Farmers say changes to capital gains tax could complicate family transfers
Agriculture groups are speaking out against changes to the capital gains tax, arguing the added cost will deter the next generation of farmers from taking over and contribute to a decline in family farms.
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![Jake Leguee at his family farm near Fillmore, Sask., where he grows canola, durum, wheat, green lentils and flax. He's concerned rising costs, including capital gains taxes, will make it more difficult for his children to eventually take over the operation. Jake Leguee wearing baseball cap leans on tractor tire](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7252727.1719963489!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/jake-leguee.jpg)
Agriculture groups are speaking out against changes to the capital gains tax, arguing the added cost will deter the next generation of farmers from taking over and contribute to a decline in family farms.