If you own a property that is not your primary residence, it's considered an investment property. Here's what you need to know for tax purposes:
- Rental Income
- Report rental income on your tax return using form T776
- CRA in-depth guide to Rental income
- How to report rental income with Wealthsimple Tax
- To calculate rental income, follow the steps in the CRA's Rental income guide
- Foreign Rental Property
- You may need to report foreign rental property on your Canadian tax return
- File form T1135 if you own foreign property totalling more than $100,000 CAD
- How to claim a foreign tax credit for your foreign rental income
- Changes to Property Use
- Changing primary residence to rental/business property or vice versa is considered a deemed disposition
- This may result in a capital gain
- For tax purposes, it's treated as if you sold and reacquired the property at fair market value
- Learn more about reporting changes in property use
- Co-owned Investment Property
- Determine if it's a partnership or co-ownership
- Report accordingly on your tax return
- How to report co-owned rental property income
Remember:
- Keep detailed records of all income and expenses related to your investment property
- Be aware of the tax implications when changing property use
- Consult with a tax expert for complex situations
If you need assistance entering investment property information in Wealthsimple Tax, please contact Wealthsimple support.
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