Taxable Dispositions and Deferrals
Genevieve N. Taylor
I. Overview In the course of an estate plan, the spectre of tax dispositions can cast a long shadow over otherwise desirable plans. Likewise, when administering an estate the deemed disposition triggered by death can create havoc for an estate’s administration. This paper will (a) outline common circumstances in which a disposition of property may give rise to tax and (b) discuss steps that may be taken to defer the taxes payable to a later date or manage the payment of such taxes. We begin with an overview of what is a taxable disposition under the Income Tax Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.) (the "Act") and…
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