Capital Gains Tax – Principal Residence #96

Legally Speaking

By Gerry NeelyB.A. LL.B. Following the death of a woman in 1982 who lived on a parcel of land of 6.09 acres, the Department of National Revenue assessed a taxable capital gain of $202,800.00 on the deemed disposition of the property. This assessment was based upon the Department’s contention that only one acre was necessary

Interest Calculation #95

Legally Speaking

By Gerry NeelyB.A. LL.B. Have you ever had a vague suspicion that the interest quoted to you on the pay-out of a loan was higher than it should be? However, your suspicions were lulled by the delivery by the mortgagee of an amortization schedule showing in detail the amount of interest charged to you over

Commissions, Garnishees and Interest #97

Legally Speaking

By Gerry NeelyB.A. LL.B. Before weave the memory of 1986 too far behind, some questions have been asked concerning several of the 1986 Legally Speaking columns. Column 90 discussed a case where an agent was unable to collect a commission where a purchaser had defaulted, and the listing contract omitted to state what the vendor’s obligation would

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