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Why do some companies choose to file for bankruptcy if it has cash to pay off its immediate debts?

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5 answers
6k views

Why are wire transfers not reversible by the bank?

11 votes
1 answer
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How is it possible for a company that has never made money to have positive equity?

8 votes
2 answers
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Why does Canada's superficial loss rule also include a clause for "30 days before the sale"?

7 votes
3 answers
5k views

What happens if you don't pay a bank's account closing fees in the U.S?

5 votes
1 answer
2k views

How is Canadian capital gains tax calculated when I trade exclusively in USD?

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1 answer
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How do you determine purchase date when there are multiple stock buys?

4 votes
0 answers
86 views

How is long-term vs short-term capital gains calculated for USA resident aliens?

3 votes
1 answer
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How is tax residency divided between the US and Canada on the day of arrival/departure?

3 votes
1 answer
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Why are tradable option expiry dates not standardized across the market?

3 votes
2 answers
2k views

What happens to option contracts during a private buyout of a public company?

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2 answers
187 views

Are market makers also obligated to keep the option markets liquid?

2 votes
4 answers
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Why are stock warrants sometimes sold for less than their intrinsic value?

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What happens if the deemed acquisition price is lower than the actual acquisition price when establishing Canadian residency?

2 votes
0 answers
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Calculating Foreign Exchange Capital Loss on Margin Loan Repayment

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1 answer
91 views

When is interest incurred while trading on margin deductible in Canada?

1 vote
1 answer
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Do you use the trade date or settlement date for CRA reporting capital gains, especially for exchange rates?

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28 views

How to apply Canada's superficial loss rule for multiple sales?

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Canada GST/HST credit eligibility depends on last year's or current year's income?

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1 answer
216 views

Why can't I directly short the bond market like I can with the stock market?

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77 views

How is it possible to have a short interest greater than 100%? [duplicate]

1 vote
1 answer
61 views

What time period determines the long-term capital gains tax for foreign individuals in Canada?

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1 answer
68 views

Are assets held under brokerage at risk of a bank's bankruptcy proceedings?

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46 views

Can you prorate the standard deduction as a dual-status alien in the United States? [duplicate]

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1 answer
61 views

After an acquisition, are public firms compelled to report their quarterly performance immediately?

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1 answer
69 views

What exactly are you taxed on as a US resident vs US non-resident? Is this guide correct?

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1 answer
39 views

Are everyday foreign currency exchange fees deductible with the CRA as a capital loss? [duplicate]

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What legal dictionary does the CRA use for business and tax terminology?

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1 answer
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Are the ATON and ACATS protocols compatible with each other for cross-border securities transfers?

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2 answers
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How to calculate capital gains cost basis with delayed forex conversions when trading in USD in Canada?