Income Attribution

KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF: QAFP® Professionals

Highest Knowledge Level: Understanding


Knowledge Levels and Associated Verbs


Awareness
The state of being aware that something exists / to have familiarity with a particular activity or subject
Understanding
To comprehend the general relationship of particulars / to have an expertise with how something works
Application
Ability to put information to use / to use knowledge for relevant, practical purposes
Evaluation
To judge or conclude by utilizing data / a systematic determination of something’s worth or significance
Define
To state exactly the meaning of
Identify
To be aware of / to recognize and correctly name / to locate an appropriate resource
Explain
To make clear the meaning of / to describe something in more detail or reveal relevant facts or ideas related to it
Determine
To ascertain / to come to a decision, such as by investigation or reasoning
Compare
To note the similarities and differences between two or more things
Estimate
To determine an approximate value for
Calculate
To find the value using mathematics
Convert
To change from one form or purpose to another
Evaluate
To reach a conclusion or make a through careful study
Interpret
To give the meaning of / to construe or understand / to translate orally

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  • Define income attribution. 
  • Define beneficial interest. 
  • Explain the purpose of the income attribution rules. 
  • Identify individuals who the Canada Revenue Agency deems to be related persons.1
  • Identify individuals who the Canada Revenue Agency deems to be unrelated persons.2
  • Explain how the Canada Revenue Agency views dealings between individuals with respect to arm’s length.
    • When they are related persons3
    • When they are unrelated persons4
  • Explain criteria used in determining whether parties to a transaction are dealing at arm’s length.5
  • Identify when income attribution may exist.
    • Between spouses or common-law partners
    • Between a parent and an adult child
    • Between a parent and a related minor child 

REFERENCES



KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF: CFP® Professionals

Highest Knowledge Level: Application


Knowledge Levels and Associated Verbs


Awareness
The state of being aware that something exists / to have familiarity with a particular activity or subject
Understanding
To comprehend the general relationship of particulars / to have an expertise with how something works
Application
Ability to put information to use / to use knowledge for relevant, practical purposes
Evaluation
To judge or conclude by utilizing data / a systematic determination of something’s worth or significance
Define
To state exactly the meaning of
Identify
To be aware of / to recognize and correctly name / to locate an appropriate resource
Explain
To make clear the meaning of / to describe something in more detail or reveal relevant facts or ideas related to it
Determine
To ascertain / to come to a decision, such as by investigation or reasoning
Compare
To note the similarities and differences between two or more things
Estimate
To determine an approximate value for
Calculate
To find the value using mathematics
Convert
To change from one form or purpose to another
Evaluate
To reach a conclusion or make a through careful study
Interpret
To give the meaning of / to construe or understand / to translate orally

Hold cursor over or click on each term to read its definition.

  • Define income attribution. 
  • Define beneficial interest. 
  • Explain the purpose of the income attribution rules. 
  • Identify individuals who the Canada Revenue Agency deems to be related persons.1
  • Identify individuals who the Canada Revenue Agency deems to be unrelated persons.2
  • Explain how the Canada Revenue Agency views dealings between individuals with respect to arm’s length.
    • When they are related persons3
    • When they are unrelated persons4
  • Explain criteria used in determining whether parties to a transaction are dealing at arm’s length.5
  • Identify when income attribution may exist.
    • Between spouses or common-law partners
    • Between a parent and an adult child
    • Between a parent and a related minor child 

Additional Knowledge Expected of CFP Professionals
  • Estimate the potential income tax impact that may occur due to the transfer of property.
    • Between spouses or common-law partners
    • Between a parent and an adult child
    • Between a parent and a related minor child

REFERENCES