{"id":6164,"date":"2022-07-14T17:01:19","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T08:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.millerthomson.com\/cryptocurrency-tax-reporting-obligations\/"},"modified":"2025-12-30T17:50:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T22:50:50","slug":"cryptocurrency-tax-reporting-obligations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.millerthomson.com\/en\/insights\/corporate-tax\/cryptocurrency-tax-reporting-obligations\/","title":{"rendered":"Cryptocurrency and tax reporting obligations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background framework<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Section 233.3 of the <em>Income Tax Act<\/em> (Canada)<a href=\"#_ftn1\" name=\"_ftnref1\">[1]<\/a> (the \u201c<strong>ITA<\/strong>\u201d) requires Canadian resident taxpayers (subject to certain exceptions) and partnerships with Canadian resident members (subject to certain exceptions) (each referred to as a \u201c<strong>specified Canadian entity<\/strong>\u201d) to report ownership of their \u201cspecified foreign property\u201d if the total cost of their \u201cspecified foreign property\u201d exceeds $100,000 in aggregate at any time during a taxation year. Taxpayers are required to file a Form T1135, \u201cForeign Income Verification Statement\u201d (\u201c<strong>Form T1135<\/strong>\u201d) in these circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSpecified foreign&nbsp;property\u201d&nbsp;is defined in&nbsp;subsection 233.3(1)&nbsp;of the ITA to include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>funds or intangible property (for e.g., patents, copyrights, etc.) situated, deposited or held outside Canada;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tangible property situated outside Canada;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a share of the capital stock of a non-resident corporation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an interest in a non-resident trust;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an interest in a partnership that holds \u201cspecified foreign property;\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an interest in, or a right with respect to, a non-resident entity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a debt owed by a non-resident, including government and corporate bonds, debentures, mortgages, and notes receivable;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an interest or right, including a future and\/or contingent interest or right, to any property that is \u201cspecified foreign property;\u201d and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>property that is convertible into, exchangeable for, or confers a right to acquire a property that is \u201cspecified foreign property.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSpecified&nbsp;foreign&nbsp;property\u201d&nbsp;does&nbsp;not&nbsp;include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>property used or held exclusively in carrying on an active business of the specified Canadian entity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a share of the capital stock of, an interest in, or indebtedness of a non-resident corporation or non-resident trust that is a \u201cforeign affiliate\u201d of the specified Canadian entity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an interest in a non-resident trust that was not acquired for consideration;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an interest in a trust described in paragraph (a) or (b) of the definition of \u201cexempt trust\u201d in subsection 233.2(1) of the ITA;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an interest in a partnership that is a \u201cspecified Canadian entity\u201d (i.e., a partnership that is required to file Form T1135);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a right with respect to, or indebtedness of, an authorized foreign bank that is issued by, and payable or enforceable at, a branch of the foreign bank in Canada;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>personal-use property of the specified Canadian entity; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an interest in, or a right to acquire, any of the above-noted excluded foreign property.<a name=\"_ftnref2\" href=\"#_ftn2\">[2]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Form T1135 is required to be filed on or before the taxpayer\u2019s filing due-date for the relevant taxation year.<a href=\"#_ftn3\" name=\"_ftnref3\">[3]<\/a> For partnerships, this is the due-date for the Form T5013, \u201cPartnership Information Return\u201d in section 229 of the <em>Income Tax Regulations<\/em>.<a href=\"#_ftn4\" name=\"_ftnref4\">[4]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about crypto?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canada Revenue Agency (the \u201c<strong>CRA<\/strong>\u201d) has taken the position in its published materials<a href=\"#_ftn5\" name=\"_ftnref5\">[5]<\/a> that cryptocurrency is <em>funds or intangible property<\/em> and would be \u201cspecified foreign property\u201d to the extent that it is situated, deposited or held outside Canada and is not used or held exclusively in the course of carrying on an active business. &nbsp;Although not specified by the CRA, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other crypto-assets will likely be characterized as funds or intangible property as well. Crypto-assets exist on blockchain technology as digital assets, and as such, they are inherently intangible in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CRA has not commented on when it considers cryptocurrency to be situated, deposited or held outside Canada for the purposes of section 233.3 of the ITA, but it is currently reviewing this question.<a href=\"#_ftn6\" name=\"_ftnref6\">[6]<\/a> Her Majesty\u2019s Revenue and Customs, the tax authority in the U.K., holds the position that the situs of cryptocurrency will follow the holder\u2019s residence for tax purposes.<a href=\"#_ftn7\" name=\"_ftnref7\">[7]<\/a> On the other hand, the Internal Revenue Service has stated that crypto accounts will be added to the reportable foreign bank accounts of a U.S. taxpayer under the Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts rules (the FBAR rules).<a href=\"#_ftn8\" name=\"_ftnref8\">[8]<\/a> It will be interesting to see whether the CRA follows the approach of the U.K. or the U.S. tax authorities, or develops an independent position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A key consideration for taxpayers is whether crypto-assets are used or held in the course of carrying on an active business because \u201cspecified foreign property\u201d excludes property used or held exclusively in carrying on an active business. Crypto-assets owned by taxpayers that are used or held exclusively in carrying on an active business, such as cryptocurrency mining, trading or other crypto-related business activity, should not have to be reported on Form T1135 under the current rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CRA is actively conducting audits of those investing and trading in crypto-assets. In a 2020-2021 report,<a href=\"#_ftn9\" name=\"_ftnref9\">[9]<\/a> the CRA confirmed that it is continuing to improve its crypto-related compliance efforts by implementing specific measures. The CRA has improved how it traces cryptocurrency transactions through surveillance software, which establishes a comprehensive picture of a taxpayer\u2019s cryptocurrency activities.<a href=\"#_ftn10\" name=\"_ftnref10\">[10]<\/a> The CRA also obtained an unnamed persons requirement against a Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, Coinsquare, to receive information on a subset of its customers. With this information, the CRA will verify compliance with the ITA and the <em>Excise Tax Act<\/em>.<a href=\"#_ftn11\" name=\"_ftnref11\">[11]<\/a> The pattern of the CRA\u2019s audit activity points toward a continued increase in compliance measures surrounding crypto-assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does this mean for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the CRA increases its audit measures in respect of crypto-related activity, taxpayers should take their reporting requirements seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your crypto wallet has a cost of more than $100,000,<a href=\"#_ftn12\" name=\"_ftnref12\">[12]<\/a> is situated outside Canada, and none of the exemptions apply, then you should report the existence of these funds on Form T1135. The cost of crypto-assets held as capital property is the \u201cadjusted cost base\u201d of such assets, which is generally the price at which it was acquired.<a href=\"#_ftn13\" name=\"_ftnref13\">[13]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your crypto-assets are held on a physical cold wallet (for e.g., a USB key) and that key is in your safety deposit box in Canada, then it is arguably situated in Canada. What happens, however, if you store your crypto-assets on an internet hot wallet? In this case, the server location is arguably the situs of the assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The penalties administered by the CRA for failing to comply with section 233.3 of the ITA should not be taken lightly. A taxpayer that fails to file Form T1135 as required may be subject to penalties of up to $2,500 for each taxation year.<a href=\"#_ftn14\" name=\"_ftnref14\">[14]<\/a> If a taxpayer fails to file Form T1135 knowingly, or in circumstances amounting to gross negligence, the penalty can be up to $12,000 per taxation year.<a href=\"#_ftn15\" name=\"_ftnref15\">[15]<\/a> An additional 5% penalty (calculated based on the greatest cost of the taxpayer\u2019s \u201cspecified foreign property\u201d during the taxation year) may apply if Form T1135 is filed over 24 months late and the failure is made knowingly or in circumstances amounting to gross negligence.<a href=\"#_ftn16\" name=\"_ftnref16\">[16]<\/a> If a false statement or omission is made on Form T1135, a taxpayer may be subject to penalties equal to the greater of $24,000 and 5% of the greatest cost of the taxpayer\u2019s \u201cspecified foreign property\u201d during the taxation year in respect of which the false statement or omission was made.<a href=\"#_ftn17\" name=\"_ftnref17\">[17]<\/a> Interest charges may also be imposed on penalties under the ITA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CRA has also stated that taxpayers investing in crypto-assets must keep proper financial records of all their activities, including records related to the acquisition or disposition of crypto-assets.<a href=\"#_ftn18\" name=\"_ftnref18\"><sup>[18]<\/sup><\/a> Pursuant to subsection 230(1) of the ITA, taxpayers are generally required to retain records that enable taxes payable to be determined, or that enable amounts which should have been deducted, withheld or collected to be determined, for a minimum of 6 years from the end of the last taxation year to which the records relate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of your annual tax review season, it is prudent to understand whether your crypto is considered \u201cspecified foreign property\u201d for the purposes of section 233.3 of the ITA and any associated tax filing obligations. If you need assistance in this regard, please contact a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.millerthomson.com\/en\/our-services\/services\/corporate-tax\/\">Miller Thomson LLP Tax team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\">[1]<\/a> R.S.C. 1985, c.1 (5<sup>th<\/sup> Supp.) [<em>ITA<\/em>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref2\" name=\"_ftn2\">[2]<\/a> <em>Ibid<\/em>, s. 233.3(1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref3\" name=\"_ftn3\">[3]<\/a> <em>Ibid<\/em>, s. 233.3(3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref4\" name=\"_ftn4\">[4]<\/a> C.R.C., c. 945.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref5\" name=\"_ftn5\">[5]<\/a> Canada Revenue Agency, \u201c2014-0561061E5 &#8211; Specified foreign property\u201d (April 16, 2015), online: <em>Canada Revenue Agency<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref6\" name=\"_ftn6\">[6]<\/a> Canada Revenue Agency, \u201cCRA Views 2021-0896021C6-T: APFF Q.11 &#8211; T1135 and situs of cryptocurrencies (Unofficial Translation) &#8212; Section 233.3\u201d (October 7, 2021), online: <em>Canada Revenue Agency<\/em> [<em>2021-0896021C6-T<\/em>]; Canada Revenue Agency, \u201c2022 IFA Annual Tax Conference CRA Roundtable\u201d (May 17, 2022), online: <em>Canada Revenue Agency<\/em> [<em>2022 Roundtable<\/em>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref7\" name=\"_ftn7\">[7]<\/a> <em>2021-0896021C6-T<\/em>, <em>supra <\/em>note 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref8\" name=\"_ftn8\">[8]<\/a> <em>Ibid<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref9\" name=\"_ftn9\">[9]<\/a> Canada Revenue Agency, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/corporate\/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra\/departmental-performance-reports\/2020-21-departmental-results-report.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2020-21 Departmental Results Report<\/a>\u201d (February 1, 2022), online:<em> Canada Revenue Agency<\/em> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&lt;https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/corporate\/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra\/departmental-performance-reports\/2020-21-departmental-results-report.html&gt;<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref10\" name=\"_ftn10\">[10]<\/a> <em>Ibid<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref11\" name=\"_ftn11\">[11]<\/a> R.S.C., 1985 c. E-15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref12\" name=\"_ftn12\">[12]<\/a> Either alone or together with the cost of other \u201cspecified foreign property.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref13\" name=\"_ftn13\">[13]<\/a> <em>ITA, supra<\/em> note 1, s 248(1); Canada Revenue Agency, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/programs\/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra\/compliance\/digital-currency\/cryptocurrency-guide.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide for Cryptocurrency Users and Tax Professionals<\/a>\u201d (June 26, 2021), online: <em>Canada Revenue Agency<\/em>: <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&lt;https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/programs\/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra\/compliance\/digital-currency\/cryptocurrency-guide.html&gt;<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref14\" name=\"_ftn14\">[14]<\/a> <em>ITA, supra<\/em> note 1, s. 162(7)(a).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref15\" name=\"_ftn15\">[15]<\/a> <em>Ibid<\/em>, s. 162(10).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref16\" name=\"_ftn16\">[16]<\/a> <em>Ibid, <\/em>s. 162(10.1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref17\" name=\"_ftn17\">[17]<\/a> <em>Ibid, <\/em>s.163(2.4)(c).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref18\" name=\"_ftn18\">[18]<\/a> <em>2022 Roundtable<\/em>, <em>supra <\/em>note 6.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Background framework Section 233.3 of the Income Tax Act (Canada)[1] (the \u201cITA\u201d) requires Canadian resident taxpayers (subject to certain exceptions) and partnerships with Canadian resident members (subject to certain exceptions) (each referred to as a \u201cspecified Canadian entity\u201d) to report ownership of their \u201cspecified foreign property\u201d if the total cost of their \u201cspecified foreign property\u201d 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