Example for the calculation of recapture of CCA and terminal loss
In 2014, Peter bought a piece of machinery at a cost of $10,000 for his business. It is the only property in its class at the beginning of 2022. The class has a UCC of $6,000. He sold the piece of machinery in 2022 and did not buy any other property in that class. The following chart gives you three different selling prices (proceeds of disposition) to show how Peter would handle each situation (A, B, and C).
| Description | A($) | B($) | C($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculation of capital gain | |||
| Proceeds of disposition | 4,000 | 8,000 | 12,000 |
| Minus: Capital cost | – 10,000 | – 10,000 | – 10,000 |
| Capital gain | = 0 | = 0 | = 2,000 |
| Calculation of terminal loss (or recapture of CCA) | |||
| Capital cost | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Minus: CCA 2014 – 2021 | – 4,000 | – 4,000 | – 4,000 |
| UCC at the beginning of 2022 | = 6,000 | = 6,000 | = 6,000 |
| Minus the lesser of: | |||
| The capital cost of $10,000 and the proceeds of disposition | – 4,000 | – 8,000 | – 10,000 |
| Terminal loss (or recapture of CCA) | = 2,000 | = (2,000) | = (4,000) |
In situation A, Peter does not have a capital gain. However, he does have a terminal loss of $2,000, which he can deduct from his business income.
In situation B, Peter does not have a capital gain. However, he does have a recapture of CCA of $2,000 that he has to include in his business income.
In situation C, Peter has a capital gain of $2,000. He also has a recapture of CCA of $4,000 that he has to include in his business income.
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