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Adjusted Cost Base

Adjusted cost base. The original cost of property adjusted in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act.


Alter ego trust

A trust where the settlor (person transferring property into the trust) acts as trustee and receives income (as beneficiary) from the trust while alive.

Annuity

A contracted right to receive payments of a specific amount at stated intervals for life, or for a term of years, in consideration of a transfer of cash or other assets.