Franco purchased an ETF in his non-registered account, and his total adjusted cost base in year 1 was
$30,000. The ETF distributes income each year. And this reinvested distribution total was $1,750. The ETF also distributes a return of capital of $850. What would Franco's total capital gain be if the sold the ETF for
$39,000?
Correct Answer: B
To calculate Franco's total capital gain, we adjust the adjusted cost base (ACB) for reinvested distributions and return of capital (ROC).
* Initial ACB: $30,000.
* Add Reinvested Distributions: Reinvested distributions increase the ACB.30,000+1,750=31,75030,000
+ 1,750 = 31,75030,000+1,750=31,750
* Subtract Return of Capital: ROC reduces the ACB.31,750#850=30,90031,750 - 850 = 30,90031,750
#850=30,900
* Calculate the Capital Gain: Subtract the adjusted ACB from the sale price.39,000#30,900=8,10039,000
- 30,900 = 8,10039,000#30,900=8,100
* A. $1,250: Incorrect, likely a miscalculation of adjusted ACB.
* B. $8,100: Correct, based on accurate ACB adjustments and sale price.
* C. $6,400: Incorrect, ignores reinvested distributions.
* D. $9,000: Incorrect, ignores the impact of ROC adjustments on ACB.
Step-by-Step Calculation:Explanation of Options:References:
* CSC Volume 2, Chapter 19: Adjusted Cost Base Calculations, which explains the impact of reinvested distributions and ROC on capital gains.