Taxation Of Loan Interest
Loan interest is tax deductible when the loan proceeds are used to earn taxable income, e.g., from
- business investments
- assets earning interest (e.g., bonds)
There needs to be a reasonable expectation of profit. So borrowing at 10% to earn a guaranteed 4% in GICs would not qualify.
There is no deduction for loans for
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