Department of Finance proposals would also reduce the number of people who must file a bare trust return, starting in 2025
Joint tax committee will ask Finance to change the existing legislation
Agency received more than 52,000 bare trust returns for 2023, despite issuing last-minute filing exemption
Trusts must disclose pre- and post-June 25 gains or face negative tax consequences
Funds can choose the option more favourable to fund holders — though detailed calculation comes with challenges
Trusts holding GICs would not qualify for a filing exemption available to low-value trusts
Taxpayers have been given too little time to plan next steps, CBA-CPA joint committee says
Lawyers for firm's founder seek adjournment amid unpaid legal bills
April 30 deadline looms for 2022 and 2023 UHT returnsÂ
Business owners should compare EOTs with other exit options