CA 2028 Capital Gains Inclusion
CA 2028 capital gains: 50% inclusion rate. 66.67% June 2024-April 2025 above $250k was reversed by parliament/election before becoming permanent law.
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Canada 2028 capital gains inclusion rate: 50% — restored after the June 2024 - April 2025 attempt to raise it to 66.67% above $250k annual gains. The Liberal government's increase died in committee + election cycle; current Conservative government reverted. 50% inclusion is now the stable rate.
Reverted Increase
June 2024 Budget proposed 66.67% inclusion for gains > $250k/year + all corporate gains. Faced massive opposition from doctors, small business, farmers. Parliament prorogued before legislation passed. April 2025 election + new government formally reversed. 50% inclusion rate stable for 2028+ unless new policy shift.
Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption
LCGE for qualified small business corporation shares: ~$1.25M projected 2028 (indexed). For qualified farm + fishing property: ~$1.25M same. Each individual gets own LCGE. Family business sale can shield ~$2.5M+ via spouse + adult children ownership structure.
Principal Residence Exemption
Sale of principal residence: fully exempt regardless of gain size. Designate primary home via Form T2091 each sale. Multiple homes: only one can be designated PR per family per year. Vacation property can be PR if more time spent there.
Last updated May 2026. Sources: CRA Cap Gains.