In family succession plans, it can be difficult to transfer the shares of the family business to the next generation while still taking advantage of the capital gains exemption. This difficulty arises due to an anti-avoidance provision in the Income Tax Act. Life insurance can be used to accomplish the transfer on a tax efficient basis.
Bill and Joan, a married couple, are sole shareholders of XYZ Corporation. They want to retire and sell some of the company shares to their son, Bob, without financially burdening the business. It is difficult, however, for Bob to obtain the funds personally in order to complete the purchase of the shares from his parents.
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