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When filing taxes in Canada, in what cases does box 39 on the T4 get reported as half of box 38?
Assuming you purchased shares that were granted at a discount under the ESPP the 50% exemption would not apply. It's pretty unusual to see a US parent company ESPP qualify for the 110(1)(d) exemption, as most US plans provide for a discount