Updates to the New Trust Reporting Rules
There are new reporting requirements for trusts requiring most trusts to file a T3 return, regardless of income or activity levels (with some exceptions, see below). The new reporting requirements were first proposed in the 2018 Federal Budget, and the implementation has been delayed to apply to trusts with taxation years that end after December 30, 2023, and will require disclosure of information about the settlor, trustees, and beneficiaries (including contingent beneficiaries), such as their name, address, date of birth, jurisdiction of residence, and taxpayer identification number (e.g., SIN).
Bare trust arrangements are also subject to the new reporting requirements. A bare trust arrangement may exist where a person is on legal title to a property but is not the beneficial owner. This could be the case if someone is on title for a property that belongs to someone else, like a family member or company.
Certain trusts are excluded from these new rules, including:
There are significant penalties for non-compliance, so you should start gathering the required information if these rules apply to you.
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Under the new Underused Housing Tax (UHT) and enhanced trust reporting requirements, the existence of a bare trust can create a filing obligation.
Our trusted advisors encourage you to update your accountant if you are involved in any such arrangements as soon as possible so they may assess if a UHT filing is needed. You should also contact your advisor if you may be part of a bare trust arrangement but are unsure, to confirm if you have any filing obligations.
The UHT filing deadline is April 30, 2024.
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