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Hi Alan, unusually helpful website - likely to approach your company if I can't manage my tax affairs on my own. But would like to DIY to learn…
My partner and I immigrated to Canada, with the expressed/stated intention to start up a business here mid 2016. We had permanent residence status upon arrival.
As shareholders/directors of a Federally incorporated company, we therefore consider the cost of moving to Canada (a fairly substantial sum), and our first 15 days' moving- and settling-related costs as a business expense. Does that seem reasonable?
If yes, should this be reported as a General and administrative expense (GIFI 9284) or as an Unusual item (GIFI 9985).
Hope you can help.
Regards (and thank you)
Lourens