Day Trading Taxes in Canada: CRA Rules, Income vs. Capital Gains, and How to Report
The CRA treats most Canadian day traders as running a business — 100% of profits are taxable as income. Here's what that means for your 2026 tax return.
The CRA treats most Canadian day traders as running a business — 100% of profits are taxable as income. Here's what that means for your 2026 tax return.
Canada taxes 50% of capital gains at your marginal rate. But most day traders pay income tax on 100% of profits. Here's how capital gains tax works in 2026.
We compared Canada's top day trading platforms on fees, speed, and tools. Questrade and TD Active Trader lead — but the best pick depends on your volume.
Day trading in Canada is legal, but the CRA taxes most traders as a business. Platforms, rules, tax tips, and beginner steps — all in one guide.