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- CRA guidance on T3 return completion for reportable bare trusts
- The guidance applies when a reportable bare trust is obligated to file a T3 return.
- A reportable bare trust does not need to complete every requested part of the T3 return.
- Lines and fields marked with the ✓ symbol require completion.
- The remaining parts of the T3 return can be left blank.
- The rule applies to taxation years ending on or after December 31, 2026.
- Income, capital gains, and capital losses from the trust property must be reported on the beneficial owner’s tax return.
- The guidance refers to sections 150(1.2), 150(1.31)(a), 150(1.31)(b), 150(1.31)(c), and 150(1.31)(d).
- Source: Neal Armstrong’s summary of the CRA webpage “Enhanced reporting rules for trusts and bare trusts: Frequently asked questions,” updated October 5, 2026.