Tax Free Money

Receive Funds Without Having to Pay Tax

While generally you need to consider the tax implications when you received funds, here are some areas where funds can be considered tax free.  These are a few gems still available to the Canadian taxpayer.

Note this is not meant to be an idea for our governments – so if you are with the government, please do not read on.

• Money borrowed from owned assets such as life insurance, stocks or property
• Canada Child Benefit
• GST/HST Credit
• Lottery Winnings
• Gifts
• Inheritance
• Post-Secondary Scholarships
• Payouts from Life Insurance Policies
• TFSA Withdrawals
• Capita Dividends
• Employees may receive up to $500 of non-cash gifts in a year if provided for a special occasion
• Employees may receive a non-cash gift in recognition of long service valued at less than $500 once every five years

In addition to the above, every individual may earn taxable income of $13,808 in 2021 ($13,229 in 2020) and not pay tax by using the basic personal tax credit.  You may also earn up to $19,369 in 2021 ($19,229 in 2020) in Alberta and not pay any provincial tax.  Additional tax credits may also lower your earnings to result in no tax owing.

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Shajani LLP is a CPA Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer firm and provides Accountant, Bookkeeping, Tax Advice and Tax Planning services.