Premium On Issued Debt Interest Income Individuals - Modified Accrual Method Discount And Premium On Debt Holdings. 322 Prescribed Debt Obligations Accrued Interest At Transfer Payments Based On Production Or Use (Royalties) Rental Income Capital Cost Allowances Rental Income Example Cash Dividends From Taxable Canadian Corporations The Concept Of Integration Implementing Integration Gross Up And Tax Credit Procedures - Eligible Dividends Non-Eligible Dividends Comparison Of Investment Returns Income Trusts How Do Trusts Work? Investments In Publicly Traded Trusts Taxation Of Income Trusts Mutual Funds Distributions Adjusted Cost Base Stock And Capital Dividends Foreign Source Income Foreign Non-Business (Property) Income. 343 Foreign Business Income Shareholder Benefits Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems

5 xxii Table Of Contents (Volume 1) CHAPTER 8 Capital Gains And Capital Losses Economic Background General Rules Capital Gains Defined Dispositions Proceeds Of Disposition Adjusted Cost Base Calculating The Capital Gain Or Loss Detailed Application Of The Rules Identical Properties Partial Dispositions Warranties On Capital Assets Capital Gains Reserves Bad Debts On Sales Of Capital Property Special Rule For Sales Of Real Property Provisions For Special Assets Principal Residence Personal Use Property Listed Personal Property Gains And Losses On Foreign Currency Options Deemed Dispositions - Change In Use Example - Change In Use Special Rules For Principal Residences Special Rules For Automobiles Deemed Dispositions - Departures From Canada Small Business Investments - Deferral Replacement Property - Deferral Voluntary And Involuntary Dispositions Timing Considerations Application Of ITA 44(1) To Capital Gains. 391 Application Of ITA 13(4) To Recapture Combined Application Of ITA 13(4) And 44(1) 393 Capital Gains And Tax Planning Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems CHAPTER 9 Other Income, Other Deductions, And Other Issues Introduction Other Income - Subdivision d Inclusions 422 Pension Benefits - ITA 56(1)(a)(i) Retiring Allowances - ITA 56(1)(a)(ii) Death Benefits - ITA 56(1)(a)(iii) Income Inclusions From Deferred Income Plans 424 Scholarships And Prizes - ITA 56(1)(n) Research Grants - ITA 56(1)(o) Social Assistance And Workers Compensation 424 Universal Child Care Benefit - ITA 56(6) Other Deductions - Subdivision e CPP Contributions On Self-Employed Earnings 425 Moving Expenses - ITA Child Care Expenses - ITA Disability Supports Deduction - ITA Related Inclusions And Deductions Employment Insurance Benefits Pension Income Splitting Spousal And Child Support Annuity Payments Received Registered Savings Plans Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs). 441 Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs). 445 Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) Non-Arm s Length Transfers Of Property 448 Inadequate Considerations - ITA Inter Vivos Transfers To A Spouse Transfers Of Depreciable Assets Transfer Of Farm Or Fishing Property To Child 455 Death Of A Taxpayer Income Attribution Basic Rules - ITA 74.1(1) And (2) Avoiding Income Attribution Anti-Avoidance Provisions Tax Planning And Income Attribution Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems

6 Table Of Contents (Volume 1) xxiii CHAPTER 10 Retirement Savings And Other Special Income Arrangements Planning For Retirement Tax Deferred Savings Defined Benefit Vs. Money Purchase Plans. 492 Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)493 RRSP Deduction Limit Examples Of RRSP Deduction Calculations. 502 Undeducted RRSP Contributions RRSP And RRIF Administration Fees RRSP Withdrawals And Voluntary Conversions 506 Involuntary Termination Due To Age Spousal RRSP Home Buyers Plan (HBP) Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) Departure From Canada Death Of The RRSP Registrant Registered Pension Plans (RPPs) Employer Contributions To The RPP Employee Contributions To The RPP Options At Retirement Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs) Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs)518 RRIF Withdrawals Death Of The RRIF Registrant Evaluation Of RRIFs Glossary The Glossary can be found: at the back of the separate paper Study Guide, and on the Student DVD within the FITAC version of Canadian Tax Principles. Supplementary Readings The Supplementary Readings can be found on the Student DVD. No. 1 - Application Of The Median Rule No. 2 - Stock Option Shares Deemed Not Identical Property No. 3 - Determining M&P Profits No. 4 - Cancelled No. 5 - Final Returns For Deceased Taxpayers No. 6 - Business Valuations No. 7 - Tax Shelters No.8-TransferPricing Deferred Profit Sharing Plans Profit Sharing Plans Transfers Between Plans Retiring Allowances Retirement Compensation Arrangements 523 Arrangements Defined Part XI.3 Refundable Tax Salary Deferral Arrangements Individual Pension Plans (IPPs) Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems

7 xiv Table Of Contents (Volume 2) CHAPTER 11 Taxable Income And Tax Payable For Individuals Revisited Introduction Lump-Sum Payments Treatment Of Losses Carry Over Provisions Personal Use Property Losses Listed Personal Property Losses Non-Capital Losses Net Capital Losses Net Capital Losses At Death Allowable Business Investment Losses Farm Losses Lifetime Capital Gains Deduction Qualified Property Determining The Deductible Amount Comprehensive Example Ordering Of Deductions And Losses Significance Of Ordering Ordering In Computing Net Income For Tax Purposes Ordering In Computing Taxable Income Example Tax Payable Overview Tax On Split Income - The Kiddie Tax Tax Credits Revisited Transfer Of Dividends To A Spouse Or Common-Law Partner Charitable Donations Credit Revisited Foreign Tax Credits Revisited Alternative Minimum Tax General Concept Minimum Tax Calculation Tax Credits For AMT AMT Carry Forward - ITA Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Sample Tax Return For Chapter Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems Tax Software Assignment Problems CHAPTER 12 Taxable Income And Tax Payable For Corporations Computation Of Net Income Computation Of Taxable Income Deductions Available To Corporations Dividends From Other Corporations Non-Capital Loss Carry Over For A Corporation 621 Ordering Of Taxable Income Deductions Geographical Allocation Of Income Permanent Establishments Example - Permanent Establishments Federal Tax Payable Basic Rate Federal Tax Abatement General Rate Reduction Provincial Tax Payable Small Business Rate Investment Income Rates Small Business Deduction Canadian Controlled Private Corporation Active Business Income Annual Business Limit Allocation Among Associated Companies Calculating The Small Business Deduction Elimination Of Small Business Deduction For Large CCPCs Personal Services Corporations Professional Corporations And Management Companies Manufacturing And Processing Profits Deduction Calculating The Deduction M&P Profits Defined General Rate Reduction - ITA 123.4(2) Full Rate Taxable Income Application To Companies Other Than CCPCs 641 Application To CCPCs Foreign Tax Credits For Corporations Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems

8 Table Of Contents (Volume 2) xv CHAPTER 13 Taxation Of Corporate Investment Income Integration The Basic Concept Dividend Gross Up And Tax Credit Procedures 662 Integration And Business Income Refundable Taxes On Investment Income. 665 Meaning Of Aggregate Investment Income Basic Concepts Refundable Part I Tax On Investment Income Additional Refundable Tax On Investment Income (ART) Problem One: Excessive Tax Rates On Flow Through Of A CCPC s Investment Income. 669 Solution To Problem One: Refundable Portion Of Part I Tax Refundable Part IV Tax On Dividends Received Problem Two: Use Of Multi-Level Affiliations To Defer Taxes On Investment Income Solution To Problem Two: Refundable Part IV Tax Part IV Tax On Portfolio Dividends Received. 676 Dividends From A Connected Corporation Dividends Paid Out Of Mixed Income Of A Connected Corporation Refundable Dividend Tax On Hand Basic Concepts RDTOH - General Definition Refundable Portion Of Part I Tax Payable The Dividend Refund Example Of RDTOH Calculations Working Through Large Corporate Tax Problems Designation Of Eligible Dividends CCPCs And Their GRIP Non-CCPCs And Their LRIP Part III.1 Tax On Excessive Eligible Dividend Designations Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems CHAPTER 14 Other Issues In Corporate Taxation Introduction Acquisition Of Control Rules Economic Background Acquisition Of Control Legislation Deemed Year End Restrictions On Use Of Charitable Donations. 712 Restrictions On The Use Of Losses Unrecognized Losses At Deemed Year End Deemed Disposition Election Associated Companies Definitions Examples - Associated Corporation Rules Investment Tax Credits Procedures Eligible Expenditures Rates Refundable Investment Tax Credits Carry Overs Of Investment Tax Credits Effect Of Acquisition Of Control On Investment Tax Credits Tax Basis Shareholders Equity Shareholders Equity Under GAAP Paid Up Capital (Tax Basis Contributed Capital) 726 Tax Basis Retained Earnings Capital Dividend Account Distributions Of Corporate Surplus Regular Cash Dividends Stock Dividends Dividends In Kind Capital Dividends Under ITA 83(2) Deemed Dividends Under: ITA 84(1) - Increase In PUC ITA 84(2) - On Winding-Up ITA 84(3) - On Redemption, Acquisition, Or Cancellation Of Shares ITA 84(4) And ITA 84(4.1) Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems Tax Software Assignment Problem

9 xvi Table Of Contents (Volume 2) CHAPTER 15 Corporate Taxation And Management Decisions The Decision To Incorporate Basic Tax Considerations Other Advantages And Disadvantages Tax Reduction And Deferral Approach Basic Example Public Corporation CCPC - Active Business Income CCPC - Investment Income Other Than Dividends CCPC - Dividend Income Conclusions On Tax Reductions And Deferrals 770 Provincial Taxes And Integration Tax Deferral Tax Reduction Examples-EffectsOfProvincialRates On Integration Summary: Tax Deferral And Tax Reduction. 778 Tax Free Dividends Tax Rates On Dividends Use Of Tax Credits Tax Free Amounts For Income Splitting Basic Concept Example Shareholder Benefits Including Loans The Owner-Manager Environment Shareholder Benefits Other Than Loans Shareholder Loans Management Compensation General Principles Salary Vs. Dividends Salary Vs. Dividends For The Owner - Manager The Basic Trade-Off Conclusion Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems CHAPTER 16 Rollovers Under Section 85 Rollovers Under Section General Rules For The Transfer Transferor And Transferee Eligible Property Consideration To Transferor Making The Election Establishing The Transfer Price Transfer Prices - Detailed Rules Rules Applicable To All Assets Accounts Receivable Inventories, Non-Depreciable Capital Property 817 Disallowed Capital Losses Depreciable Property Disallowed Terminal Losses Eligible Capital Property Eligible Capital Property - Disallowed Deductions Summary Of Transfer Price Rules Allocation Of The Elected Value Consideration Received By The Transferor Assets Acquired By The Corporation Paid Up Capital Of Shares Issued Paid Up Capital Reduction More Than One Class Of Shares Comprehensive Example - Section 85 Rollovers Gift To Related Party - Section General Rules Example Excess Consideration - Section Shareholder Benefit - ITA 15(1) Dividend Stripping ITA Applicability Of ITA Dividend Stripping Example Capital Gains Stripping ITA 55(2) Application Of ITA 55(2) Capital Gains Stripping - Examples Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems

10 Table Of Contents (Volume 2) xvii CHAPTER 17 Other Rollovers And Sale Of An Incorporated Business Introduction Share For Share Exchanges - ITA General Rules Conditions For The Application Of ITA Example Exchange Of Shares In A Reorganization - ITA Conditions For The Reorganization Procedures Example Using ITA 86(1) In An Estate Freeze. 869 Gift To Related Person - ITA 86(2) Using ITA 86(1) - Tax Planning Considerations 874 Amalgamations - ITA Position Of The Amalgamated Company Position Of The Shareholders Vertical Amalgamations (Parent And Subsidiary) 877 Non-Tax Considerations Amalgamations - Tax Planning Considerations 878 Winding-Up Of A 90% Owned Subsidiary. 879 Acquisition Of Assets Disposition Of Shares Tax Planning Considerations - Amalgamation Vs. Winding-Up Winding-Up Of A Canadian Corporation Example Convertible Properties Application Sale Of An Incorporated Business Restrictive Covenants (a.k.a. Non-Competition Agreements) Sale Of Individual Assets Sale Of Assets As A Going Concern Sale Of Shares Evaluation Of Alternatives Example Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems CHAPTER 18 Partnerships Introduction Taxable Entities In Canada Chapter Coverage Partnerships Defined The Importance Of Defining A Partnership Basic Partnership Elements Types Of Partnerships Co-Ownership, Joint Ventures, And Syndicates Introduction Co-Ownership Joint Ventures Syndicates Partnership Income, Losses, And Tax Credits Introduction Applicable Concepts Calculating The Amounts To Be Allocated Methods Of Allocation The Partnership Interest The Concept Acquiring A Partnership Interest Adjusted Cost Base Of The Partnership Interest 926 Disposition Of A Partnership Interest Limited Partnerships And Limited Partners 931 Definitions At-Risk Rules Transfer Of Property To And From A Partnership Definition Of Canadian Partnership Transfers With No Rollover Provision Common Partnership Rollovers Specified Investment Flow Through Partnerships Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems

11 xviii Table Of Contents (Volume 2) CHAPTER 19 Trusts And Estate Planning Introduction Basic Concepts What Is A Personal Trust? Establishing A Trust Returns And Payments - Trusts Non-Tax Reasons For Using Trusts Classification Of Trusts Personal Trusts Testamentary Vs. Inter Vivos Trusts Taxation Of Trusts Rollovers To A Trust Rollovers To Capital Beneficiaries Year Deemed Disposition Rule Net Income For Tax Purposes Of A Trust. 964 Preferred Beneficiary Election Amounts Deemed Not Paid Amounts Retained For A Beneficiary Under 21 Years Of Age Taxable Income Of A Trust Income Allocations To Beneficiaries Discretionary And Non-Discretionary Distributions Flow Through Provisions Principal Residence Exemption Tax Payable Of Personal Trusts Testamentary vs. Inter Vivos Trusts Income Attribution - Trusts Purchase Or Sale Of An Interest In A Trust 973 Tax Planning Qualifying Spousal Trusts Alter Ego Trusts Joint Spousal Or Common-Law Partner Trusts 977 Estate Planning Estate Freeze SIFT Partnerships And Trusts Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems CHAPTER 20 International Issues In Taxation Introduction Residence Residence Of Individuals Residence Of Corporations Residence Of Trusts Part I Tax On Non-Residents Carrying on Business in Canada Canadian Source Employment Income Dispositions of Taxable Canadian Property Part XIII Tax On Non-Residents Interest Payments Dividend Payments Royalty Payments Rental Income Pension Payments, Other Retirement Benefits 1012 Shareholder Loans To Non-Residents Immigration And Emigration Entering Canada - Immigration Departures From Canada - Emigration Unwinding A Deemed Disposition Short-Term Residents Foreign Source Income Of Residents Introduction Foreign Investment Reporting Requirements Foreign Source Employment Income Foreign Source Business Income Foreign Source Interest Income Foreign Source Capital Gains Problems With Foreign Source Dividend Income Foreign Source Dividends Received By Individuals Foreign Dividends Received From Non-Affiliated Corporations Dividends Received From Non-Controlled Foreign Affiliates Dividends Received From Controlled Foreign Affiliates Foreign Accrual Property Income (FAPI) Key Terms Used In This Chapter References Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems

12 Table Of Contents (Volume 2) xix CHAPTER 21 GST/HST Introduction Transaction Tax Concepts Value Added Tax (VAT) Liability For GST/HST The Concept Of Supply Supply Categories Taxable Supplies Exempt Supplies Applying the GST/HST Rate Place Of Supply Applying The Rate Collection And Remittance Of GST/HST Registration Meaning Of Person For GST/HST Who Must Register Exemption For Small Suppliers Input Tax Credits VendorsOfFullyTaxableAnd Zero-Rated Supplies Vendors Of Exempt Supplies Examples Relief For Small Businesses Quick Method Of Accounting Small Suppliers Exemption Streamlined Input Tax Credit Method GST/HST Procedures And Administration GST/HST Returns And Payments Associated Persons Refunds And Rebates Books And Records Appeals General Anti-Avoidance Rule Employee And Partner GST/HST Rebate General Concept Calculating The GST/HST Rebate Amount Example Residential Property, New Housing Rebate 1078 General Rules For Residential Property New Housing Rebate (continued) CHAPTER 21, continued Sale Of A Business Sale Of Assets Sale Of Shares Other Situations Specific Applications Partnerships And GST/HST General Rules Partner Expenses Disposition Of A Partnership Interest Transfers Between Partners And Partnerships 1083 Reorganization Of The Partnership Trusts And GST/HST Key Terms Used In This Chapter Problems For Self Study Assignment Problems Glossary The Glossary can be found: at the back of the separate paper Study Guide, and on the Student DVD within the FITAC version of Canadian Tax Principles. Supplementary Readings The Supplementary Readings can be found on the Student DVD. No. 1 - Application Of The Median Rule No. 2 - Stock Option Shares Deemed Not Identical Property No. 3 - Determining M&P Profits No. 4 - Cancelled No. 5 - Final Returns For Deceased Taxpayers No. 6 - Business Valuations No. 7 - Tax Shelters No.8-TransferPricing

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