Can we designate the same home for both spouses?

No. A family unit (spouses and minor children) can only designate one property as principal residence per year since 1982. Designation must be optimized to minimize capital gains across all owned properties.

Do I need to report the sale of my principal residence?

Yes. Since 2016, all principal residence dispositions must be reported on Schedule 3 of the T1, even if fully exempt.

Canada Principal Residence Exemption Formula Calculator

Calculate the Canadian principal residence exemption (PRE) using the designation formula: (designated years + 1) / total ownership years, to determine the tax-free capital gain on home sale.

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How to Use

Enter the values for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate the Canadian principal residence exemption (PRE) using the designation formula: (designated years + 1) / total ownership years, to determine the tax-free capital gain on home sale. Use the canada pre result to inform your calculation.

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Can we designate the same home for both spouses?

Do I need to report the sale of my principal residence?