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I participated in company's stock purchase plan. I received a 10% discount on the price. What cost do I report to CRA. The market value cost or the 10% deducted cost.

 
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I participated in company's stock purchase plan. I received a 10% discount on the price. What cost do I report to CRA. The market value cost or the 10% deducted cost.

The amount of your discount is considered a taxable benefit and should be listed on your T4 as such. If you haven't exercised those shares, that's all you need to do.

Here is a link for more information: http://docs.quicktaxweb.ca/ty10/english/text/en/common/tax/espp_enter_sale.html

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I participated in company's stock purchase plan. I received a 10% discount on the price. What cost do I report to CRA. The market value cost or the 10% deducted cost.

The amount of your discount is considered a taxable benefit and should be listed on your T4 as such. If you haven't exercised those shares, that's all you need to do.

Here is a link for more information: http://docs.quicktaxweb.ca/ty10/english/text/en/common/tax/espp_enter_sale.html