T5008
T5008 — Statement of Securities Transactions
Issued by: Brokerages and financial institutions Deadline: February 28
What is this slip?
Reports securities you sold or disposed of during the year — stocks, bonds, ETFs, options. Used to calculate capital gains and losses.
Every box explained
| Box | Label | Where it goes on your T1 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Cost or book value The cost base (ACB) of the securities sold, as reported by your broker. This may not reflect your actual ACB if you made multiple purchases or reinvested distributions. Note: Always verify your own ACB records — broker-reported ACB may be incorrect for older holdings or after reinvested dividends. Goes to: Used on Schedule 3 to calculate your gain or loss | Used on Schedule 3 to calculate your gain or loss |
| 21 | Proceeds of disposition The selling price (net of commissions) for securities you sold. Goes to: Schedule 3 of your T1 | Schedule 3 of your T1 |
Quick tips
- You can view slips filed by your employer or payer in CRA My Account — usually within a few days of the February 28 deadline.
- If you received this slip but haven't filed your return, the income is still taxable. File using your own records if the slip is late.
- Keep your slips for at least 6 years — CRA can reassess that far back.
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