Yes, but there are limits. Losses on your investments are first used to offset capital gains of the same type. Any excess net capital loss can be carried over to subsequent years to be deducted against capital gains and against up to $3,000 of other kinds of income.

Can you offset capital gains with business losses?

The difference in treatment between business losses and capital losses is that business losses may offset ordinary income with any excess creating an NOL, whereas capital losses may only be offset against capital gains plus up to $3,000 of ordinary income.

What is the deduction for capital gains in Canada?

What is a capital gains deduction? It is a deduction that you can claim against taxable capital gains you realized from the disposition of certain capital properties. You can reduce your taxable income by claiming this deduction. Which capital gains are eligible for the capital gains deduction?

How to calculate the capital gains deduction for 2020?

Use Form T657, Calculation of Capital Gains Deduction for 2020, to calculate the capital gains deduction. If you have investment income or investment expenses in any years from 1988 to 2020, you will also have to complete Form T936, Calculation of Cumulative Net Investment Loss ( CNIL) to December 31, 2020.

How much capital gain can I exclude from my tax return?

If you have a capital gain from the sale of your main home, you may qualify to exclude up to $250,000 of that gain from your income, or up to $500,000 of that gain if you file a joint return with your spouse.

How much can you deduct capital loss on your taxes?

You can deduct up to $3,000 from your income if your capital losses exceed your capital gains. For example, if you made $50,000, have a $5,000 loss and no gains, you would still only be able to deduct $3,000—bringing your taxable income to $47,000.