Investment Q&A

Q: Hi, Our ACB for LSPD in non Regd account is $32. We have large Capital gains due to BYD conversion. Does it make sense to book capital loss by selling LSPD today and buying back after 30 days. Based on present market conditions and news around COVID-19, do you think it makes sense or there is risk of stock going back higher in 30 days time. Or, i
nstead, doing same exercise with BYD is a better approach. Thanks

Q: From my previous question on owing BIPC in a TFSA you state that it's better to own BIPC in a non registered account because of the dividend tax credit (that I understand)...but is that dividend tax credit really applicable or needed for a TFSA? I currently hold BIP.UN in my TFSA and I'm still trying to find the reason for switching to BIPC. Would it be withholding taxes?

Q: I have owned a large position of BIP.UN and done well, I have some in my TFSA account and some in my RRSP account. For future will BIP.UN and BIPC trade similar in price range and I do not see what dividend BIPC pays. Is BIPC dividend same as BIP.UN. Should I sell all my BIP.UN and buy BIPC. Can you explain tax credit implications.
Thank You
Al - Mississauga

Q: Re the couple who live on their RRIF and wished to "harvest capital losses", I hope they understand that you cannot harvest capital losses in a RRIF. Not sure if they were asking about their RRIF only or other accounts.

Q: Is there a "superficial gains" rule? I am asking as I am trying to determine the most effective ways to make use of capital losses. Would "washing" some existing gains in a tax year by selling and then immediately rebuying the up security be an effective way to use capital losses?

Q: The questions on this security seem to never end but why is it better to own BIPC in a TFSA than BIP.UN?

Q: Dear 5i
A couple weeks ago i sold an ETF for a loss . A few days ago i inadvertently bought the same ETF back though not the same dollar value . In this situation have i lost the tax loss claim for accounting purposes and if so is there any way of getting it back ie re selling again the same ETF i just purchased a few days ago ?
Also i`ve opened up 3 RIF accounts ( mine, my wifes and her spousal ) .
I plan on transferring our RRSP monies from each of our RRSP accounts into the corresponding RIF accounts but only for what we need to live on for that year (for tax reasons ). This amounts to about $16k per account .
My question is how should the $16k per RIF account be invested considering that about $4k will come out from each account every 3 months (staggered withdrawals ) ? The bulk of the investments will still be in RRSP`s and it is these accounts that can be fully invested ( when the time comes re the virus ) .
Thanks
Bill C.

Q: Are currency exchanges using a DLR/DLR.U transaction to be reported on one's income tax return? The transaction will usually result in a small loss when the commission is factored in. (It would seem odd to be able to claim this loss, when you can't write off the fee for exchanging dollars at the bank!)

Q: Held in non registered account is the 5% Dividend a clean Canadian dividend qualified for tax credit or another nightmare at tax time k-1 form , 1135 form …. ETC

Q: I have a loss on BIP but I like the fund. It would seem wise to sell the BIP and buy BIPC. Would this violate the capital gains loss?

Q: Hi Folks,
I'm looking to harvest a loss in this account which has a June 30 year end. I have substantial losses in both named companies. In your opinion is this a good plan? Should I re-purchase either or both in 30 days?
Thanks for your help.
Dennis

Q: Is the receipt of BIPC a stock dividend equal to $49.29 per share?

If all the BIPC shares are converted into BIP.UN is the only tax effect an addition to the Adjusted Cost Base equal to the above stock dividend?

Q: Please clarify, ACB calculations.
# 1 One needs to consider all trades registered and non registered accounts, yes or no.
# 2 I sell in a non registered acct. at loss. I buy in less than 30 days in registered or non registered acct,
The loss is not allowed, yes or no.
# 3. However, in question # 2, the buy trade must be entered to get my new ACB regardless if it was done in a registered or non registered acct. yes or no.
# 4. The 30 day rule is calculated from the trade date and not the settlement date. Yes or no.

Thank you.

Q: Hello,
I have a question about the potential need for a Canadian citizen to fie a USA tax return, stemming from their investment in certain assets. I hold both BPY.UN and EPD in various registered accounts (RRSP, LIRA & TFSA). Subsequent to filing my 2019 Canadian tax return, I am now receiving documentation from both Brookfield and Enterprise Product Partners L.P. that would appear to indicate there might be some desire on the part of the U.S. government that I file a Schedule K-1 form, related to income I received from these two entities, during 2019. My questions are:

As a Canadian citizen who holds these investments within my registered accounts, am I in any way compelled to file a Schedule K-1 and/or any associated USA Federal or State tax returns?
Whether compelled to file them or not, is there anything potentially to be gained on my part, if I were to file the U.S.A. federal and any state specific tax returns? (The recovery of any withholding taxes on the income I received in 2019, for instance)

Thank you!

Q: Peter; I’m debating taking some tax losses on ipl and key and riding out the 30 days in bip.un and sru.un. Please comment. Thanks. Rod

Q: Under what circumstance would you consider swapping one BIPC share for one BIP.UN, assuming the ongoing dividend and unit distribution payout are identical.

Would it be just the tax consequence on the future sale of the share or unit, and perhaps the tax treatment of the dividend and unit distribution payout? Thanks.

Q: Greetings Team 5i,

I was thinking of buying for RRSP but concerned about losing out to withholding tax.
XDG is a Canadian wrapper with around 53% of USA holdings plus rest of the world.

Would you have an idea of the withholding tax status? Held in an RRSP, would the USA holding's dividends NOT incur withholding but the remainder would?

In this case, I am giving the issue of withholding tax too much thought and should just buy it for its merits?

Thank you in advance!

Q: In a margin account ,if you have a gain on a sell 50% is taxed on the gain and if you repurchase in less than 30days there is no discount when you sell.Does this also apply to rrif accounts.Thanks a lot for your very professional advise during these trying times.

Q: I asked a question about TOY the other day and you kindly answered. But, I have had a nagging doubt about the transaction that you may be able to clarify. The plan is to buy it in rif and in 30 days sell it in my margin account, where I hold it. It seems counter intuitive but I believe I may have read that it is not 30 days that I must keep it before selling but 60. Thirty days before and thirty days after. I can't really see clearly on this and wonder whether you could clarify
thanks

Q: Hi, I have a tax question.
For non dividend US payers, do we get charged capital gains in a TFSA