We have translated 6 more CRA interpretations

We have translated a further 6 translations of CRA interpretations released in April and March of 2003. Their descriptors and links appear below.

These are additions to our set of 2,527 full-text translations of French-language Technical Interpretation and Roundtable items (plus some ruling letters) of the Income Tax Rulings Directorate, which covers all of the last 20 1/3 years of releases of such items by the Directorate. These translations are subject to our paywall (applicable after the 5th of each month).

Bundle Date Translated severed letter Summaries under Summary descriptor
2003-04-04 24 February 2003 Internal T.I. 2002-0165537 F - Le détachement d'employés et l'article XV
Also released under document number 2002-01655370.

Treaties - Income Tax Conventions - Article 15 exemption in Art. 15 of US Treaty unavailable where Canadian employee seconded to US affiliate, which reimburses for his payroll
24 March 2003 Internal T.I. 2002-0177587 F - XXXXXXXXXX EN CONSIGNATION PERTE
Also released under document number 2002-01775870.

Income Tax Act - Section 18 - Subsection 18(1) - Paragraph 18(1)(a) - Start-Up and Liquidation Costs business commences when a significant activity is initiated that is part of an income-generating process
Income Tax Act - Section 9 - Timing loss when inventory disappears is deducted when the loss is discovered
11 March 2003 Internal T.I. 2003-0000087 F - Projet agricole au sens de 122.3(1)b)(i)(B)
Also released under document number 2003-00000870.

Income Tax Act - Section 248 - Subsection 248(1) - Farming woodlot management can be farming
18 February 2003 Internal T.I. 2003-0182997 F - Calcul du revenu net étranger à 126(1)b)(i)
Also released under document number 2003-01829970.

Income Tax Act - Section 126 - Subsection 126(9) - Paragraph 126(9)(a) qualifying income not reduced by s. 110(1)(d) deduction
2003-03-28 26 March 2003 External T.I. 2003-0008645 F - Non-Arm's Length Sale of Shares Income Tax Act - Section 84.1 - Subsection 84.1(1) no presumption that a transaction between companies owned by couple and nephew, respectively, is not arm’s length
Income Tax Act - Section 251 - Subsection 251(1) - Paragraph 251(1)(c) family relationship (e.g., uncle/nephew) are more likely to give rise to NAL transaction
24 March 2003 External T.I. 2002-0165265 F - REMBOURSEMENT DE PRIMES Income Tax Act - Section 146 - Subsection 146(8.1) election cannot be made with surviving spouse if bequest of RRSP is to surviving adult child