CanadaHelps makes it easy to donate securities, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, to any charity in Canada.
It’s better for you and your favourite charities.
In most cases, donating appreciated stocks, mutual funds or stock options means you pay no tax on the capital gains. Or save your charitable tax credits for future tax returns within 5 years of the transaction.
You receive the charitable tax receipt for the market value on the date the security is received by our broker. Learn about charitable tax credits.
At CanadaHelps, you can choose from over 85,000 registered Canadian charities. You can also choose multiple charities!
Learn all about giving securities and mutual funds with our expert, Paul Nazareth from the Canadian Association of Gift Planners. Watch our 5-minute crash course on why giving securities is good for you and your favourite charities, and exactly how it works!
By donating securities directly to a charity as opposed to selling them and donating the proceeds, the capital gains tax can be eliminated. This means more money for the charity and a greater charitable tax credit for you.
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1) This assumes a 46% marginal tax rate. For calculating capital gains tax, this rate is applied to 50% of the capital gain. Note: As of June 25, 2024, the capital gains inclusion rate for individuals increased from one half (50%) to two thirds (66.67%) on the portion of capital gains realized in the year that exceed $250,000. The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is a parallel tax calculation that allows fewer deductions, exemptions, and tax credits than under ordinary income tax rules. The taxpayer pays the AMT or regular tax, whichever is the higher, depending on their individual income and tax profile.
2) $4,080.00 represents the full value of $5,000.00 minus estimated tax of $920.00.
3) 3% fee applies to donations less than $10,000; 2.5% fee applies to donations between $10,000-$49,999; 2.25% fee applies to donations between $50,000-$99,999; 2% fee applies to donations $100,000+.
4) This material is intended to provide general information and should not be construed as financial or taxation advice without first consulting with your legal and/or financial advisor.