
What ‘capital’ could be in a CIS capital distribution
A proposed amendment to the Income Tax Act will tax unit trust investors on capital distributions before disposals, without any base cost offset.

A proposed amendment to the Income Tax Act will tax unit trust investors on capital distributions before disposals, without any base cost offset.

Proposed amendments could undermine the tax-efficient compounding that makes a collective investment scheme an attractive investment vehicle.

Treasury’s proposed tax changes for investment funds may lead to trading distortions and reduced revenue, say industry experts.