Forgot about that one, thanks for bringing it up.
You can apply your net capital losses of other years to your taxable capital gains in 2018. However, the amount you claim depends on when you incurred the loss. This is because the inclusion rate used to determine taxable capital gains and allowable capital losses has changed over the years.
You have to apply net capital losses of earlier years before you apply net capital losses of later years. For example, if you have net capital losses in 1994 and 1996 and want to apply them against your taxable capital gains in 2018, you have to follow a certain order. First apply your 1994 net capital loss, then apply your 1996 net capital loss against your taxable capital gain. Keep separate balances of unapplied net capital losses for each year. This will help you keep track of your capital losses.
You can use a net capital loss of a previous year to reduce a taxable capital gain in 2018. If the inclusion rates for the 2 years are different, you must adjust the amount of the net capital loss to match the inclusion rate for 2018. Determine the adjustment factor by dividing the inclusion rate for 2018 by the inclusion rate for the year in which the loss arose.
Could be several more reasons to sell Quarterhill. Sometimes you need cash for unforseen personal expenses.
I guess for me the whole point is that Quarterhill a rock solid company with a promising future ahead.
Steady freddy.
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