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aitken11
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When I deduct the interest paid on money borrowed to purchase an investment, what does that do to the ACB?

For example, in 2014, I borrowed $100 to purchase one share of XYZ company. The interest on the loan, which I deducted from income, was $10. I sold my share in 2015 and received $115 in proceeds of disposition. Taking into account the deduction, does that make my ACB  $90 ($100 - $10)?

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When I deduct the interest paid on money borrowed to purchase an investment, what does that do to the ACB?

This has no effect on the ACB of your shares. It doesn't matter how you financed the purchase,
only that you paid a certain price.

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When I deduct the interest paid on money borrowed to purchase an investment, what does that do to the ACB?

This has no effect on the ACB of your shares. It doesn't matter how you financed the purchase,
only that you paid a certain price.
aitken11
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When I deduct the interest paid on money borrowed to purchase an investment, what does that do to the ACB?

Thank you. I thought that I had to lower the ACB according to the amount of interest deducted. I appreciate the clarification.