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CRA Deemed Disposition vs HMRC IHT

UK-Canada Estate & Capital Gains Tax

Coordinate Canadian deemed disposition capital gains tax at death with UK Inheritance Tax (40%).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

No. Canada does not have an Inheritance Tax. Instead, Canada enforces a 'Deemed Disposition at Death' rule under which the deceased is treated as having sold all worldwide assets at fair market value immediately prior to death, triggering capital gains tax.