Business & Finance - 22 December 2006

For the personal (non-corporate) investment account of a Canadian resident/citizen, are gains in the US exchange-listed bullion ETF (ie. SLV, GLD, IAU) securities taxed as capital gains (ie. 50% inclusion rate)??

The reason I'm asking is because these funds are not registered
investment companies, but are structured as "grantor trusts" instead.

I know that other US and foreign equity ETFs are legally
recognized as "registered investment companies" and are thus exempt from the "foreign investment entity" legislation which could otherwise cause for onerous taxes; so
ETFs and closed-end funds which are registered investment companies benefit from the same tax treatment as Canadian stocks with respect to dispositions (ie. simple capital gains w/ 50% inclusion rate).

But do these "Grantor trust" strutured metal ETFs (ie. GLD/SLV) also benefit from the same favorable tax treatment (50% inclusion rate of realized capital gains and nothing else)?

2006-12-22 12:17:30 · 3 answers · asked by jthompson7804 1 in Investing

2006-12-22 12:16:59 · 4 answers · asked by The economist 1 in Investing

GRANDLAND IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY.
GOODS FOR IMPORT/EXPORT & FREIGHT FWDG SVCS.
UNITS 3A & 3B,OLYMPIC WAY,
SEFTEN BUSINESS PARK,AINTREE yeoville. L30 1RD, South Africa


Good Day,

I am Norman Daniels Glover, we are a group of business men who deal on raw
materials and export into america/europe and canada We are searching for
representatives who can help us establish a medium of getting to our
costumers in America/Europe as well as making payments through you to us.

Please if you are interested in transacting business with us we will be very
glad.

Please contact our procurement officer, Mr leonard Gosh for more information
concerning the transaction at;

GLIEC PROCUREMENT OFFICE.
Gosh leonard
TEL:0927782326872
EMAIL:goshleonardmail@yahoo.com

Subject to your satisfaction you will be given the opportunity to negotiate
your mode of which we will pay for your services as our representative in
america/europe.

Please if you are interested, forward to us your phone number/fax and your
full contact addresses immediately to Mr Gosh leonard for more information
regarding this favourable transaction.

Respectfully Submitted,
Norman Daniels Glover,
President

GRANDLAND IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY.
GOODS FOR IMPORT/EXPORT & FREIGHT FWDG SVCS.
UNITS 3A & 3B,OLYMPIC WAY,
SEFTEN BUSINESS PARK,AINTREE yeoville. L30 1RD, South Africa

2006-12-22 12:14:26 · 12 answers · asked by benitasuewatson 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I was divorced earlier this year. My husband and I filed our 2005 tax return jointly so I filed an injury to spouse allocation form to recieve my portion of the tax return. ...so I thought (as did my CPA). When my refund never came, I called the IRS and they said that an injury to spouse form only prevents you from being responsible for any of your spouse's debt. They informed me that they could not split up the tax return and that they had sent the entire refund check to my ex's address. My ex, of course, said that I wouldn't see a penny of the money. My question is...do both parties have to sign the tax return check for it to be deposited? And if so...is it possible that he forged my name and what should I do if that is the case?

2006-12-22 12:03:41 · 6 answers · asked by Jennifer J 1 in United States

Our nearly 14 year old homeschooled son wants to become a lawyer. I think by 15 or so he should be interning or volunteering or otherwise working with a lawyer/law firm, but don't know how to arrange this. I don't know how to suggest he arrange it, either.
He reads constantly, history, politics, law, military history, and philosophy mostly. He's also in homeschool theater, getting lots of
What should he/we be doing to get him on track for applying to college for 'pre-law' goals?
Thanks so much for your time.

2006-12-22 12:03:04 · 4 answers · asked by cassandra 6 in Careers & Employment

I was hired by the contractor to build fences and decks for his landscaping company. I am not a licensed contractor, nor did I make any claim to be. He has refused to pay for all the authorized extra work due to changes and additions to the originally planned deck. How do I recover the lost wages????

2006-12-22 11:52:05 · 5 answers · asked by Lori Lynn 1 in Careers & Employment

Some people think Im crazy just because I get those stores mixed up alot. How could anyone not get them mixed up? Both of their titles are blue/yellow and they both are BB (B lock B uster and B est B uy). Does anyone else think so?

2006-12-22 11:50:33 · 7 answers · asked by Dark Spirit 2 in Corporations

my son needs help

2006-12-22 11:49:22 · 6 answers · asked by saleemshy 2 in Careers & Employment

my twin sister is in the airforce is there a way i can live with her on base or will we have to buy a place off base or so and who would we ask to find out how to go about this and if its possible

2006-12-22 11:45:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

manage a apartment complex looking for some ideas

2006-12-22 11:42:56 · 2 answers · asked by jeff 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I need money

2006-12-22 11:40:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I am in TX and own First Lady's Management Group. I am a Chrisitan and run my business on Christian principles, honesty & integrity. Would you allow me to provide services to you?

2006-12-22 11:40:05 · 4 answers · asked by The Boltons 2 in United States

the bank said that they were sending me a maestro card but will i get an overdraft facility if i do not work

2006-12-22 11:37:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

2006-12-22 11:36:25 · 12 answers · asked by jeremy c 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I have set myself 100 projects to be completed within a year. Do you think I can do it? Your views - please!


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2006-12-22 11:27:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

I work a lot of overtime, sometimes 20 hours OT a week. My question:
Is there a tax difference between straight salary income and income from OT if the total gross pays of the two are same amount?
Hope a tax expert will answer this question. Thanks guys!

2006-12-22 11:26:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

2006-12-22 11:25:02 · 7 answers · asked by sunkim320 1 in United States

2006-12-22 11:24:50 · 3 answers · asked by joseph t 1 in Investing

Large Cap? International? Emerging Markets? Bonds? Mid Cap? Small Cap? Balance Funds?

2006-12-22 11:21:20 · 5 answers · asked by Jumpin' Jack Flash 1 in Investing

My purchase was @29.99, tendered a $20.00 Reward Certificate good at any Sears or K Mart. They accepted the certificate and refused to take cash for the difference, insisted it must be charged to the Sears credit card. I thought Legal Tender must be accepted always. Am I wrong?

2006-12-22 11:19:52 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

My felony was theft and a result of a family dispute when i was 18yrs old. I have good job experience, a hard worker, and quick learner. But still i can't get anyone to give me the chance to prove my abilities. PLease help!

2006-12-22 11:16:23 · 5 answers · asked by plz hlp 1 in Careers & Employment

2006-12-22 11:16:16 · 2 answers · asked by baseballmaw 1 in Corporations

I am broke and sick of thinking about how to make a little money. I'm more into making it in an original way and starting something for myself than constantly relying on work which I do for other people!

If you have any ideas and feel open and generous about sharing them, please do.

2006-12-22 11:16:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

2006-12-22 11:14:39 · 3 answers · asked by March N 1 in Small Business

I have set myself 100 projects to be completed within a year. I would like some feedback as to whether you think it will work or not?

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2006-12-22 11:10:46 · 3 answers · asked by MAHMOOD07914 1 in Other - Business & Finance

Someone at Pfizer will be getting $200 million this year and the stock performance has the investors ready to jump off the roof.

2006-12-22 11:04:51 · 7 answers · asked by liberty11235 6 in Investing

He comes almost everyday in the morning not even say good morning to us. His name is John Koechley and he used to be working in millitary before. He is never happy no matter how hard we try to do the best on our jobs. As long as I been working there I never heard the word:" Thank you". How I can make him understand that the way he is treats us is very wrong?

2006-12-22 11:01:51 · 7 answers · asked by arbiar@sbcglobal.net 1 in Careers & Employment

I bought 3 policies, one in 1955, one in 1957, one in 1968 for my children. Said policies to pay 800 dollars for each child on their 18 birthday.
My copies of the policies burned in a fire. My children are 51, 49, and 38. To date they have received nothing. the insurance company denies ever having sold me the policies. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do to resolve this. One of the agents who collected the money each month is still living, but I have not found his new address yet?

2006-12-22 10:54:28 · 1 answers · asked by Anne2 7 in Other - Business & Finance

I had my last bill when i left Powergen. They charged me nearly £600 of which £508 was gas. I checked my old bills and i found i used only 2500 units last year now its 17000. They have estimated my bills up until my last bill. Am i up the creek without a paddle? What would be the best way to try and get this bill down?
Cheers in advance!

2006-12-22 10:52:36 · 6 answers · asked by Luke M 2 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-12-22 10:48:20 · 4 answers · asked by Beactive 2 in Investing