08/07/2026
Most people think capital gains tax only hits when you sell something. But there are ways you can owe it without receiving a single dollar.
Selling an asset is the obvious one. But gifting or transferring an asset counts too. The CRA treats it as a deemed disposition, sold at fair market value, so a gifted property or investment still triggers tax.
And the biggest one? Death. The CRA treats your assets as sold right before you pass, which can leave your family with a massive bill.
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