Capital Gains Tax Changes and What You Can do to Mitigate

The Canadian government has made changes to the capital tax tax which means you need to be aware of how this might impact your investments.

Hey, guess what?! On June 25th, you might owe 32% more in taxes, thanks to changes on capital gains in the new federal budget.

When does it stop?

Inflation driving up your cost of living, interest rates doubling your mortgage… Gas prices unreal, utilities crippling… But you didn’t complain.

You made smart choices, you educated yourself, invested and in the end you made some money.

You didn’t spend it on that fancy car, or blow it on jewelry or lavish trips, but to create a retirement, take care of your parents, maybe help your kids out.

How dare you, right?

And now the government wants to take more of that away from you

They say this only affects a tiny percentage of Canadians.

That’s Bull**** and we all know it.

This hits anyone with a retirement plan, a vacation property, or who’s worked hard to build a rental portfolio.

If you’re holding investment property, that June 25th date should have your attention. Honestly, I don’t know how to make them stop taxing you more, but I DO know real estate. And let me tell you, the market’s different right now. It’s slower. Getting top dollar AND a timely sale takes careful strategy and that’s exactly what I specialize in.

If you’re even THINKING about selling an investment property, time is of the essence. Call me for a no-obligation consultation. I’ll lay out the current market, your options, and how I can make this process work for YOU. This isn’t about pressuring you into a sale, it’s about empowering you to make the right choice before those taxes go up.

You see, my approach isn’t just about listing your property, it’s about staging an event to make yours the one buyers can’t walk away from. And my marketing backs it up.

From compelling video to laser-targeted ads and top search rankings, I make sure the RIGHT buyers are lining up at your door.

This gets you the best price, AND helps you sell before that deadline to minimize the tax hit. Because this isn’t just a transaction, it’s about protecting the hard work you’ve put into building that investment

After all, isn’t it time you put your hard-earned money to work for you, instead of the other way around?

If you want to learn more about what this change in the capital gains tax looks like, I encourage you to check out the webinar hosted by Keaton Kirkwood with KB Mortgages and a leading Chartered Professional Accountant. Use the code JKRE to get your reserved tickets! If you miss the live date you can send me a message to get the recording and as always, reach out with any questions that you may have.

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