Please note that the following document, although believed to be correct at the time of issue, may not represent the current position of the CRA.
Prenez note que ce document, bien qu'exact au moment émis, peut ne pas représenter la position actuelle de l'ARC.
Please note that the following document, although believed to be correct at the time of issue, may not represent the current position of the Department. Prenez note que ce document, bien qu'exact au moment émis, peut ne pas représenter la position actuelle du ministère.
SUBJECT: CLERGYMAN'S RESIDENCE HOUSING ALLOWANCE REMUNERATION SECTION: 8(1)(c)]
April 15, 1992
Source Deductions Division Business and General
A. Bissonnette Division
Director R.B. Day
(613) 957-2136
Attention: E. Hammond
920850
Clergyman's Residence Deduction - 8(1)(c) Your File HAK-4903-22-0 & RE-4299
We are writing in reply to memorandum of March 18, 1992, wherein you requested our opinion on the above noted subject as discussed in the February 25, 1992, letter from XXX
Our Comments
We have reviewed XXX analysis of the income tax implications of paragraph 8(1)(c) as it relates to the issues raised in his letter and are of the opinion that it reflects a valid interpretation of that paragraph. Our comments with respect to the two issues set out on page two of the letter, are as follows:
- 1. This matter appears to relate to an interpretation of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) which normally falls within the jurisdiction of your division. If there are technical issues arising from the application of the CPP that you wish us to consider, we would be pleased to do so at your request.
- 2. It is our opinion that there is no justification for limiting the deduction for rent paid for a residence under subparagraph 8(1)(c)(ii) to the amount reported as a housing allowance under paragraph 6(1)(b). In other words, we agree with XXX view that the wording in subparagraph 8(1)(c)(ii) which limits the amount of the deduction to the taxpayer's "remuneration from his office or employment as described subparagraph (i)",cannot in any way, be interpreted as limiting the deduction to the amount of the housing allowance received. As a consequence we believe that favourable consideration should be given to XXX request in this respect.
B.W. Dath
Director
Business and General Division
Rulings Directorate
Legislative and Intergovermnental
Affairs Branch
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