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Foreign exchange gains and losses are taxable and deductible respectively if the gains and losses are: arising from revenue transactions; realised; arising from a trade.

Foreign exchange (Forex) traders fall under Section 988, which covers short-term foreign exchange contracts like spot Forex trades. Forex gains and losses are reported on your tax return as Other Income. Report a loss as a negative number.

Report your net gain or loss in Canadian dollars. In general, the foreign currency amount should be converted using the Bank of Canada exchange rate in effect on the day of the transaction. Alternatively, the CRA will also generally accept a rate for that day from another source if it is: widely available.

You would enter the information on Schedule 1 (Form 1040) Additional Income and Adjustments to Income, Line 8 as an ordinary gain or (loss). To enter a description and an amount for Schedule 1 (Form 1040), Line 8: From within your TaxAct return (Online or Desktop), click Federal.

Exchange Fluctuation Impacts on Revenue Account Transactions: As per the provisions of Income tax laws, the exchange fluctuations arises on transactions relating to Revenue Account shall be allowed as deduction (in case of loss) or taxed (in case of gain) in the year in which such gain/loss arise.

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Canadian residents must file Form T1135 when the cost amount of their foreign property exceeds $100,000 at any time during the year. Does this mean that a person does not have to report income from foreign property where the cost amount of that property is below $100,000?

Once the proper income has been determined, the capital gain or loss (including the foreign currency gain or loss) can be calculated. The interest and the capital gain/loss need to be reported separately on your tax return, even though for investment purposes they may appear to offset each other.