The T5 Statement of Investment Income Tax Form Explained 2026

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  2. Begin by entering the recipient's name and address in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for tax reporting.
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  4. Complete the boxes for actual amounts of eligible dividends and other dividends. These figures are vital for calculating taxable income.
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Interest income is fully taxable at your marginal tax rate. Dividend income qualifies for dividend tax credit, with eligible dividends being taxed at a lower rate than ineligible dividends. Capital gains are taxed only at 50% when realized.
A T5 is just a form that shows your investment income. That investment income can be regular income, dividends from Canadian companies, dividends from foreign companies, capital gains dividends, etc. They are taxed at different rates.
Key Takeaways Gains from the sale of assets youve held for longer than a year are known as long-term capital gains, and they are typically taxed at lower rates than short-term gains and ordinary income, from 0% to 20%, depending on your taxable income.
If you make certain investment income payments to a resident of Canada, or if you receive certain investment income payments as a nominee or agent for a person resident in Canada, you have to prepare a T5 information return.
What is a T5 slip? Also known as the Statement of Investment Income, a T5 slip is one of various taxpayer slips Canadian residents might receive to report their investment income in non-registered accounts.

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How does a T5 slip affect my tax return? Reporting whats on your T5 tax slip(s) can affect your tax return. Including all your income and investments on your T1 can impact the personal tax you may be required to pay as well as any available tax credits, deductions, or other benefits.
The T5 slip is a document used to report your interest and investment income from non-registered investment accounts to the Government of Canada. If you are a National Bank client and are required to file a T5, well automatically mail your slip to you. You do not have to request it.

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