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Home » News » Canadian Tax FAQs » Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced revisions to the income splitting proposals
This week, Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced revisions to the income splitting proposals set to take effect in 2018. The announcement served to clarify income splitting rules amongst family members and introduced specific tests to determine whether or not a family member is able to receive income from a small business.
For all family members who receive income from a small business that does not meet the revised conditions outlined in Morneau’s announcement, all income will be taxed at the highest marginal tax rate.
Family members who meet the following conditions will not be subject to taxation at the highest marginal tax rates:
These proposals will drastically increase income taxes for Canadians operating small to medium sized businesses. They are effectively removing the ability for companies to allocate income to legitimate corporate shareholders. Furthermore, the wording of the rules is vague and open to interpretation. It would appear that the government wants business owners to pay 50% tax on their personal incomes.
As these rules take effect in 2018, we would recommend that increased distribution to family members be made for 2017 rather than delaying and paying resulting higher taxes in 2018 and beyond.
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