Want to Help Wildlife and Save Taxes?

If you own shares, securities or mutual funds that have appreciated in value, you are taxed on the gain (referred to as a capital gain) when you sell them. By gifting them direct to us, a charity, you avoid paying tax on the capital gain. That’s because Canada has some of the most generous tax advantages in the world when it comes to charitable giving.

Here is a simple example to help demonstrate the tax savings by gifting shares, securities or mutual funds directly to RVWS, as opposed to selling them first and then donating the cash proceeds.

Mrs. Smith wishes to donate $10,000 worth of shares that cost her $2,000 back in 1995. She has made $8,000. By gifting the shares directly to RVWS, Mrs. Smith

gives more and saves more. It’s a win-win for her and injured and orphaned wildlife!